How to turn old worn-out sweaters & clothing into clever projects.
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Upcyle old clothes into something useful, rag rugs.
My Poppet Makes
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Turned a men's dress shirt into an apron with this tutorial.
Gabriel's Good Tidings
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How to make a blanket out of sweaters! See how to turn a stack of old wool sweaters into a useful, patchwork blanket.
Swoodson Says
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A fashionable scarf tutorial repurposing an old sweater.
Larissa Another Day
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Do you want to one-of-a-kind cell phone case for your cell phone? Do you need a cell phone case to protect your phone?
Watch this tutorial to learn a quick, inexpensive and fun way to protect your phone from getting scratched by making a sock cell phone cozy.
This is a good beginner sewing project.
Needlepointers Staff
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Turn an ugly Christmas sweater into a fun holiday decorative pillow.
Heather Handmade
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Turn an old sweater into cozy leggings for a child.
Make It and Love It
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Protect hand from a hot beverage by upcycling a sweater into cup sleeve by reading this tutorial.
Organized 31
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Update your home with this gorgeous embroidered cushion cover using an old sweater and a little hand embroidery.
Vicky Myers Creations
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Here are do-it-yourself instructions to turn a bunch of unwanted jeans into a stunning and useful picnic blanket.
Sustain My Craft Habit
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Have you ever seen a sweater box in the stores, and wanted to get one? Try this tutorial.
Reuse Grow Enjoy
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Make this DIY sweater wreath from an old or a thrift store sweater, and a Dollar Tree Wreath.
Thrifted Nest
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This video shows and explains how to make an adorable holiday party dress for an 18" doll.
Needlepointers.com
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Turn a men’s shirt into an attractive bag with this easy project.
Quilting Digest
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This felted tote is make by recycling an old sweater.
Betz White
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This instructable is a quick and easy way to make a headband from old belts.
By mksabrina at Instructables
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It is so easy to make homemade hand warmers by upcycling a wool sweater.
Swoodson Says
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Make cozy from old sweater.
Etsy New York Team
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Learn how to make an infinity sweater scarf by upcycling a sweater!
Heather Handmade
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Made yourself a laptop tote out of an old or thrift store sweater and belt.
It's Alway Autumn
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How to fix clothes that have been dyed in the wash by mistake … Dye them on purpose!
Did you ever take clothes out of the washer to find that it is color stained. Don't throw it away. Tie Dye it!
Learn how to fix it with this tutorial.
Needlepointers.com Staff
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Use an old sweater and a little embroidery to make pretty little lavender bags.
Sum of Their Stories
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Learn how to turn a pair of cargo pants into a messenger bag.
Craftaholics Anonymous
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Dress up your favorite teacup or coffee mug by recycling a sweater.
eHow
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Here is a great idea for using old sweaters and turning into useful home decor that adds warmth on those chilly evenings.
Fiber Luscious
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Upcycle your sweaters into fun patchwork pillows with these instructions.
Craft Foxes
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An article on a way to turn an old sweater into a pillow.
Sewing Green
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How to make a small, cute handbag using an old jeans or shorts pocket. This project only requires simple sewing skills so beginners and kids can sew this project.
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Reupholster a chair and give it a bright and fun new seat with denim jeans.
DIY Candy
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Turn an old, unwanted sweater into awesome DIY Sweater Slippers with this easy tutorial!
Busy Being Jennifer
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Create your own pair of slippers from an old sweater.
eHow
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Upcycle that sweater by covering a box.
Organized 31
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Transform a plain lampshade into something special.
Beth Bryan Designs
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With this quick and easy tutorial, made a little pot cozy for indoor plants from an old sweater.
A Cultivated Nest
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Turn old or thrift store sweaters into flowers.
Whipper Berry
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With this easy sewing tutorial, turn a sweater into a handbag.
A Crafty Mix
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This lampshade makeover uses a sweater.
A Cultivated Nest
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Transform an old sweater into a cozy pair of sweater mittens.
Live About
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Upcycle an old sweater that you no longer wear or no longer fits? Here is a DIY Sweater pillow tutorial.
Reuse Grow Enjoy
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Learn how to upcycle old sweaters into Christmas stockings to adore the mantle.
The Homeless Finch
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Upcycle an unwanted sweater into a cozy new bench or stool!
Upcycle That
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You can turn just about any sweater into a Christmas stocking. Check out this tutorial to learn how.
Scratch and Stitch
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A simple idea for an attractive Christmas decoration for the home - sweater trees.
Find It Make It Love It
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This wreath upcycles no longer used sweaters and doesn't require sewing, so it’s super easy craft for kids to help put together.
Dragonfly Fun
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Ideas on re-purposing old sweaters scraps into embellishments on t-shirts.
Make It & Love It
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Recycle old sweaters into cool wine bottle bags with these instructions.
The Homeless Finch
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