Wondering what to do with the stacks of old sweaters hanging out in your closet? Don’t throw them away, upcycle them into gorgeous home decor and clothing refashions. Here are 15 creative ways to upcycle sweaters that I know you’ll love! {squeal}
These upcycled sweater crafts include pillows, lampshade cover, vase cozies, earmuffs, scarf, slippers, mittens, sweater refashions, and so much more.
The women I’m featuring today know their way around a sewing machine! You won’t believe their mad skillz and the cool stuff they’ve made.
Upcycle Sweaters
15. Re-purposed Sweater Pillows.
14. Old Sweater Vase Cozies.
13. DIY Sweater Pouf.
12. Cover a Lampshade with an Old Sweater.
11. Old Box Covered with Sweater.
DIY Upcycling Sweaters
10. DIY Slipper Boots from an Old Sweater.
You can make these fabulous boot style slippers at home from an old sweater. Not only are they chic they’ll keep your feet warm and comfy. See the instructions here.
9. DIY Boot Socks.
Get the look of socks with the chunky sweater look at the top, without all the bulk around your toes at the bottom! Smart, right? Plus, these are so easy to make. Grab your old sweater and head on over to see how to make them!!
8. From a Sweater to Mittens.
This sweater repurpose idea is so cleaver! By taking that old, unwanted sweater you can easily create warm and cozy mittens to help keep you warm this winter! All you need is the sweater, scissors, a sewing machine, and this tutorial.
7. Handmade Earmuffs from an Old Sweater.
Use an old sweater to make earmuffs. They’re perfect for keeping your ears warm this winter season. See here for detailed instructions.
6. How to Make a Hat from an Old Sweater.
Using this free pattern from Wellnesting, you can turn your old sweater into a fashionable new hat for your little one. Make your worn out clothing go from drab to fab! Find the instructions here.
5. Braided Sweater Scarf.
See how Larissa turned her old maternity sweater into this darling scarf. Find out more here.
Recycle Sweaters into New Clothes
4. How to Make a New Dress from an Old Sweater.
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This post is great for all you mom’s out there with a daughter! Who knew you could take one of your old, unwanted sweaters and turn it into an adorable dress for your little girl!? With this post you can! Find the tutorial here.
3. Pencil Skirt from a Sweater.
One of the simplest tutorials to refashion a sweater. Bye bye sleeves and neckline, hello pencil skirt. Tutorial here.
2. Sweater to Cardigan Refashion.
Easily refashion a sweater into a cardigan sweater. It’s a simple tutorial that even a beginner can do. Find the full tutorial here.
What to do with Wool Sweaters
1. How to Make a Recycled Sweater Blanket with Denim Trim.
Everyone will love to snuggle up in this recycled wool sweater blanket. This is the perfect gift to keep friends and family warm and cozy this winter. Find the tutorial here.
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