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Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at sewmag.co.uk/safety.
This glamorous cardigan by Chinelo Bally is perfect for keeping warm on a night out - hard to believe it began life as a plain cowl neck jumper! Use velvet and guipure lace to add detailing and create a unique garment.
Turn a jumper into a cover-up
Lay a jumper flat and cut off the sleeve and hem borders. For the hem section, snip the side seams then cut straight down the middle of the front border. You will now have three pieces.
Draw a line down the centre front of your jumper and cut. Snip off the cowl neck, making sure you cut just below the joining seam. This will ensure that you have two finished edges for your new neckline.
Lay your borders onto velvet (or your chosen contrasting fabric) and cut around, adding a 1.3cm seam allowance. Sew the sections to the bottom of the cardigan. Hem with your preferred method. Sew the sleeve sections in place, then hem.
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