What you can do from an old sweater: 15 awesome ideas

Many people have an old sweater, which only takes up space in the closet, but it’s a pity to throw it away. In this case, it is worth using one of the creative ideas to give the sweater a new life.

What to do with old sweaters, how to remake them into something new and useful, we will tell in this article.

Stylish hat from an unnecessary sweater

It is quite easy to make an original warm hat from an old sweater. The whole process will take 15 minutes.
To create a headdress, you will need an old sweater and a ready-made hat to determine the size of the future product, as well as scissors, a needle and sewing threads.
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Such a hat will be a great accessory, as well as protect you from the cold.

Original mittens

For mittens, the lower part of the sleeves with cuffs is usually used. According to the finished layout cardboard details of mittens are cut out. Then the details are sewn or sewn by hand and turned on the front side. Simple, easy and fast! These mittens can be a wonderful gift.

Pillows for the whole family

Sofa cushions from an old sweater are a great decoration to give warmth and coziness to the interior on winter evenings.You can use sweaters of different textures and colors and sew several pillows, you get an individual and original composition.

Cute leggings

This is the easiest option, which even those who are far from needlework can do. To do this, you will need a sweater with narrow sleeves that you just need to cut, align in length and can be worn!

Cozy plaid

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If you have accumulated a large number of old sweaters, sew a knitted blanket from them that will warm you in the cold season. To create a plaid, cut sweaters into square pieces of the same size, lay them out in a color scheme or absolutely randomly, and then, following the sequence, grind them together. To give the product a finished look, cut out the lining and sew it to the rug.

Sleeping place for a cat or dog

Sewing such a couch from an old sweater is very simple; you will find detailed instructions in our master class. Your pet, cat or dog will definitely like this gift.

Soft bag

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To create a soft and comfortable bag from an old sweater, cut off the sleeves - sew handles from them. Move about 1 cm from the throat, draw a straight line under it and cut along it. Sew armholes in a single line to continue side seams. Leave the bottom of the sweater open. Then twist the product, sew the handles and voila - the bag is ready.

Notebook case, mugs and bottles for wine

To make a case, you don’t even need to apply sewing skills.Use hot glue, it better fastens the edges of the parts of the cover.
You can also decorate a wine bottle. It is only necessary to cut off the sleeves, cut them along the seam and fix them on wine bottles. Warm covers for cups are made in exactly the same way. It is nice when the tea party can be stretched for a long time, without worrying that the drink has cooled.

Gift Wrapping

You won’t surprise anyone with ordinary paper packaging or bags, but a creative solution for decorating gifts is always interesting. Cut the cuffs from the sleeves and wrap them in a small gift box. Add an unusual decor with a satin ribbon.

Fashionable scarf or snood

Scarfs-collars, collar-collars and snoods are very relevant now, but they do not have to be bought if you have an old sweater. From our workshop, you will learn how to quickly sew a snood from an old knitted sweater.

Socks for everyone

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Sew cozy socks that will warm your feet in winter from an old sweater with a bright and unusual besides. This fun accessory can be a fun addition to the main gift.

Skirt for fashionistas

Making a stylish skirt out of an old sweater is easy. You just need to cut off the top of a long sweater with a collar and sleeves. And from the remaining part to sew the original skirt with an elastic band.

Slippers for home

Making homemade shoes your own from an old sweater is easy. You should cut off the sleeves from the sweater, align them in length and sew the sole to them. Just a few minutes and get warm slippers that look like socks.

Bath mat

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Having at hand an old sweater and scissors, you can make a warm rug for the bathroom. Cut off the top of a long sweater with a collar and sleeves. Fasten the open areas between themselves with glue or grind on a sewing machine.

Pencils

Cut small parts from an old sweater and sew covers for plastic cups or cans from them. Just a few minutes and the unusual stand for pencils and pens is ready.