Salvaged Sweater Turned Christmas Stocking

A sweater who has seen its days as a garment can have a second chance at life when repurposed. Sweaters can be transformed into many things but they look particularly good as lined Christmas stockings. Consider a bulky oversized wool sweater, it is perfect fonder for this craft. An easy washing machine, felting technique creates further texture. A walking foot sewing machine attachment makes all the difference in the final product, by better navigating a bumpy knit surface. Silly, brightly colored sweaters are especially festive as stockings. The possibilities are endless and fun.

Salvaged Sweater Turned Retro Shoulder bag

The art of salvaging sweaters for repurposed artsy bags requires finesse, not just any sweater will due. Choosing a medium to light weight sweater is a must. Bumpy, thick, and cabled varieties yield less than polished results. Sewing through cut knit also requires a special tool for a successful finish. A walking foot sewing machine attachment makes all the difference and prevents seams from gathering as the presser foot crosses the fabric’s surface. Potential sources for creative sweater retro-bags are your own closet, thrift shops, and local garage sales. You too could make your own sweater-turned purse today.

Redesigned Zippered Cowl Neck Sweater

A sweater with a cowl neck features a great looking collar when converting a knit pullover to a zippered jacket. Shrinkage often creates the need for this alteration. Nothing is worse than a cowl neck and shoulder area that is too tight. Adding a zipper and opening up a cowl neck can make a sweater worth wearing again.