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Friday, February 11, 2011

Some Creative Recycling..

Thanks to my Sister-in-law for starting me down this path. My family got together this past weekend to celebrate my youngest son’s 7th birthday. When chatting with my SIL, she mentioned some mittens that she bought last Summer at a craft fair.


They are made from a felted wool sweater – and her quote “They are the warmest mittens I have ever owned”.

So I went to Goodwill early this week and found the perfect sweater for only $2.99. I brought it home and tossed it in the wash machine.. then into a hot dryer.


And made these…

These were my first attempt - I'm not happy with the thumb section. I need to come up with a better way to do the thumb.. right after I find another wool sweater!
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13 comments:

  1. LindaFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Great idea! I have also seen a quilt made out of castaway sweaters. They were all sewn randomly. If I can remember where I saw it, I'll let you know. I am all into recycling our woven goods. Good job...thanks for sharing.

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  2. Helen in SwitzerlandFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    What a great idea Heidi! They look wonderful! I'm going to bear this in mind the next time I have a wool wash disaster!!

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  3. pauletteFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Hi Heidi!
    Check out my blog...http://sweetp-paulette.blogspot.com/
    There was a lady making mittens at the Clubhouse...check and see how she made the thumbs. I tried a pair on and they were very comfortable!
    Take care!
    P

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  4. RachelFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    They're cute! I made some mittens out of felted wool sweaters. I adapted this pattern: http://www.craftleftovers.com/blog/archives/5814

    I made the outsides from the wool and lined them with fleece.

    You are right - they are THE warmest mittens ever!

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  5. QuilterMaryFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I've never found a wool sweater at thte thrift shop ... of course I've only gone twice. GREAT job on the warm mittens.

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  6. BeckyFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Very cool! Thanks for sharing! I'm hoping to make a quilt soon out of vintage sheets!! Love the upcycling goodness!

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  7. Yankee Valley StitcherFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Awesome way to recycle..way to go girl!!

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  8. CherylFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    CUTE!!!!! Off to sign up for Friday Night Sew-In!

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  9. ValFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Now this is so very smart!

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  10. PinkGrannyFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Great idea and they look so warm. I could've used those on my walk today!

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  11. sunnyFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I hit the thrift stores now an dthen looking for wool sweaters - I found one today! I also found another cute sweater that will probably be made into either a bag or a pillow. Just too cute to pass up. Love the mittens!

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  12. Nana BFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    To be redundant - great idea!!

    Nana B

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  13. TeresaFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Wow~ that is so cool! Now I have another reason to check out the thrift stores.

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