Autumn is the ideal time to create pleasant and warm materials. Try to turn them into decoration, gloves or original gift.
Cabinets in the fall “cut” as well as trees. Pieces of clothing that we no longer wear, but do not necessarily end in a container. For example, it is easy to create not only gloves, but also stylish cushions, sleeves, toys or Christmas decorations. In addition, upcycling is a beautiful way to give memories of a favorite piece of new life.
Do you want to inspire what to make from your old sweater and give it a second life? Watch a video with ideas what to do with it:
Sweater as a material with character
Sweaters are not just a piece of clothing. In fact, they are structured, soft, warm materials that directly encourage k. Thanks to different knitted patterns and colors you get the starting raw material that is visually interesting even without major modifications. But what you need to keep in mind is that the sweater likes to pair. Therefore, it is important to ensure the seams properly, ideally straight and stitching on a sewing machine. Of course, in hand it goes too, it just wants a little patience.
A great beginner project is glove. Just trace the paper, add about a centimeter to the seam and cut two layers of sweater. Placing the cut on the knit to use the flexible end of the sweater as the end of the wrist. Then sew both layers and you’re done.
From the sweater you can easily create i pillowcases or Packaging on bottles and candles. You can sew the sleeve from the underside, insert a glass or bottle into it, tie with a ribbon, and you have a perfect package for a home liqueur or candle. Ideal for autumn visit or small gift.
Wave decoration for Christmas time
There are no limits to creativity. You can deliberately knock the pure wool sweater by washing to a high temperature. This creates a dense, felt material that does not shake and perfectly suits, for example Christmas ornaments, trees or wreath. From the polystyrene base and cut knitted knitted, you can easily create a wreath on the door or decorative tree.
To make simple Christmas decoration It is sufficient to cut the shapes from the sweater, sew them around the edges and fill in the wool or the remains of the textile. You can hang them on a tree or make them gift tags. The result is warm to look at and full of personal magic.
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Do not throw away, create
The discarded sweater or old scarf does not have to end up in the landfill. With a little imagination and needle in your hand you turn them into original accessories, toys, decorations and gifts. The formation of old pieces is gentle on nature, yet so creative. Moreover, it will warm you not only on the body but also on the soul.
