How to Refashion a Sweater: 24+ Sweater Refashion Tutorials

Short roomy sweaters are trending! But why buy one new when you can just shorten a $1 thrift store sweater and get the same look?

Trish over at Trish Stitched gave a ho-hum cardigan a gorgeous new look! I'll definitely be trying this one!

Shut. The. Front. Door. I am obsessed with this look *runs off in search of a beaded applique to repurpose*

Here's how to (and how NOT to) dip dye a sweater for an on-trend ombre look!

You can add a touch of whimsy to a sweater by attaching coordinating pom poms. Fun!

I love this no-sew cowl by Stephanie over at Swoodson Says. This project is perfect for old sweaters that have holes along the cuff or in the armpit.

I used a super-easy dye technique to dye a plain white sweater a more interesting hue. I wear this sweater all the time, and I hope you'll try my bowl tie dye technique for yourself!

Lisa at Cucicucicoo (is that not an adorable blog name?!) refashioned a pullover sweater into a cute cardigan. As a lover of cardigans myself, I'm going to have to try this!

Here's another pullover-to-cardigan refashion that uses pretty fabric for contrast and embellishment!

I refashioned this turtleneck sweater into a crew neck sweater and it was extremely easy too! Seriously. This takes less than 15 minutes.

It's not hard to see why I love (get it?) this idea. Just crochet a string and hand-stitch it to a sweater. Brilliant!

Just a simple tweak like adding a ribbon closure to the back of a sweater can really elevate it to fashionable new heights! Doesn't this sweater look high-end now?

I DIYed my own version of a $1000 Ottolinger Deconstructed sweater...because no one should pay that much for a sweater. Seriously.

Charlotte at Tuppence Ha'penny gave a thrifted sweater vintage flair in this fabulous upcycle!

Some felt & fabric glue are all it takes to update a boring sweater with a silhouette applique of your favorite pet!

Looking for more felt embellishment sweater inspo? Here ya go!

Tiffany took this cardigan and turned it into a stylish pullover with a matching choker!

Did I mention I hate turtlenecks? Yeah. Let me reiterate that.

Adding a zipper to the back of a sweater gives it a bit of an edge, doesn't it?

If boxy sweaters just aren't your jam, you can refashion them into pretty flowy cardigans like this one!

This is a great way to refashion a sweater with holes or stains on the body. Just add those sleeves to a sweater vest!

This sweater refashion by Amy at Amy Nicole Studio is simple and oh-so-comfy looking.

Kate has some great beginner-friendly sweater refashion ideas, including adding a bow to the neck of an otherwise plain sweater.

I made my own version of a $900 Prada sweater and you can too. And yes, I look a bit like a muppet in it.