Cardigan makeover Free People style

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Free People make some great sweaters. Right now they have this awesome ethnic cardigan with pom pom ties. How convenient that I had this fuzzy peruvian pullover in the closet that I never wear. You might remember I have a thing against pullover sweaters. They rip the bobbypins out of my hair and give me sausage body (the main reason). I pictured what this cardigan makeover could look like. Like most things I do, I got right to work without much thought. I cut it and finished it while watching Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows. Cool movie, btw, but then I’m a sucker for Johnny and Helena. And pom poms??? YES!!

I know I say everything is easy, but this is really one of the easiest projects I’ve ever done. DEF my easiest cardigan enhancement and I must admit, I’ve done a few! Shhh…don’t tell anybody!

Before & after:

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How to make a cardigan out of a pullover stitching diagonal stiching to finish hem sweater

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You can pretty much figure out how to do anything on the internet these days. Like how to make the pom poms or do a finishing stitch. I used yarn and a big fat needle for that. If you need help or have questions…as always write to me. I dig giving solicited advice! :) Have a great day!!! kimi

Here’s 2 posts I’ve done on cardigan makeovers: (click on pix)

Tags: before & after, Clothing, DIY

12 thoughts on “Cardigan makeover Free People style”

Cay Ferg on January 28, 2013 at 5:45 am said:

This is such a great idea. I’m always looking for new ways to re-invent my clothes, I don’t like to give up on them. HA HA.

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- kimi encarnacion on January 28, 2013 at 8:43 am said:
  
  Ha!!! Couldn’t agree more!!! Youve come to the right place!! Have a great dau!
  
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  - Cay Ferg on January 28, 2013 at 8:56 am said:
    
    Thanks doll, you have a great day as well. Keep those posts coming :)
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ripe red berries on December 11, 2012 at 7:55 am said:

I So wish I was crafty like this – I’ve accepted the fact, I’m just not…this is such a great idea! Well done. Great photos too!

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Nanook on December 10, 2012 at 10:58 am said:

YOU MAJORLY ROCK!!!!!!

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freshveggies/gingerleaphoto on December 10, 2012 at 9:21 am said:

Hmmm … I have a container of sweaters in my closet somewhere that are begging for makeovers. Cute idea!

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- kimi encarnacion on December 13, 2012 at 9:22 am said:
  
  Do it….send me pix, too! have fun!
  
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Raven Style on December 10, 2012 at 7:32 am said:

Reblogged this on Raven Style and commented:
What an awesome idea!!! Love sweather rehab!

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- kimi encarnacion on December 13, 2012 at 9:21 am said:
  
  Thanks! Cool you liked it enough to put on your blog. “love sweater rehab” Great!
  
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Pillows A-La-Mode on December 10, 2012 at 5:49 am said:

Love it! :)

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- kimi encarnacion on December 13, 2012 at 9:20 am said:
  
  Thanks! It really was so easy…and pretty fun!!
  
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