Wednesday, December 26, 2012

100+ Ways to Reuse and Repurpose UGLY SWEATERS

I have a sweater that is a beautiful wool knit piece from Austria.  I can't throw it out, but I hate to have a collection of ugly sweaters. So, I'm looking for ways to repurpose it for wear:

Mittens and Beanie:  http://holiday-parties.wonderhowto.com/how-to/repurpose-your-heinous-christmas-sweaters-into-useful-winter-hats-and-mittens-0140587/

alternate mittens: http://www.craftbits.com/project/recycled-sweater-mittens



-adult-sweater-to-child-leggings:    http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/10/20/tutorial-adult-sweater-to-child-leggings/
tvs5657.jpg
Christmas Stockings Made from Sweaters
 Child’s Hat and Legwarmer Set  -  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfJhuBh9wsw&feature=player_embedded

DIY Felted Scarf Tutorial  -http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iJx0TvCGe30

 harvest yarn from an old sweater

  +PLUS! 

30 Creative and Cool Ways To Reuse Old Sweaters.

100+ Ways to reuse your old sweaters!

 

Toddler Sweater Dress from Old Sweater...if only I had a little girl to sew for.  Fingerless mittens from a sweaterorange felted sweater slippers

sweater wrap

No comments:

Post a Comment

Thanks so much! I greatly value thoughtful comments!! ~ Gabriela