You can always find slightly ratty worn out quilts and pillowcases at thrift stores, and they definitely come in handy when crafting. Cut the shape out of your quilt that works best. We went with the star is it was the focal point of the pillowcase.
Iron it on the sweatshirt and reinforce with a quick line of stitching around the star. This is best for a sweatshirt without a big graphic. We love this florally printed one we found at the thrift store. All you need for this is string we used shoelaces and a sewing machine.
Turn your sweatshirt upside down. The band at the bottom will become your waistband. Cut off the sleeves and neck so that you have a rectangle. Use scissors at the top to make holes to put in a drawstring. The flair for this? A scrap of crocheted fabric we found at the thrift store! There are so many wonderful jewelry projects that you can make with recycled sweaters. From earrings to necklaces and everything in between, you can create the most unique looking jewelry pieces ever and be assured that no one will ever have on the same jewelry.
Teens and pre-teens are absolutely going to love the jewelry that you can create from your old sweaters. Tutorial: leethal. This is a different take on the traditional scarf — a neck warmer made from old sweaters. You can even create embellishments for the neck warmer from old sweaters and you only need one sweater per project. You may even get more than one project from a single sweater. If you love keeping your neck warm or you know someone who loves fashion, this is a great project to undertake.
Tutorial: littlebirdiesecrets. My daughter loves thick cozy socks. Unfortunately, those things can get expensive. Make these comfy DIY sweater socks! You just cut off the sleeves and turn them inside out so that you can sew up one end.
These cute and cozy socks will take you less than half an hour to complete. Tutorial: momtastic. How cozy are these sweater throw pillows?
Just use your pillow form to measure where you need to cut the sweater. You could do this with all of your old sweaters and have throw pillows for every room. Tutorial: brassyapple. I really wish I had seen this project before fall. I love how simple it is and how beautiful these little sweater pumpkins are.
Of course, you will want an orange sweater for this project if you want them to look like true pumpkins. I think white would also be a good choice if you want to make elegant pumpkins for decorating the Thanksgiving dinner table. Tutorial: confessionsofaplateaddict. You can use that old sweater to make an amazing tote bag or reusable shopping bag. If you tend to purchase reusable bags when you shop, you can stop doing that and just take along this sweater tote when you head out.
I love the idea of using an old knit sweater to make this knitting basket. Actually, you could create a basket for any number of things using this project. This one requires felting. You only need one large sweater for this project and you could actually do a few smaller ones, too if you wanted to create a matching basket set. Tutorial: marthastewart. This is a really creative idea — turn that old cable knit sweater into a gorgeous lampshade. You cut the sweater in half and then remove the sleeves and pull the material down over your lamp.
Tutorial: countryliving. This area rug is so gorgeous and you can create it with an old sweater. I think a cable knit would work best but you can use whatever you have on hand. You may need to cut and sew a bit to make it fit unless you have a really large sweater that you can use.
I love how cozy and warm it makes the room look. Imagine this in front of your favorite reading chair. You could also do it in different colors by sewing together different sweaters or create a really large rug if you need one. Tutorial: homeworkshop. Instead of buying new dining room chairs or spending money on slip covers or reupholstering, use those old sweaters to create comfortable seating that looks great.
Cut your sweaters in half and trim off the neck and arms. Then unscrew the cushion from the chair base and use a staple gun to pull your sweater over the cushion.
You have new cushions without spending a fortune on reupholstering. Well, there are a few more steps involved, but you get the picture. Tutorial: wholeliving. You can make these adorable coasters from felted sweaters.
They are very easy to make and require very little time and effort. You use cookie cutters to create the designs so you can make whatever embellishments you want. Tutorial: lifeyourway. If you have a new addition coming to your family or you know someone who does, these baby booties made from old sweaters are the perfect baby shower gift. You can make them in any color or design that you want, provided of course you have the sweater available.
I love how cute and comfy they look and any mom to be is sure to love homemade baby booties for her upcoming baby shower. Tutorial: wholefully. Each year we host dozens of Operation Wedding Gown giveaway events at participating bridal salons nationwide. Do you have some formal gowns, clutches, or sparkly earrings collecting dust in the back of your closet? Check out W Girls, Project G. Have a few extra coats? Maybe one or two your kids have outgrown?
Check out One Warm Coat. Coats are distributed in the communities where they were collected, to children and adults in need, without charge, discrimination or obligation.
Have some shoes in good condition? Check out From the Sole. I:CO is working towards closing the loop in the clothing industry and recycle textiles into yarn, shoe soles, etc. Blue Jeans Go Green is dedicated towards recycling denim and turning it into insulation in homes. Regrind your shoes with Nike regrind and turn them into basketball courts or tracks.
Check out your local reuse center like the East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse a lot of towns have these, so maybe check around to donate scrap fabric. Terracycle has a zero waste box specifically for textiles but it is spendy! Your email address will not be published. Hello, dear friends, welcome to Copybrand. Team photo album. Updates products every day. Please follow us. Thank you. For Buy now Didn't find the product you want?
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