4/24/2013

DIY Sweater to Cardigan

mint skinny jeans outfit 
I've always wanted a grey cardigan so  I decided to cut this sweater since I never wear it anyways (it's really tight). But I didn't sew the edges so I really hope it doesn't start falling apart in the washing machine. Hmmm or maybe it might get fringy edges and that would look even better! And the denim bow top is also a super easy diy project (see it here). I don't think i've ever worn so many diy projects in one outfit!

(And this is a submission to the heartifb share your favorite denim look project)

Cardigan/Sweater: Taiwan night market store//top: DIY//jeans:american eagle//shoes:shoedazzle
denim and mint
cute bow top outfit
mint skinny jeans and teal shoes

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40 comments:

  1. The DragonfruitApril 24, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    Way to be industrious and make your own cardigan! I think I'll have to try this with my old, clingy sweaters :)
    Omgsh, I love love love love LOVE those gold capped mint heels *_* They're so amazing!

    Trendy Teal

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  2. UnknownApril 24, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    ingenious idea joyce! :D

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  3. SHOP STYLE CONQUERApril 24, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    omg i just love evrything about this outfit, you look adorable! the minty/bluey colours look so great together, perfect styling! and i love the shoes, totally need a pair!

    x

    ♥ Ellen
    SHOPSTYLECONQUER.COM
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  4. katieApril 24, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    Dude, that it so brilliant! I have a sweater I might have to try that out on, I would have never guessed that this cardigan was a sweater at first, even in the close ups. (And yeah, the frayed edges could look really cool.) I love how the neckline of the cardigan frames the bow on your blouse, you are the master of really easy, gorgeous looking diys. (Hah, I just really like this out in general, the colors are so soft and pretty looking together, gray is one of my favorite colors just because it looks amazing with every color.)

    Those shoes are so pretty! I've been sort of meh about the cap-toe trend but I love it with the bright teal color and the metallic gold cap, it's really different and striking.

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  5. MaikenApril 24, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    brilliant for sure! and Joyce, you totally rock that chic ensemble. I so love the combo of your light mint pants and dark mint+metallic heels. actually all those light subtle shades look beautiful together. awesome job!

    Maiken,
    Maikeni blogi - part of me

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  6. Fashiable | NanneApril 24, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    love those mint colored pants!!

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  8. CeeApril 25, 2013 at 2:39 AM

    This is my kind of DIY! I'm not very talented with it comes to making things, but I'm pretty sure I could cut a sweater to make a cardigan :) Although maybe not, because honestly, I would never have known this was a DIY cardigan unless you mentionned it... it looks like it came this way! The soft, oceanic shades in this look are just lovely. I especially love your toe cap heels!
    xox,
    Cee

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  9. czarianonuevoApril 25, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    this is amazing!!! LOVE the outfit :)




    czarina :)
    paint it stripes

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  10. AnonymousApril 25, 2013 at 4:00 AM

    you look great! and cool diy idea - i love your pastell trousers and the fancy blouse

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  11. Tasia |Ruffles and Sequins|April 25, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    What a great idea to reuse a sweater <3 glad you shared this Joyce!

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  12. Ali HvalApril 25, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    Haha, I love that Linda loves those heels... I was actually looking at them and thought, "I bet Linda would like those." Lo and behold! Haha, but really, Joyce, those are some snazzy heels. I love the color and the gold capped toe!

    I hope your cardigan works out for you! The edges may get frayed but yeah I agree that that would be definitely neat. :)

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  13. ice pandoraApril 25, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    I have seen this DIY trick before!
    Really neatly made Joyce c;

    xx

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  14. RachelApril 25, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Low the bow-tie detail on this top!

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  15. TheTinyHeartApril 25, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    How creative are you, making your own cardi! Your cap toe heels are gorgeous!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    $50 Target Giveaway!

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  16. The Fierce BerryApril 25, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Ive always wanted shoes like yours! with the gold tip<3<3

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  17. ElanaApril 25, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    That's so cool that you cut this into a cardigan! I'm definitely going to need to do this... And I love these mints pants! They're so cute, plus this chambray shirt ALWAYS looks great.

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  18. Sandra LeivaApril 26, 2013 at 3:37 AM

    Love love love your shoes!! xx

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  19. RosaApril 26, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    What a great idea! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  20. Francesca RoseApril 26, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    your jeans are the perfect colour! and I hope your cardigan doesn't fall apart too :-)

    Francesca xo
    www.yummylikecake.blogspot.co.uk

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  21. JessiApril 26, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    So cute! I love the subdued colors in this outfit. I cut a shirt once to make a cardi but it didn't work so well cuz the material was thin... I'm still obsessed with this shirt and your cute DIY work on it! I want one! And of course, as always your shoes are AMAZING. Do you get most of your shoes from shoedazzle?
    Jessi
    haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com

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  22. UnknownApril 26, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    If you find it starts fraying, you could also add a binding by sewing grosgrain ribbon to the edge. It could be a parttern or even a gray darker than the sweater. It would be cute too!

    Tiff Ima
    Style Honestly

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  23. CecilietteApril 26, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    You rock even the most classic looks! Like the colour combination here.

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  24. Am2Pm ChicApril 27, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    Cool DIY idea, turn out such a great cardigan. Love this chic look.
    xoxo
    Christy

    http://www.am2pmchic.com/

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  25. ImogenApril 27, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    I always like to see a great DIY idea. These shoes are so perfect I am absolutely in love with them.

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  26. AnonymousApril 27, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    awesome DIY idea, i love it :-) and im so much in love with your heels. such a great color. :-) awesome look.

    xoxo
    Ivy
    http://cinderellaundsnowwhite.blogspot.de/

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  27. UnknownApril 27, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    This is fantastic!! those pants and shoes are truly fab!

    Style Without Limits
    Facebook

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  28. HailesHeartsFashionApril 27, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Really love this outfit :) The jeans are lovely and they look great on you and with those shoes as well. Really want a blouse like that so I might have to try out your D.I.Y as well as trying out some of my own D.I.Y projects over the summer.

    Great post!

    Hailes<3

    Click here to check out my blog – Hailes Hearts Fashion

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  29. KatriApril 27, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Hey :) i love your style and your clothes and you are sooo pretty :) i love also soooo much your blogs style, hugs

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  30. Mandy FerrugiaApril 27, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Cute! Your shoes are fantastic! :)

    xo. Mandy
    www.missindieblog.com

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  31. MicaApril 27, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Oh such a nice idea to turn the top into a cardi! It looks good with all of the blue tones in your outfit :)

    Away From Blue

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  32. Diva In MeApril 27, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Definitely a clever move! =D Instead of paying for a new cardigan, you just re-use something from the past. I like how you pair it with green. Looks good on you =)

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  33. JacyApril 27, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    How creative of you!! Unfortunately I am not DIY-minded in the slightest haha. Love the different tones of mint & teal you incorporated into this look though ~ so cute!

    ~Jacy

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  34. TRENDSURVIVORApril 28, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Cute denim shirt!

    xxx
    Nina
    http://trendsurvivor.com/

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  35. KatApril 28, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    sooo cute!! love that your cut the sweater into a cardi!! it looks really great!! and i absolutely adore your heels!! perfect look <3

    katslovefashion.blogspot.com

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  36. olaApril 29, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    AH! I am going to eat this right up. Love everything darling. EVERYTHING.
    so dapper you are.

    xo
    Ola
    www.stylesbyola.com

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  37. UnknownApril 30, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    Hey! My denim post for IFB project is here http://www.dariaburkova.com/

    Take a look )

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  38. Agnes WApril 30, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Great jeans and heels!

    http://infinitehouseofillusions.blogspot.com/

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  39. AnonymousMay 3, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    How creative to create your own cardigan! Those heels are so pretty!

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  40. AnonymousOctober 23, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    You are so creative! Love the way you transformed that sweater into that adorable cardigan. it makes your outfit amazing.

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