Cardigan DIY

A while ago I saw this cardigan whilst surfing the Internet (remember when people used to say 'surfing'?  They don't say it much anymore!)

Nice but over priced!

At the time it was £50, it has since been reduced.  I liked it, but I did not like the price.  I'm on quite a strict budget, so my clothes need to be cheap and cheerful! 

Sooooooo...... I thought 'Hey! I'm gonna try and make something similar!' 

Action 1:  Find dull cardigan I hardly ever wear.  Check!

Action 2:  Find some nice embroidery threads I have left over from other projects.  Check!

Action 3:  Get sewing!  I used some plan bits of cotton fabric on the back.  It made it easier to sew, and stopped the cardigan from gathering when I pulled the stitches. 

 

Front

I originally tried just a square, but it was gathering too much and was getting annoying.  I settled for two rectangles to make a square. 

Back

    

I found it easier to use a big bit of cotton, then trim it down after. Half of my squares are wonky, but I like it even more that way. 

Finished cardigan:

 

I'm very pleased with the result, and even more pleased with the fact it cost me NOTHING.  The cardigan is from H&M, but I got it 2 or 3 years ago and hardly ever wear it now.  I have the same cardigan in blue, I'm going to jazz that one up next!

xxx