DIY Monogrammed Cardigan

Last week I spotted this adorable kids cardigan in the email I get each and every day from Very Jane (which you should definitely be subscribed to, if you're not already!).  My first thought: that's adorable. Second thought: I could totally DIY that.

First step: pick out the cardi you want to monogram.  I picked this little white one I thrifted probably about 5 years ago when I was in college.  It was long overdue for a revamp!

Next, pick out some fabric for your letter.  You don't need much; just a scrap will do.  I used the top of a dress I refashioned last fall.

Hoarding pays off eventually.

Then, draw your letter.  I just free-handed mine.  I also did it on the back of the fabric with marker, and therefore had to do it backwards.  However, if you have chalk and can do it on the front, that would be way better. :-)

Cut it out and pin it to your cardigan.

I picked a zig-zag stitch on my sewing machine, just because.  :-)  If you want your looking a little cleaner without visible stitches, you could probably use some fabric glue or iron-on transfer sheets.  

Sew it on, and you're done! Step back and admire your handiwork!

This was such a simple, quick project!  I probably spent somewhere between 30 and 60 minutes on it, and now I have a totally new cardigan!  Yeah, the stitches are a little crooked, but I honestly feel like that gives it some character.

Woohoo! Have you DIY'd anything recently?