Turn 2 Sweaters Into a Sweater Dress
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Turn 2 Sweaters Into a Sweater Dress
Make a warm and cozy sweater dress you'll love to wear all winter. Combine 2 thrift store sweaters into a simple dress that can be made in an afternoon.
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Chop Up the Turtleneck Sweater
Cut out the sleeves and turtleneck of the gray sweater.
Chop Up the Black Sweater
I used an old sweater as a template to cut out the bodice from the black sweater.
Cut Out the Skirt
I used an old pencil skirt as a pattern to cut out the skirt from the gray sweater.
Attach the Sleeves
I attached the sleeves to the bodice using the flat technique.
Attach the Turtleneck
With right sides together, attach the turtleneck to the bodice.
Attach the Skirt
Attach the skirt to the front and back bodice.
Sew the Sides of the Dress
Sew the sides of the dress from the sleeve cuff to the bottom of the skirt.
Enjoy Your Dress
You can make this dress in an afternoon and wear it out to dinner. Enjoy your dress.
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