What I Wore Today...Then Make it!

Disclaimer: Arizona didn’t get the message that it’s nearly October because it’s over 100 degrees in this picture. Yes I wore this, but not for that long!

Sweater: Originally from Target; embellished by me

Tank: Gap

Jeans: Gap

Shoes: Payless

It’s sweater season! Except not really for me. But I can pretend and hold off until Thanksgiving when I go to winter in Utah! (Only two more years here…) So take out a dumpy old cardigan, grab a roll of wide lace from a craft store (they sell them in the ribbon and trim section) and snazz it up!

Here’s my dumpy old cardi.

There was this stiff edge on the lace that I cut off so the lace could lie flat. The I pinned it as shown above, stopping at the shoulder.

I folded the cut edge under and sewed along the fold. After that, I sewed down the scalloped side as well because it was looking weird from the side.

It needed a little further embellishment, so I folded the lace in half and twisted into some roses. I also used that stiff edge I cut off before and just rolled it up. Then I hot glued the arrangement onto some white felt and trimmed it down.

All done!

How corny is this picture?!

I have a couple more craft projects that take less than half an hour…the best kind of projects! Oh and get ready for the Sew-Along! I was blown away by your responses so we are for sure going to do some great beginner projects!

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