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Writer's pictureMiaira Jennings
Oct 15, 20182 min read

DIY Off the Shoulder Ruched Sweater

Here’s a hack to transform a basic cardigan sweater into a cute DIY off the shoulder ruched top in just a few simple steps. No need to buy it when you can DIY it!

before and after diy off the shoulder ruched sweater top

Step 1: Gather Materials

What you’ll need:

  1. Knit cardigan sweater

  2. Safety pin

  3. Needle and thread

  4. Fabric scissors http://amzn.to/2lpapZM

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things you'll need

Step 2: Reposition & Mark

Start with the sweater on and move it down to a comfortable off-the-shoulder position. Use your safety pin to mark the spot at the front where you’ll start stitching.

If you have a lighter color sweater, you can use a pencil or pen to mark this spot. However, I recommend the safety pin to avoid leaving marks.

reposition off the shoulder
safety pin

Step 3: Stitch Opening

Use your needle and thread to create a knot at the spot you marked with the safety pin. Then stitch downward to bond the two sides of the sweater together, folding the layers over and scrunching the material upward as you go. This will create the ruched effect.

Continue the stitching, folding and scrunching process until you reach the bottom.

needle and thread
stitch and fold
repeat to bottom

Step 4: Trim Excess Thread

Once you reach the bottom, tie a knot to secure the scrunched material and trim the excess thread.

trim excess thread

Step 5: All done!

Just a few minutes later, you have an off the shoulder ruched sweater that has much more personality than the plain cardigan it used to be. DIY clothing hacks, for the win!


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