In a woman's wardrobe there are things that can be used not only for their main purpose. It happens that you look in your closet, looking for a cardigan to go with new jeans or a skirt, but from the abundance of everything you can’t choose anything suitable. Pay attention to your scarves or stoles; their colors may be ideal for creating a blouse. This will be an absolutely exclusive thing.
Ways to turn a stole into a cardigan
By changing just a couple of details in the stole, you will get an unusual piece of clothing made by yourself. Below are a few ideas on how you can turn an ordinary scarf into a cardigan without much time and money.
Sew buttons on front
You will need 2-3 identical medium sized buttons. Place the stole over your shoulders, align its edges in front and mark the places where you would like to sew buttons. On one field, punch the loops and finish the edges, and on the other, sew on the buttons at the same level.
Option: Instead of buttons, you can use a large decorative pin or a special loop for fastening.
For this and the following options, it is better to use a wide and long stole so that the final result suits you and is the right size.
Add a strap
Here we can offer two options: for the lazy and not so lazy:
if you don’t want to or don’t have time to reshape and sew, then simply dilute the look with a waist belt. Throw a warm stole over your shoulders and tie it around your waist with a stylish leather belt with a large buckle. In this look you will definitely not go unnoticed;- You can complicate the task a little and make an unusual cardigan vest that looks great with a strap. To do this, make two slits for the arms in a wide scarf. Before you start, of course, carefully measure exactly where to make the slits so that the future item is not too small in your back. If you can, carefully finish the edges by hand or on a machine. Wear such a vest with a warm turtleneck and be sure to have a belt at the waist: this way the image will look current and complete.
if you don’t want to or don’t have time to reshape and sew, then simply dilute the look with a waist belt. Throw a warm stole over your shoulders and tie it around your waist with a stylish leather belt with a large buckle. In this look you will definitely not go unnoticed;Make a cut in the middle
A very warm and beautiful idea for those who don’t like fasteners. To do this, make a slit in the middle of the scarf so that you can put your head through. To cut it exactly in the center, fold the fabric in half. On the side where the front of the product will be, widen the cutout by about 5 centimeters. Don’t forget to overcast the edge of the neckline, this way the item will last longer and will not fray.
Poncho made of two stoles
You can make a beautiful poncho from two identical stoles. It is much more comfortable to wear than just a scarf thrown over it. And in shape it is more reminiscent of a cardigan in the usual sense.
It is not always possible to find two identical stoles in the closet, and buying is not always cost-effective.Don't feel bad because mixing and matching prints is very trendy this season. It is only important to maintain a combination of texture and density. Try sewing a poncho from different stoles, you and those around you may like it.
To sew a poncho, you need:
- fold the scarves right sides together;
- Sew two seams along one of the long edges. To do this, first measure a 45–50 cm long cut in the middle for the future neckline, and then stitch to the edges;
- turn the poncho inside out.
Sew two stoles on the back
This option is suitable for those who have two short scarves in their arsenal. To do this, sew them together, but fold them not in a straight strip, but at an angle, so that you get a kind of cape. Just cut off the extra corners after stitching.. This will be the wrong side of the product.
boat
This model will look interesting both from a warm and from a light, flowing scarf. Fold it lengthwise and make a small seam at the shoulder area, leaving notches for the head and arm.
With buttons on the shoulder
The “boat” option can be diversified: sew buttons, but not exactly in front, but wear them at the shoulder line. In this case, you will need 3-5 buttons to extend the “sleeve”. The peculiarity of this option is the ability to make a collar. To do this, simply bend the edge of the stole to the desired length., as it was done in the photo.
If you have sufficient sewing skills and want your product to be warmer, you can make a lining on the reverse side. To do this, you can use either another scarf or another fabric - special lining material or cotton.
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