More uses for old sweaters: cute child's dress

I still have some old sweaters so I continue to search the Internet for more upcycling ideas. I LOVE this little dress. That baby is soooo cute.

Old Sweater into Short Sleeve Dress (peasant style) from Make It and Love It

Enjoy, Debby

Can't knit? Upcycled Scarflette

Here is another great way to recycle / upcycle a sweater: make this easy scarflette.

From: I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Upcycled Scarflette

All the best, Debby

Cool knitting basket

I have been cleaning out my closet and am trying to figure out what to do with the sweaters I don't want to wear any more. I have given some away...and some to Goodwill but I love a good upcycle/recycle project. Here is good one that will support my knitting habit!

Felted Knitting Basket - Martha Stewart Crafts


Enjoy, Debby

Sew your own dryer ball from old sweaters

Here is a different way to upcycle old sweaters into dryer balls from Night Owls Menagerie.

I like the idea of using scraps of sweater material instead of winding one big ball.

How to make a sewn dryer ball from recycled materials

Do you have any ideas on how to upcycle sweaters that you would like to share?

Thanks, Debby

How to Make Snuggly Slippers from Old Sweaters

I have been checking out some ideas to use up some old sweaters....now that winter is over...well officially. Here is the first of one of the clever ideas that I have found.

How to Make Snuggly Slippers from Old Sweaters - CraftStylish

Please share any ideas that you have or found!

Debby

Great Idea for a yarn bowl

When I see a great idea, I always wonder why I didn't think of that! Still, here it is... make your own yarn bowl and stop chasing your balls of yarn!

All the best, Debby

What else can we do with a pillow case?

Here are some more great ideas from the blogosphere:


Pillowcase Dress How To (child)

Pillowcase Skirt (adult)

Pillowcase Dress Instructions (child)

Make a Pretty Pillowcase Dress

Fun with Pantry Doors!

Simple Crinoline Skirt- Ruffles and Stuff

Enjoy!

Easy vintage apron projects

Sometimes I am at a garage sale or thrift store and find a pretty vintage pillow case.  JUST ONE. I hunt for the mate but most times, it is long lost. Not to worry, there are still things you can do with just one pillow case. My favorite is to fashion a pretty apron. Plus I feel better about giving a sad orphaned textile a new life...you know...upcycle and repurpose....

Here are some great ideas from the blogosphere to get your creative juices flowing.

10 minute pillowcase apron from Betz White

Upcycle A Pillow Case Into An Apron (The Tutorial Too)

Sweet Apron made from a Pillow Case Tutorial

 

What else can we make with pillowcases? More tomorrow...
In the mean time, share your ideas or projects with us!