How to Make Funky Slipper / Socks Out of an Old Cardigan!

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make funky slipper / socks out of an old cardigan!

How to Make Funky Slipper / Socks Out of an Old Cardigan!

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Step 1 of 9
Cut the sleeves of the jumper / cardigan, and  turn inside out!

Cut the sleeves of the jumper / cardigan, and turn inside out!

Step 2 of 9
Fit the sleeve to your foot like so and then...

Fit the sleeve to your foot like so and then...

Step 3 of 9
Pin or chalk, if pinning leave a cm of room to get it off your foot.. (I got it stuck!)

Pin or chalk, if pinning leave a cm of room to get it off your foot.. (I got it stuck!)

Step 4 of 9
Once it's off your foot, pin it properly (try and use these colourful, ball-end pins as the other thin metal kind become invisible!)

Once it's off your foot, pin it properly (try and use these colourful, ball-end pins as the other thin metal kind become invisible!)

Step 5 of 9
Sew!

Sew!

Step 6 of 9
Second fitting ๐Ÿ˜€ (if its too tight anywhere, unpick and try again! No harm)

Second fitting ๐Ÿ˜€ (if its too tight anywhere, unpick and try again! No harm)

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Cut off excess material, leave about cm spare, to stop the sock from unravelling! Turn right side out and...

Cut off excess material, leave about cm spare, to stop the sock from unravelling! Turn right side out and...

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REPEAT for the second sock and tada! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

REPEAT for the second sock and tada! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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Now decorate anyway you like by hand stitching any fabric decorations on! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ’œ

Now decorate anyway you like by hand stitching any fabric decorations on! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ’œ

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4 Comments
Supplies

1 Old long sleeved cardigan or jumper

Pins

Sewing machine or needle and thread :)

Chalk

Fabric decorations (if you want to decorate!)

Kate Fishwick

๐Ÿ˜ƒ Glad you like it!

(author) 7 months ago

Anna Casanela

I have so many old sweaters now I can recycle them thanks for the idea

Anna Casanela 7 months ago

Amy Nixon

Awesome their so cute !

Amy Nixon 7 months ago

Donovan Reid

Thanks for the guide! Time to make some comfy socks :D

Donovan Reid 7 months ago

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