Kinsey and I came up with a super sweet idea for restyling a vintage cardigan! You can make it into a cute jumper. This piece is great for winter layering with ruffle blouses, tights, boots and scarves! Enjoy...
Step 1. We took a cardigan and cut it off right under the sleeves. This project is great for unflattering cardigans or sweaters with a boxy fit. Tip- If you want your jumper to be longer, choose a larger cardigan to start with and then take it in (on step 3).
Step 4. Next, we cut the straps out of the sleeves 1 1/2 inches. We took a simple cotton fabric and sewed a lining for the back side, then flipped it inside out. To figure out how long your straps need to be, just use a piece of yarn to measure from the front to the back of your skirt. Add on 2 inches.
Isn't this the cutest jumper? I love the pattern and texture. Thanks, Kinsey, for sharing this cute idea! Rumor has it that Kinsey is starting her very own blog soon... so I'll be sure to share the link when she's ready. xo. elsie
It's super cute, but I'm pretty sure it will only look good on sizes, oh, 6 and under! ;)
Posted by: Amanda | November 10, 2011 at 08:02 AM
I love it! That's too cute. The pattern of the sweater is great and the colours are very Fall-ish, but it makes a much better jumper :)
Posted by: Tamara aka 't' | November 10, 2011 at 08:03 AM
Super cute! :-)
Posted by: tinajo | November 10, 2011 at 08:07 AM
This is so amazing elsie & kinsey! I sure do hope she starts a blog soon, you girls have a lovely day :)
Posted by: Christina'Marie | November 10, 2011 at 08:09 AM
This is awesome! I wish I could pull something off like this, love that you're doing all these re-styling posts!
-meesch
http://www.aperfectkindofday.com
Posted by: meesch | November 10, 2011 at 08:09 AM
This is so cool, I will defintely do this soon. I feel stupid that I didn't think of that sooner, but I guess thats why you're here :D.
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Posted by: FS | November 10, 2011 at 08:19 AM
So totally adorable!!
xo,
Sarah
http://comingunstitched.blogspot.com
Posted by: Sarah Stright | November 10, 2011 at 08:25 AM
No way! I can't believe you made that cute jumper out of a sweater! What a perfect idea for an out of style item or something that fits unflattering...cut it, style it, sew it, bam! Wow, Elsie, I'm so impressed.
I'm a very new reader to your blog, and love what you share! Keep it up. :)
Posted by: Grace Pennington | November 10, 2011 at 08:33 AM
so creative! love this!! xxoo
{a {little} dash of ash}
Posted by: ashley | November 10, 2011 at 08:36 AM
I would be so afraid to bend over or sit down in that. It looks cute on her but WOW that is short.
Posted by: Amanda | November 10, 2011 at 08:39 AM
omg f-ing adorbz!
Posted by: jen | November 10, 2011 at 08:47 AM
Oh mygosh! This is so creative and perfect! I would have never thought of this.
Posted by: Maria | November 10, 2011 at 08:47 AM
This is beautiful, ladies! :)
Posted by: Amanda | November 10, 2011 at 08:48 AM
Love love this DIY
i am going to look for an old cardigan to do it!
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Posted by: itziar | November 10, 2011 at 08:49 AM
So cute! I have some old cardies that are just dying for a restyle.
Posted by: Taylor | November 10, 2011 at 08:57 AM
Wow, I never would have thought of doing something like that!
-Arielle
www.humblepievintage.com
Posted by: Arielle | November 10, 2011 at 08:58 AM
thumps up!!!
Posted by: Rebekka | November 10, 2011 at 09:02 AM
That is so cute i love it!
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Posted by: vanessa | November 10, 2011 at 09:13 AM
cool..:)
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Posted by: IRene | November 10, 2011 at 09:16 AM
so cute and creative!!
Posted by: ana {bluebirdkisses} | November 10, 2011 at 09:17 AM