I am so digging my rad reversed cardigan!
Wanna make one for yourself?
Then let’s get to it:
Snag a loose fitting cardigan, oval doily and, of course, a pair of coordinating knee socks.
*as I’m a confirmed knee-socks-as-sleeves addict & have written of their marvelousness numerous times I shall forego a lengthy step-by-step & simply leave this handy how-to collage for those who may be new to the fabulous socks-as-sleeves technique:
I love love love them!
Once your sleeves have been fancied-up center the doily on the back of the cardigan just under the neckline & pin in place.
Stitch it on.
Chop out the cardi fabric behind the center of the doily (if desired).
Zig zag around the edge to prevent fraying & your done!
pop your cardi on backwards & enjoy your cool new top!
hmmm…but what to do with the chopped cardi sleeves…?
Stitch up the raw end then hand sew a loose running stitch around the top & tie a couple of beads to the thread ends to create:
A pair of fancy schmancy gift bags!
2021 Update: Still going strong and looking fantastic:
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I like this! I’ll have to go to Kollabora to check out your many ideas there also 🙂
Thanks Elaine…be sure to have a browse through my Tutorial Index & have fun perusing Kollabora…it’s chock full of fabulously inspiring creators 😉
Great idea for the cuff drawstring bags! 🙂 Lisa
Yup, Katherine from Pillows a la Mode provided me with the fab inspiration & my Refashionista brain took care of the rest! 😀
C-u-t-e!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And thank you for the shout out, too! 🙂
Thank you dear Katherine for the fabulous gift bag idea! 😉