Monday, November 5, 2012

RECYCLED SWEATER

My mom gave me a sweater. It was SUPER comfy. I mean one of those sweaters that makes you feel all warm and cozy when you wear it. I liked everything about it BUT the bottom. The front was cut shorter than the back. That really bugged me. I didn't think it was very attractive looking on or off. I did like the sweater itself so I thought I would make a pillow cover out of it. I used buttons to close the end and allow it to be easily removed for washing. When I cut the body out to use as a pillow I was left with the top and sleeves. Having seen some really cute leg warmers lately I decided to make some out of the sleeves. I can't believe how warm and comfortable they are with my boots.
















Hope you are having a fun crafting kind of day. Lisa

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16 comments:

  1. Nelly@DGInnovationsNovember 5, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    SO CUTE! So you put the sleeves as leg warmers?? Love the pillow too!

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    1. LisaNovember 5, 2012 at 1:33 PM

      Yes. Just did a quick hem on the raw end and that was it. They are super warm.

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  2. Janette - The2SeasonsNovember 5, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Did the sweater unravel after you cut it?

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    1. LisaNovember 5, 2012 at 1:32 PM

      Actually no. I was very gentle with it and tried to move it as little as possible with the exception of sewing it in the machine.

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeNovember 6, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Oh I love this. What a great look. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  4. Maria ElenaNovember 6, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Love, love your new pillow! What an awesome idea! Thank you for your visit today. I am your new follower!

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  5. Designing DomesticityNovember 6, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Cute. Now I wanna see the legwarmers with flats. Single handedly bringing that look back. Very creative. Thanks for sharing, liz

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  6. Kaysi @ Keeping it SimpleNovember 7, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    Love it and I love that you used the extra to make boot socks

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  7. MeganNovember 7, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    My husband's grandmother just passed away. I requested that inherit her blue cardigan sweater with cardinals on it. She almost always wore it as we celebrated Christmases with her. I have had this same idea, to make a pillow from it. Thank you for the I inspiration. I am also considering cardinal leg warmers!?!?!

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    1. LisaNovember 9, 2012 at 11:35 AM

      I love the idea of making a pillow as a memorial of your husband's grandmother. If you do, I'd love to see it all finished.

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  8. MaureenNovember 9, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Wow Lisa! What a wonderful idea to also use the scraps for something! I know my daughter would LOVE these... surprising that leg warmers are back (I remember them way back in the 80's!). What a beautiful pillow it made too!

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  9. EmilyNovember 9, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Oh I love this! It looks like such a cozy pillow, and I never would have thought to use the arms as leg warmers!

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  10. Athena at Minervas GardenNovember 9, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    What a beautiful pillow you've created out of a sweater--it's super pretty and perfect for the colder months. I also really like the photo you used in your blog header--such a pretty country road! It was so nice to hear from you over at my blog--glad you enjoyed the chalkboard tv cover, and glad that it gave you ideas for your tv :)

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    1. LisaNovember 9, 2012 at 11:36 AM

      Thanks for the comment. I'll have to post a picture of the finished chalkboard tv cover when I'm done with it.

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  11. Katherines CornerNovember 10, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    A very creative solution. I don't care for that style either ( short in front long in back). Now every time you see that lovely pillow you will think of your Mothers sweet gift.Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop. Wishing you a happy weekend. xo

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  12. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaNovember 10, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Love the pillow and the warmers!!! Thanks for linking up.
    XO
    Kristin

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