PROJECT 20
KNIT SWEATER TO SHRUG AND TUBE TOP
WHAT YOU NEED
Sweater
Pins or clips
Grid ruler
French curve ruler
Marking tool
Sewing machine or hand-sewing supplies
Optional: Serger or overlock machine
Estimated time: 1 hour
Skill Level: Easy
TIP:
Choose a sweater that fits you well for minimal alterations! Rib knit sweaters work best for this project.
Some upcycling projects may yield leftover fabric, and that’s okay. Instead of setting it aside, try to think of other ways you could use those extra pieces. For example, if you cut off the sleeves from a sweater, you could easily repurpose them to be leg warmers. If you turn a pair of pants ...
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