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How To Felt Wool Sweaters – FREE Online Class

July 31, 2016

How To Felt Wool Sweaters – FREE Online Class

Would you like to transform your old wool sweaters into something fabulous? I am so excited to let you know what I have been doing the past month, and to let you know that I just published my first online class. It has been a month full of studying, researching, filming … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Sewing, Sewing Video, Tutorials, Upcycled Sweater Projects, Upcyling, Wool Sweaters Tagged With: felting wool sweaters, free tutorial, online class, Recycling, upcycled sweaters, wool sweater

diy Upcycled Poncho

May 22, 2016

diy Upcycled Poncho

Do you have a few sweaters kicking around that you don't wear? Turn them into a fun, colorful diy upcycled poncho. ponchos are not just for little girls! Last fall I designed a few little girl poncho patterns and had the intentions of making them into women patterns, because … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Upcycled Clothing, Upcycled Sweater Projects, Upcyling, Wool Sweaters Tagged With: felted wool sweaters, fleece, poncho, Sewing, upcycled sweaters, upcycling

How To Print And Bind Your Own Weekly Planner

March 15, 2016

How To Print And Bind Your Own Weekly Planner

I have always been intrigued with making my own booklets and binding them myself.  I used to do it as a child, punching holes in pages of artwork and tying them together with strips of colored yarn. Over the years I have tried several methods of binding and have come up with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Organizing, Sewing, Sewing Video, Tutorials, Upcycled Sweater Projects, Upcyling, Video, Wool Sweaters Tagged With: binding tutorial, DIY, organizing, planner system, weekly planner

Upcycled Sweater Carrot Tutorial

February 26, 2016

Upcycled Sweater Carrot Tutorial

Here it is almost Easter time and what a great time to get out your sweater stash and make SWEATER carrots. Yep, fabric CARROTS! What can't you make out of upcycled sweaters? Ha, ha.  I am going to share with you a quick upcycled sweater carrot tutorial. If you don't sew and are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Free Patterns, Gifts & Cards, Holiday & Seasonal, Sewing, Tutorials, Upcycled Sweater Projects, Upcyling, Wool Sweaters

How To Measure Hands For Mittens

January 14, 2016

How To Measure Hands For Mittens

This was one of the first patterns I designed using upcycyled wool sweaters. I tweaked and adjusted this pattern until these mittens fit perfectly, unlike some of the other mitten patterns I tried to make that were way too bulky for my liking. This pattern has been a great little … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tips, Upcycled Sweater Projects Tagged With: hand measurements, mittens, upcycled sweater mittens, upcycled sweater patterns, Upcycled Sweater Projects

DIY Christmas Gift – Mistletoe and Mrs. Meyer’s Pine Dish Soap

December 20, 2015

DIY Christmas Gift – Mistletoe and Mrs. Meyer’s Pine Dish Soap

Have any of you tried Mrs. Meyer's dish soap? If you haven't you need to give it a whirl. A few months ago I was in Santa Barbara, California on a business trip with my husband and I popped into a Whole Foods Market (one of my most favorite stores). I always check to see if they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Gifts & Cards, Holiday & Seasonal, Upcycled Sweater Projects Tagged With: Christmas gifts, cleaning

It’s Pancho Time

December 13, 2015

It’s Pancho Time

It's poncho time. Keep your little girls toasty warm this winter season with a poncho.  Whether your little girl or toddler is at play, at school, or just hanging out in the house, a poncho is a great lightweight covering that is not too bulky or constricting. These … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Upcycled Sweater Projects Tagged With: pancho, Sewing, Upcycled Sweater Projects

Upcycled Sweater Mistletoe Tutorial

December 2, 2015

Upcycled Sweater Mistletoe Tutorial

I love having greenery in my house in the winter and a cute little sprig of mistletoe with its contrasting white berries and a red ribbon hung above the door is a breath of fresh air to me, and a great way to get a few more of those heart felt kissaroos. Who couldn't use a little … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday & Seasonal, Home Decor, Sewing, Tutorials, Upcycled Sweater Projects Tagged With: Christmas decorations, Sewing, Upcycled Sweater Projects, upcycled sweaters, wool sweater

Upcycled Felted Wool Sweater Balls

November 22, 2015

Upcycled Felted Wool Sweater Balls

I hope you have been saving  the sweater scraps when you are cutting out your sweater mittens, slippers, or other felted wool projects, because I am going to show you how easy it is to make these adorable upcycled felted wool sweater balls. Who would have thought that you could … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Sewing, Sewing Video, Tutorials, Upcycled Sweater Projects, Upcyling, Video, Wool Sweaters Tagged With: felted wool sweaters, Sewing, sweater balls, Upcycled Sweater Projects

Easy To Make Upcycled Skirts

October 31, 2015

Easy To Make Upcycled Skirts

It's boot and skirt weather! The air is getting cool and crisp and what a great time to throw on your tights and skirts.  In the office, running errands or even keeping house, a skirt, some tights and a pair of boots are a great GO TO for any occasion. I love wearing skirts in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Sewing, Upcycled Clothing, Upcycled Sweater Projects, Upcyling, Wool Sweaters Tagged With: girl skirts, knit skirts, recycled sweaters, Recycling, Sewing, sewing pattern, skirt pattern, upcycled sweater patterns, Upcycled Sweater Projects, women skirt pattern, womens skirts, yoga waistband

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