DIY Ugly Sweater

Christmas is nearing and you know what that means.... Ugly Sweater Parties, yay!! 

The best part about this Santa Sweater is you can go find sweaters at Walmart for 

$5, SO cheap for a sweater that you can create to be your own. I had the rest of the items on hand, which are: Yellow Felt, Black fabric of your choice, and white fabric of your choice. 

You can make this sweater with a Hot Glue gun... the only thing is that, the glue can only withstand the washer so many times. For me, I wanted to be able to wash it and sewing was the best option. 

Start out by cutting a white strip on fabric that you will ruffle up and go around the entire sweater. If you do this with a glue gun, run your white strip through your sewing machine and bundle along the way to create a ruffled look. I ruffled mine as I sewed. 

You will do the same for the cuffs and neck. My white fabric was fraying, so I folded the ends in and sewed over it to stop the fraying.

Cut a black strip that will also go along the entire sweater. Make sure it is higher than the bottom ruffle to make your belt.

Cut your felt in a square with another square inside of it, to create the buckle. 

 

Your ugly sweater is done, enjoy!