How to make a cardigan from a stole

Ways to turn a stole into a cardigan

By changing just a couple of details in the stole, you will get an unusual piece of clothing made by yourself. Below are a few ideas on how you can turn an ordinary scarf into a cardigan without much time and money.

Sew buttons on front

You will need 2-3 identical medium sized buttons.
Drape the stole over your shoulders, align its edges in front and mark the places where you would like to sew buttons. On one field, punch the loops and finish the edges, and on the other, sew on the buttons at the same level. Option: instead of buttons, you can use a large decorative pin or a special loop for fastening.

For this and the following options, it is better to use a wide and long stole so that the final result suits you and is the right size.

Add a strap

Here we can offer two options: for the lazy and not so lazy:

if you don’t want to or don’t have time to reshape and sew, then simply dilute the look with a waist belt. Throw a warm stole over your shoulders and tie it around your waist with a stylish leather belt with a large buckle. In this look you will definitely not go unnoticed;
You can complicate the task a little and make an unusual cardigan-vest that looks great with a strap . To do this, make two slits for the arms in a wide scarf. Before you start, of course, carefully measure exactly where to make the slits so that the future item is not too small in your back. If you can, carefully finish the edges by hand or on a machine. Wear such a vest with a warm turtleneck and be sure to have a belt at the waist: this way the image will look current and complete.

Make a cut in the middle

A very warm and beautiful idea for those who don’t like fasteners. To do this, make a slit in the middle of the scarf so that you can put your head through. To cut it exactly in the center, fold the fabric in half . On the side where the front of the product will be, widen the cutout by about 5 centimeters. Don’t forget to overcast the edge of the neckline, this way the item will last longer and will not fray.

Poncho made of two stoles

You can make a beautiful poncho from two identical stoles. It is much more comfortable to wear than just a scarf thrown over it. And in shape it is more reminiscent of a cardigan in the usual sense.

It is not always possible to find two identical stoles in the closet, and buying is not always cost-effective.
Don't feel bad because mixing and matching prints is very trendy this season. It is only important to maintain a combination of texture and density .
Try sewing a poncho from different stoles, you and those around you may like it. To sew a poncho, you need:

fold the scarves right sides together;
Sew two seams along one of the long edges. To do this, first measure a 45–50 cm long cut in the middle for the future neckline, and then stitch to the edges;
turn the poncho inside out.

Sew two stoles on the back

This option is suitable for those who have two short scarves in their arsenal. To do this, sew them together, but fold them not in a straight strip, but at an angle, so that you get a kind of cape. Simply cut off the extra corners after stitching . This will be the wrong side of the product.

boat

This model will look interesting both from a warm and from a light, flowing scarf. Fold it lengthwise and make a small seam at the shoulder area, leaving notches for the head and arm.

With buttons on the shoulder

The “boat” option can be diversified: sew on buttons, but not exactly in front, but wear them at the shoulder line. In this case, you will need 3-5 buttons to extend the “sleeve”. The peculiarity of this option is the ability to make a collar. To do this, simply bend the edge of the stole to the desired length , as done in the photo.
If you have sufficient sewing skills and want your product to be warmer, you can make a lining on the reverse side. To do this, you can use either another scarf or another fabric - special lining material or cotton.

Progress

How to quickly make a pattern without counting

Look among your things for a sweater, T-shirt, vest that fits you well. Place them on paper and trace the back and front details separately. If necessary, add 2-3 cm to the side for freedom.

PS The white dotted line is the finished pattern (on the side + 2-3 cm and along the center front line 3-6 cm for the fastener). The red dotted line is + seam allowance.

This model is without a clasp, but if you want the product to wrap around the front, add 3-6 cm in the center of the front. You can fasten the wrap with a stylish pin brooch.

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Fabric preparation

We lay out the cape on the table and mark the shoulder line with soap or pins. We do this in order to evenly distribute the length between the front and back of the product. Photo 1.

Fold the cape, front side to front, aligning the shoulder lines (fold in the center of the back). Photo 2.

Now we place the front part of the pattern on the fabric so that the shoulder of the pattern reaches the shoulder line of the fabric, pin it with pins. Photo 2.
Add a seam allowance: 1-1.5 cm at the neckline, 1.5-2 cm at the shoulder, armhole and side. Cut it out.
Next, we apply the back pattern to the fold of the poncho, retreating 1.5-2 cm along the shoulder line to the seam, and attach with pins. Cut it out. Picture 3.

We got: 2 front parts, and one back part with a fold in the center. Photo 4.

Open the back piece with the front side up and place the front pieces on the right and left sides. Combine the allowances along the shoulder and side lines. Sweep it away. Photo 5.

We sew a line on a sewing machine and smooth it with an iron in different directions. We process the allowance using an overlocker or sewing machine using a zigzag stitch.

An old stole begins a new life

Many women love and enjoy using a large elegant cape - a stole, they know how to effectively throw it over their shoulders, and wear it beautifully on their heads.

Stoles are often matched to certain things. Therefore, fashionistas often have not one such item, but several: lightweight and more durable, plain and multi-colored, with prints and patterns.

But not everyone knows what to do with a stole that has been out of use for a long time.

The cape is pushed further into the closet, and in vain!

A little imagination, patience and diligence - and the old stole will begin a new life : it will delight its owner, turning into a nice and necessary thing.

Let's give you some ideas on what could be made from old palatnite for a creative repurpose.

Stole clothing: attractive and comfortable

An old stole can still be part of a woman's wardrobe. After all, you can make a variety of clothing items .

Sew a poncho

Warm and cozy stoles make a beautiful poncho that will save you from the cold wind.
The work can be done in different ways:

Buttoned center front;
Without fasteners : the cape is folded in half, a neckline is cut in the middle of the fold. And the thing is put on after alteration over the head.

TIP: You can use buttons or knit trim to decorate your new item.

And if you find two stoles , you can make a new thing with a hood and pockets.

Comfortable vest

It’s easy to sew an original vest from any large scarf . Depending on the material, it will be warmer, for cold weather, or lightweight, which will be useful on summer evenings.

But in any case, it will become a decoration and an additional highlight of a woman’s image.

Skirt for the beach

Even novice craftswomen will not have problems turning a light silk or cotton into a skirt. It will be indispensable for going to the beach.

With gathers at the waist

All you need for the alteration is a wide elastic band for the waistband.

With smell

But if you don’t have it on hand, you can still make a skirt, just in a different model – with a wrap.

Video material

In this article, we offered you several interesting ideas on how to sew a vest, skirt, dress, cardigan from a scarf in order to easily and simply diversify your wardrobe with original things.

In a woman's wardrobe there are things that can be used not only for their main purpose. It happens that you look in your closet, looking for a cardigan to go with new jeans or a skirt, but from the abundance of everything you can’t choose anything suitable. Pay attention to your scarves or stoles; their colors may be ideal for creating a blouse. This will be an absolutely exclusive thing.

Leisure accessories

You can use unnecessary stoles not only for sewing clothes. It will make things that will certainly come in handy on vacation.

Bag

A simple way - a bag-bag

You can turn a stole into a capacious string bag
in a few minutes .
And in this case you won’t have to sew anything. If you find that you don’t have anything suitable for walking on hand, but you have an old stole, you can easily solve the problem. To do this, you just need to tie the edges of the fabric. Due to the length of the canvas, the resulting bag can be worn on the shoulder.

TIP: It is better to tie the ends of the scarf located diagonally. This way you can make the bag roomy and comfortable.

Another option is a tote bag

You can make an original and fashionable shopping bag from a thick and durable scarf.

Such things have the shape of a rectangle, so first of all you will need to make a pattern for the base and long handles. The necessary parts are cut out of the canvas, sewn together, and the seams are processed.

Such a bag can be a pleasant gift for a friend who will appreciate hand made work.

Tablecloth

Another use that does not require sewing or cutting the material is to use the stole as a picnic tablecloth . Products made from natural linen, cotton fabrics or fine wool are better suited for this .

For a cozy home

Women know that textiles can diversify or modify the interior of a room. To do this, it is not necessary to radically change the entire situation; one new thing is enough, which you can make yourself from an unnecessary stole.

Pillowcases

Familiar thought pillows will become a bright detail and a real decoration of the room if you sew a beautiful new pillowcase for them from a silk or satin scarf. And for winter, covers made of warm woolen stoles .

TIP: scraps left over from stoles during other alterations are also suitable for pillowcases. They can be combined and then sewn together to create a pillowcase using fashionable patchwork technology.

It’s quite easy to create a blanket that will warm your country house on autumn evenings. One large scarf can make a blanket for a child .

And if you find 2 or 3 large scarves , then you will get a cape for adults .

Interior decoration

An unnecessary scarf will become an unusual decorative element if you cut it into pieces and then insert them into frames. Such a textile “picture” can become a bright or contrasting spot on the wall. Several fabric paintings placed in different parts of the apartment will give the apartment a stylish and finished look .

To the children's room

Small mattress or play mat

Instead of storing the stole in the closet, it is better to actively use it. In a children's room, where the baby often plays on the floor, you cannot do without a small mattress or rug . Sitting on it, the child will not catch a cold even if he plays on the floor for a long time in cool weather. A stole is quite suitable for such a product. It will make a cover , which will only need to be filled with any filler - synthetic padding, batting, etc.

Textile toys

Craftswomen will appreciate the fabric of unnecessary scarves, which will make an excellent basis for homemade soft toys .
They will become especially dear to children if their mother or grandmother creates the toy together with them. While sorting out the shelves of a dresser or closet, did you find a stole that you haven’t worn for a long time? And decided to postpone it again until better times?

Should not be doing that! Imagine how many pleasant moments you will experience yourself and bring to your loved ones by turning a stole into beautiful and necessary things with your own hands!

Tunic dress made of stole without a pattern in 20 minutes: master class + video

A thin silk or thicker cotton stole can easily be transformed into a tunic dress in just 20 minutes! How to sew such a dress without a pattern with your own hands - in a step-by-step master class.

A loose tunic is ideal for summer, comfortable and multifunctional: it can be worn solo, like a dress, or paired with a skirt, trousers, jeans, or leggings. It can also easily replace a homemade kimono robe or become a wonderful beach outfit if the stole is made of natural or artificial silk. A thicker or warmer stole, such as cotton or wool, can make an outfit for cooler days.

The length of the tunic dress will depend on the size of your stole. If the scarf is long, then the dress will be longer; from a shorter one you can sew an elongated tunic blouse.

We sew a summer dress without a pattern: a simple master class

Stole tunic - method 1: master class

You will need:

— stole (the width of the stole should be equal to or greater than your hip circumference measurement + 6−7 cm);

- braid or lace for a belt;

- sewing machine and threads;

1. Fold the stole in half crosswise and cut into 2 parts. You will get 2 rectangular canvases. Put one thing aside for now - this will be the back. Fold the piece for the front of the tunic in half, this time lengthwise, and cut it. From the side of the longitudinal cut, cut a strip about 5-6 cm wide from each part - maintain the original processing of the edges of the stole. A drawstring will be made from the strips.

2. Fold the back and shelf pieces right sides together. Please note: the processed edges of the shelf parts should be in the middle, and the raw edges should be on the edges. Pin together and make side and shoulder seams as shown in the diagram. Finish the neckline at the back.

Stole clothing

Clothes made from stoles are stylish and completely new things to add to your wardrobe. You will want to wear them all the time, attracting the envious glances of others. You definitely won’t find such models in stores. This means you will be confident in the uniqueness of the created bow.

A large scarf is a wonderful material for alterations. You can use it to create unique wardrobe items that are stylish and fashionable.

Advice. Thick scarves with prints and designs are especially suitable for alterations.

They perfectly highlight a woman’s style and help add a “zest” to her look.

Poncho

Scarves made of thick fabric are perfect for this wardrobe item; checkered models look good.

You can sew on buttons and fasten the poncho, or sew it by cutting out the neckline to wear over your head. The knitting trim will look interesting.

Advice. If you choose two suitable stoles, you can sew an original model with a hood and pockets.

Vest

A stylish, loose vest, depending on the material, will become a warm addition on a winter day or a light blanket on a cool summer day.

Simply cut out holes for the arms in a large scarf . In the future, you can wear the stole unbuttoned, sew on an original button or tighten it with a belt.

Skirt

Elegant, lightweight models made of silk or cotton fabric are great for creating skirts. Sew the edges of the stole to create a wrap pattern. Or sew the scarf to a wide elastic band. In both cases, the model will look very original.

Tunic

Another addition to a beach outfit can be a tunic. You'll have to get a little creative by sewing the edges of the scarf and making holes for the belt and head. The result is a stylish model, suitable for the beach or a casual look.

Important! Depending on the fabric of the scarf, you can create winter or summer clothing models using various decorative elements and additions.

Experiment, and then you will succeed!

Description of item

Women love cardigans for their versatility. They are worn by both young girls and older ladies of different sizes. The cardigan can be worn with various things:

dresses of different styles and lengths;
a pencil skirt combined with a top or blouse;
jeans (skinny, high-waisted, cropped or ripped);
straight trousers;
shorts.

It all depends on the type of product (short, elongated, openwork, coarse knit, etc.), the season and the place where you plan to wear it. As for shoes, they should be selected based on the general style of clothing. A lightweight cardigan worn over a sheath dress can be complemented with classic stilettos.

If the look consists of jeans, a T-shirt and a short cardigan, then sneakers or ballet flats will suit it. Models knitted from thick wool or sewn from dense fabric are intended to be worn in autumn or early spring, so they go well with jeans, high boots or boots.

How to tie a warm stole on your shoulders in different ways

A warm stole is indispensable in cool weather. It is used both as a scarf and as outerwear. You can simply wrap yourself in it or use various tying methods:

Wrap it around the neck several times, creating volume and drapery, tie the ends together and hide them. This option can be used in an everyday look.

ATTENTION! Voluminous stoles look better on slender girls; ladies with large figures should opt for tighter options.

Used at the same time as a headdress. We throw the stole over the head and wrap it around the neck, while the tails hang forward and back. An ideal combination with a classic cut coat.
Wrap it around your neck and wrap the ends around the resulting loop several times.
Throwing it back over the neck, the ends hang freely at the sides. A great option to pair with a jacket and skinny trousers.
Fur products are simply thrown over the shoulders without fixing them. Large girls should wear short-pile furs so as not to visually add extra pounds. Tall, slender girls can afford voluminous fur capes, while petite girls should choose narrower capes.

DIY making

For self-production, it is recommended to choose a model of a simple shape without unnecessary details. Knitwear is best suited as a starting material. It is much easier to work with than, for example, silk or thick fabrics used to make coats and other outerwear.

For sewing you will need a piece of fabric of a certain size. For size 42/44, 150-160 cm wide will be enough . It's enough to make a fairly loose piece that can be worn over a sweater or turtleneck. The length must be selected individually.

Before starting work, the material should be washed and ironed. Then:

Fold a piece of fabric in half.
Measure from the top down 15 cm, from the free edge to the middle 20 cm.
Draw auxiliary lines.
From the point of their intersection downwards, make a 15 cm long cut for the armholes.

All that remains is to overcast the edges of the product and the armholes so that they do not fray. If desired, you can sew on the sleeves. To do this, you will need two strips of the same fabric measuring 70*30 cm. Each of them needs to be sewn along the long edge and stitched to the armhole.

How to tie a summer stole beautifully

Summer is not a reason to give up a stole; just choose a model made of thin and light material. Let's look at several ways to tie it elegantly:

Fold it in half along the long side, drape it over your shoulders so that the loop remains on your chest, and thread the loose ends through it. This method is ideal for summer and evening dresses.
Throw it over your shoulders, leaving one end hanging freely down, and pin the other end to the stole at chest level with a brooch or pin. In this case, you should choose models of medium width and length.
By tying it with a soft loop on the shoulder, we get the image of a romantic nature.
Fold it 4 times along the long side and tie it around your neck like a tie. This technique goes well with a business style - a blouse, shirt or jacket.
A chiffon stole is used as a pareo, for this you can tie it around the neck, chest or on the hips.

Scarf product

Every woman's wardrobe has a long, wide scarf that she hasn't worn for a long time. It can also be turned into a stylish DIY cardigan. The length of the scarf must be at least 2 m, width - at least 70 cm. If there is fringe at the edges, there is no need to cut it off. It will serve as an original decoration for the item.

During the work, the scarf needs to be folded in four layers and a neckline should be cut out in the corner. Its size is about 10 cm. Then you need to unfold one layer of canvas and cut the front part of the product in half . To prevent shedding, it is recommended to cover the cut with braid or a strip of leather. After this you need to make a line from the top edge to the bottom. It is necessary to sew with an overlap, retreating about 25 cm from the top for the armholes.

Homemade cardigans made from knitwear look very attractive and can be combined with different clothes. At the same time, they do not require special care, like, for example, woolen, silk or knitted items. Simply machine wash using a delicate cycle and lightly iron.

How to make a jacket from a stole without alteration

A stole is a wide, long rectangular cape. Typically, warm materials such as cashmere are chosen for winter, and lighter fabrics such as silk for summer.

Without significant alterations, you can make the following models of sweaters.

Light cape-coat or jacket

We put a scarf on our shoulders, sew buttons on one side, and make loops and holes for them on the other.
You can make sure that the buttons are not in the middle, but, for example, fastened on the shoulder.

Warm and stylish clothes for autumn can replace a jacket or cardigan.

To do this, you need to put the stole on your shoulders so that one part is longer and the other is shorter. Throw the long part over to the opposite side and secure it beautifully with a brooch.

There is another way to do this . Fold the fabric in half, make a cut and use a hook to tie the armhole with matching threads.

REFERENCE! Ponchos were widely used by the inhabitants of South and Central America for protection from cold and piercing winds.

If the jacket turns out to be too warm, you can make a light vest for this case.

Fold the fabric in half and then carefully tie the top corners together. Unfold the scarf and you get a new thing.

Another option. Simply make holes for the arms and then tie the stole with a leather belt.

IMPORTANT ! The larger the scarf, the better the new product will look.

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In winter, women enjoy wearing warm cashmere stoles, and in summer, light silk capes.

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How to make a vest from a stole in 2 steps.

Here's what you need for this:

Stole. In this example, the dimensions of the stole are 196 cm by 65 cm. The length of the vest will depend on the width of the stole

1. Fold the stole in half:

2. Now take the top two corners of the folded scarf (fabric)