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 2. Then, we folded the cut hem underneath so that our first button hole was about an 1 1/2 inches away from the top of the skirt. We hemmed it with a sewing machine.
Step 3. Next, try your jumper on. If it's too big, turn it inside out and stitch in the sides until it fits perfectly!
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
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It’s super cute, but I’m pretty sure it will only look good on sizes, oh, 6 and under! 😉
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 🙂
Super cute! 🙂
This is so amazing elsie & kinsey! I sure do hope she starts a blog soon, you girls have a lovely day 🙂
This is awesome! I wish I could pull something off like this, love that you’re doing all these re-styling posts!
-meesch
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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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So totally adorable!!
xo,
Sarah
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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. 🙂
so creative! love this!! xxoo
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I would be so afraid to bend over or sit down in that. It looks cute on her but WOW that is short.
omg f-ing adorbz!
Oh mygosh! This is so creative and perfect! I would have never thought of this.
This is beautiful, ladies! 🙂
Love love this DIY
i am going to look for an old cardigan to do it!
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So cute! I have some old cardies that are just dying for a restyle.
Wow, I never would have thought of doing something like that!
-Arielle
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thumps up!!!
That is so cute i love it!
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cool..:)
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so cute and creative!!
I like it, but I think this cardigan was too pretty to cut it 🙁 😀
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This is such an awesome idea. I love it! xo, rv
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how incredible are you people??!!
Way too fun… still trying to work out my sewing machine. I had such big plans for it… but can’t seem to ever get started.
very cute 😉
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Must. Pin.
THANKS!
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This is such an amazing DIY! Love it!
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The pattern on the cardigan is so great! Love the fit of the remade jumper 😀
Wow, talk about thinking outside of the box! You girls are so creative!! I love this idea, so cute. <3
definitely going to try this! i’m always buying comfy skirts…wonder if i could make a pair of shorts too??
This would not suit me at all but I love it! So creative.
It is the cutest jumper and it’s pretty easy to make! yay!
If I could I would hire the RV team to make my entire wardrobe!
xo
cortnie
Amazing idea. Who would have thought of that? One more to the DIY to-do list 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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that is the cutest thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what an absolutely genius transformation ~ i love it!!
xx ~ k
So cute! I might have to give this a go myself. 😉
Such a great and truly adorable idea!!! I love it!
that is amazingly cute!!
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Wow. I would have never come up with such a great idea. Looks great!
Wow! That is totally awesome, love it!
xoh!
d
that is so cute! i would probably hafto wear it with skinny jeans because i am a pear and have cellulite.
Cute but don’t bend over! 😉
That’s so cute 😀
adorable
So very cute.
This is one of the best projects I’ve seen in a while! Really inspired, and there are so many possibilities. I’ll be making/blogging a mini based on this idea…so exciting for fall/winter! xoxo
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Been loving your tutorials lately!
that is quite impressive
-grace
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very cute but very short. love you blog!
Who woulda thought? lol Its SOOO cute! I love it! Think I need to try it, if I can figure out who can sew it for me! 😉
Is this is a cute DIY or what! love it!
That is so cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kacie
Looks cute!
Super adorable! Love the choice of cardigan to do this with, the colours are great!
xo
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Adorable! I love it!
Such a cute craft idea! My mom has plenty of old sweaters that can be re-made 🙂
Eternally yours,
Stephanie
It’s cute. But honestly, it is a BIT short. I mean, if she bends over to pick something up…the world is gettin’ a look-see. Therefore, impractical for us more modest types 🙂
What a cute idea. This would look great over a simple white collared button down and some mary janes. The pattern looks cozy enough for winter but the short skirt, not so much. haha. Oh well, a thick pair of tights can make any outfit cold weather friendly.
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I love the jumper idea! I did a similar project with old Cosby Cardigans but made it into a skirt. I used the excess sleeves as leg warmers, they turned out pretty cute!
xo Art and Soul
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Such a great idea! love it!
I admired the concept of this post, many thanks!
Pero que cosa tan linda!!! me encanta.. Aun vale la pena comprarse una chaqueta en primark y cortarla para hacerse al faldita!!
WHY WOULD YOU RUIN SUCH AN AMAZING CARDIGAN!
Such a cute idea! I love this 🙂
really cute idea!
-Georgia
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erm thats not a jumper.. its an odd dungaree type thingy but a jumper is the Uk word for sweater..
so so so so so cool. I fell cool just looking at it.
Very cute!
(just a one niggle – its not “jumper” it’s a pinafore :). Technically speaking, anywho.
Wow, this is such a cool idea!
Great blog, I’m really glad I found it 🙂
Elsie!!! This is sooooo good! Do you know how many daggy cardis I have lying around? You never fail to impress me, you clever gal. Starting my morning with a bit of ‘mess’ and a cup of tea is the only way these days 🙂
Thanks again,
Toni
Such a creative tutorial! Thanks for sharing.
hmm I bet you could make a shrug too – just with the bottom bit … nice one! le xox
If Kinsey does start a blog of her own I’ll definitely read it! I’ve really enjoyed Kinsey’s DIYs.
I just HAVE to try this! Super cute!!!
Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Super cute – I am adding this to my stuff to make list. Thanks for sharing this with us:)
phenomenal idea!!!
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Woww!! So original!!! Love it!
I just did this, and mine turned out beautiful. Thanks for the great idea!!
Looks better now than as a cardigan. I love it!
Where is the original cardigan from? I want this so badly, but cant find a cardigan like yours!
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wheres the cardigan you used from? i love it
This is such a cute idea!
I wanna try it when I go home, hopefully it’ll be a success!
-Mar
http://girlinawholenewworld.blogspot.com/
I agree a little with some who commented it fitting smaller figures and being a bit short. However, I think even with my large hips, I can pull this off. You can always get a larger cardigan if you’re worried about it being short. This would also be great layered with some leggings or skinny jeans and a nice pair of boots.
I love it!
Oh and Amanda, I can assure you it looks good on this size 20 also 😉
Fashion has nothing to do with the number on the inside of your jeans (or cardigan)!
Over here in Britain, ‘Jumper’ means ‘Sweater’.. so the idea of turning a Jumper into a Jumper is pretty bizarre haha. Thanks, I love this idea 🙂
I love this but was super confused by everyone calling this a jumper. In the UK a jumper is just another word for a sweater, usually knitted. We’d call this a skirt or a dress, maybe a dungaree. But you learn something new everyday. Happy sewing everyone.
Great idea!!
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how i made mine! 😀
so cute! I can’t wait to do this… Next time I’m thrifting, I’ll keep an eye out for a cardigan to use! <3
~Jabb
Very funky!! Great Idea! If only I had a cardi as cool as that to transform! 🙂
Just a question, will this work on a knitted sweater? I mean I know it would probably but I don’t want it to completely unravel if I cut it.
This is adorable. So glad I stumbled on this blog!
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