DIY Thrift Flip: Button-Down Cardigan
I had an off the shoulder sweater but it was too big for me. I loved the knit fabric so rather than getting rid of it, I decided to do what I do best, and refashion it into something I would wear. I upcycled the sweater and created a gorgeous, button-down cardigan.
Tools and materials:
- Scissors
- Buttons
- Sewing machine
Cut the sweater down the middle
In the first step, I folded the sweater in half to figure out the center point. I then used a pair of scissors to cut down the middle front of the cardigan.
Create a new neckline
Next, I sewed over each shoulder at a 45-degree angle from the neck to the shoulder. After sewing, I made sure that the new seam was firm and secure.
I lined up the two openings of the new cardigan and cut a V shape at the neckline.
I sewed over the raw edges of the new neckline. I then folded the edges of both cardigan openings toward the wrong side and sewed.
Sew on buttons
Next, I hand stitched on some buttons to get the classic cardigan look. I restitched to make sure the buttons were on securely.
I then used small scissors to create buttonholes in line with the buttons.
This was such a fun and easy thrift flip! I’m so glad I made a piece that I will get lots of use out of! How would you go about styling this button-down cardigan? Let me know in the comments down below!
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Such a great idea for my old sweaters :)
I am definitely going to do this!!