Repurposing 100% too-large-now cotton sweaters
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Repurposing 100% too-large-now cotton sweaters
Hello all... I'm cleaning out DH's closet and have "discovered" several old sweaters that need to be removed, or repurposed. He has a bad habit of buying his clothes too big and these are big! I'll take them to the Mission House store if you crafty-types can't tell me how to reuse them. I've read about "felting" wool sweaters, but not what to do with heavy cotton sweaters. Help, anyone???
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I think the mittens are made out of felted wool sweaters; cotton won't be warm enough. I would give the sweaters away so they get to someone who can use them. The pillows sound like a good idea; I just wouldn't want to spend the time trying to make sweaters work for that purpose.
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Yes... ladies I agree... I'd already decided to take them...just wanted to see if there was anything to repurpose these sweaters. The more I looked at them, the more I couldn't bear the thought of cutting into one of them... so, off to the thrift store I go!!
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My granddaughter makes up cycled elf coats, wrist warmers, and hooded sweaters and sells on Etsy. She is so artistic and clever.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CloverCreekCreations
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CloverCreekCreations
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