Materials:
- Black sequined fabric
- Black cotton interlock fabric
- Ribbing for cuffs and waistband
- Thread
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Pins
- Tape measure
- Fabric marker
- Iron
Instructions:
1. Cut out the pieces
- Cut out two front pieces, two back pieces, two sleeves, and one waistband from the black sequined fabric.
- Cut out two cuffs and one collar from the black cotton interlock fabric.
- Cut out the waistband from the ribbing.
2. Sew the shoulders
- With right sides together, sew the front pieces to the back pieces at the shoulders.
- Press the seams open.
3. Sew the sleeves
- With right sides together, sew the sleeves to the body of the sweater at the armholes.
- Press the seams open.
4. Sew the cuffs
- Fold the cuffs in half lengthwise and press.
- Sew the cuffs to the sleeves, stretching them to fit.
5. Sew the collar
- Fold the collar in half lengthwise and press.
- Sew the collar to the neckline, stretching it to fit.
6. Sew the waistband
- Fold the waistband in half lengthwise and press.
- Sew the waistband to the sweater, stretching it to fit.
7. Hem the sweater
- Fold the hem of the sweater up 1/2 inch and press.
- Fold the hem up another 1/2 inch and press.
- Stitch the hem in place.
8. Add any desired embellishments
- You can add any desired embellishments to the sweater, such as sequins, beads, or rhinestones.
Enjoy your new Michael Jackson-style sparkle sweater!