INSIDE: How to turn an ugly Christmas sweater into a cute mini skirt. How to refashion a skirt from a sweater for easy DIY womens clothing.
The idea of proudly sporting an ugly Christmas sweater to a holiday party makes me want to pull on my boots and run for the…North Pole. Yet one party invitation later, where was I? Searching the racks of a second hand clothing store for festively ugly sweaters.
But go figure this shy-away-from-attention girl couldn’t show up to a party wearing a sweater like everyone else. Nope! Here’s how I turned that ugly Christmas sweater into an ugly Christmas skirt. And a comfy one at that!
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How To Make a Cute Skirt from Ugly Christmas Sweater
I don’t know what this says about me but this ugly Christmas sweater turned skirt is warm and comfy and I would proudly wear this out and about. So much for being a wall flower!
Supplies:
– Christmas sweater (I used one that had a uniform design all over)
– 1″ braided elastic
– Sewing machine
– Sewing scissors, straight pins + (1) safety pin
– Measuring tape
How To Make an Ugly Christmas Sweater Skirt
I picked up a real “pretty” cowl neck Christmas sweater. (Why does it remind me of my mother growing up in the 80s?!)
Lay it down on a flat surface and determine the length you want your skirt to be. I left the original sweater hem and cut a straight line near the arm holes. Be sure to leave 1-2″ extra for the waistband.
Turn the sweater inside out. Using the width of the elastic as your guide, pin down the waist band. Sew in place.
REMEMBER to leave an opening to insert the elastic!! I like to leave the opening on the side where the seam won’t be seen.
Thread the elastic through the opening you left in the waistband, using a safety pin as your guide.
Cut the elastic where it overlaps and pin together.
Sew the opening shut and sew the elastic ends together using a zig zag stitch.
how to make a christmas skirt …from a sweater
Be ready when that Ugly Christmas Sweater invite arrives in the mail with this easy sew thrift store clothing refashion.
Transform an [ugly] thrift store Christmas sweater into [cute]cozy ugly Christmas sweater skirt, perfect for your next holiday party!
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This is a great idea.
What a clever idea! It has morphed into a beautiful skirt!
I love it, I am never going to be able to pass by a sweater at the store again without knowing I can do this. I would not have thought of it. Thanks so much for sharing it!
Thanks Christine! The (ugly) sweater skirt is very comfy and warm. Kinda wish I could wear it all holiday season.
This is such a great idea! And it looks so good and festive!
What a great twist to an already fun themed party! Your skirt looks great! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
This not only an awesome idea, but so practical too! Pinning to share!
Love it!
This is such a clever idea! If you know how to sew you can do it with any old sweater!
Such a fun and cute idea! Pinning!
What a clever idea for the sweater, Victoria. Pinning.
Cute!! Pinning 🙂
This is so cute and clever! My daughter would love this. I would need to find an XXL sweater for a middle aged lady length. LOL
Vicki you are absolutely brilliant. SUch a clever idea to repurpose the ugly sweater and it looks so cute now.
What a smart idea. I have too many Christmas sweaters that could use this idea. Thanks for sharing #wonderfulwednesday.
This is such a great alternative. I know that ugly Christmas sweater parties are a thing, but I just can’t get into them. I’ll leave the crazy patterns for the kids. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
O.M.G., this is SUCH a genius idea! Most sweaters make me look gross anyway, let along an already ugly one! I totally LOVE this idea, I would wear it even if I weren’t going to a party! I’m totally on the hunt for an ugly x-mas sweater now!!
Tania
SO clever! Thanks so much for joining the To Grandma’s House We Go link party!
What a fabulous idea, and what a pretty skirt! Thank you so much for bringing this post to the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Sharing on the Hearth and Soul Link Party FB page. Hope you are having a lovely week!
Wow, so easy! I ‘m going to start shopping for second-hand Christmas sweaters too! 🙂 lol
Although I think you could make this with any old sweater, right? I’ll be pinning this. Greeting from the Inspire Me Monday linky!
Your sweater skirt turned out cute! 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Sew It Cook It Craft It! I did this once with a wool sweater (no Christmas sweater) from my mom and it was a really comfy skirt.
OMG….this is so clever and you are my HERO! Thanks for sharing with us at the Waste Not Wednesday link party. Can’t wait to see what you are up to this week.
LOL, thanks Denise!
Such a clever repurpose!! Love it!
Thanks Sam!
I always feel sorry for those “ugly” Christmas sweaters. Guess I don’t have to anymore lol Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home
This is brilliant, so different.
Here in the UK we call these Christmas Jumpers rather than Ugly Sweaters and most people seem to relish wearing them at every opportunity!!
Very clever. It looks so much better as a skirt, and I don’t think anyone would think it was an ugly sweater before.
Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned!