What can I make out of an old sweater?
Here are some ideas for repurposing old sweaters that are perfect for cold, wintry days.
- Make a Pair of Mittens.
- Make a Snug Knitted Hat or a Slouchy Beanie.
- Make a Fuzzy Pillowcase.
- Keep Your Mug Warm With a Cozy.
- Make Some Fingerless Gloves.
- Make Some Boot Toppers.
- Make a Pocket Scarf.
- Make a Bum Warmer.
What can you do with felted sweaters?
Wool sweaters that have been felted. A single piece of felted wool fabric can be used to make gloves, hats, or almost any other item you can think of. Felted wool keeps your hands and head warmer than most commercial products, and it wicks away water to help keep you dry during the winter.
What can you make out of old cashmere sweaters?
How about making:
- A protective iPad cover.
- A case for your sunglasses or eyeglasses.
- A menagerie of children’s stuffed animals.
- Bookmarks for your old-school tomes.
- Embellished arm warmers that will make everyone ooooh and aaahhh.
- UGG-envious boots or boot liners that cozy up to your calves.
- A hair band/ear warmer combo.
How do you make a blanket out of old sweaters?
Sweaters Blanket Tutorial
- This is one of my favorite projects.
- You will need:
- Wind a few bobbins.
- Cut your sweaters apart.
- Now, chop the sweater into rectangles.
- Lay out your rectangles across the floor as if it will be your finished blanket.
- Start sewing the blanket together.
How do you upcycle an old hoodie?
A hoodie can be just as cozy when it’s short!…Ways to Upcycle a Hoodie
- Refresh a black hoodie with fabric dye. Is your black hoodie looking a little too well-loved?
- Embellish with color block applique.
- Change the pockets and the cuffs.
- Upcycle it into a pillow.
- Add dinosaur spikes or a pony mane.