Repurpose Old Cardigan

I found this tutorial on one of my favorite websites called a beautiful mess.  <http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/projects-a-beautiful-mess-diy-index.html> enjoy!

Elbow patches are one of my favorite trends,and this tutorial is beyond cute!

Supplies you will need: 

-cardigan, 

-fabric (this is a great way to use scraps!)

- fabric marker/crayon

-1 sheet of card stock

- scissors

- pins

-embroidery thread and embroidery needle

 1. Using the fabric marker, mark an X on each sleeve of your cardigan right at the point of your elbow.
2. Cut a heart out of card stock to use as a stencil, making sure it fits perfectly on the sleeves of your cardigan. Re-size if necessary.

  Cut two hearts from fabric, using stencil. 4. Pin a heart to each sleeve of your cardigan, making sure the center of the heart is placed over the X you made earlier. 5. Stitch all the way around the heart with embroidery thread. You could also use a sewing machine! If you want a "handmade" look, you can hand stitch. 

6. Repeat on the other sleeve, and your restyled cardigan is finished!