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It started with this button-down cardigan that my daughter didn’t wear. I like it but felt like it needed something added to it. So, I added ruffles!
I had some already ruffled, cream fabric on hand.
First, I removed the buttons.
Next, I measured the length need for the ruffle.
Then, I cut the ruffle fabric into strips. in graduated widths. I made the cut just to the right of the seams in the fabric.
I decided on using 3 rows of ruffles.
Starting with the widest fabric strip, I sewed it to the cardigan following the seam in the ruffled fabric that was the farthest from the edge. I sewed just that one seams because the others will be sewn down at the same time as the other ruffle strips. When I got to the bottom, I just folded the ruffle under and sewed it down.
Next, I sewed the 2nd widest strip right on top of the first fabric strip.
Last, I sewed the narrowest ruffle strip on, following the edge of the cardigan, to finish off the edge. So, in this step, I was sewing through 4 layers: the cardigan, and all 3 ruffle strips.
My upcycled, improved, ruffled cardigan. Much better, don’t you think?
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Looks lovely! I wish I knew how to sew
BOO!
-Linds
Delighted Momma
I love this and I think it’s perfect for my new linky party. I do hope you come over and link up!!
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~ Nikki
This is so cute I love the ruffles you added. That looks like something I would wear everyday.
justenoughstyle.blogspot.com
Love refashions and this is a darling one!
gorgeous!
I love it! I’m visiting through the SugarBee Crafts link party. It is so original!
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WOW! This is amazing!
Alex
http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/
Very cute! The ruffles look adorable!!
http://www.karismaheartsavannah.blogspot.com
That looks WAY cute! I think I’d totally wear something like that!
please post on my latest linky, Reap What You Sew Sundays…http://the4rsRamblings.blogspot.com
there is a giveaway!
Sandy
I love this and it looks easy enough I could do it.
Hope you will stop by and see me. I saw you on the Someday craft link up.
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Love it! I have this same cardigan, and it definitely needs some of this action! Thanks for the inspiration!
So simple and so pretty!
Great use for ruffle fabric! It looks great, perfect for spring.
That looks amazing! Great idea!
I love this! I’ll be featuring it on my blog tomorrow!
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What a fantastic update – I adore the ruffles – very cute! Thanks so much for linking to the Sunday Showcase Party – I greatly appreciate it. I have featured this today. Hope the rest of your week is wonderful~ Stephanie Lynn
http://www.bystephanielynn.com
That is so cute! Beautifully done!
you are very talented. the ruffle looks great! I’m a new follower,
kathryn
http://www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com
Very Cute, great makeover.
I have that same cardigan, and now I want to do this! How wide are the ruffles? What kind of fabric did you use? Any other tips?
That’s so pretty! I think I have that same ruffle fabric, only in green. I may have to try something like this.
Will you make me one of these? I love it!
beautifully done!
Oh I must bookmark this
brilliant my dear! thanks so much for parting with whipperberry!!
kisses
SO pretty and so simple too! Thanks for sharing.
saw this on Be Different Act Normal. very cute idea!
Rach H
http://www.familyeverafter.blogspot.com