Sweater Leg warmers - tutorial

Remember my sweater pillows? I said to keep the extra pieces for other projects....here is one of those projects! 

Supplies:

Sweater (I used a heavy cable knit one)

Scissors or rotary cutter/ruler/mat

sewing machine

Buttons (optional)

sewing needle and thread (optional)

Step 1: Lay out your sweater flat and cut off the arms of the sweater as close to the shoulder hem as you can. 

Step 2: Fold over the top raw edge about 1/2" and pin. Then sew to create a finished top edge. 

Step 3: optional - Handsew buttons down the length of 1 side. 

Step 4: Slip on over your boots or skinny jeans and fold under the top edge as needed or desired! 

If you create some - please share a picture! 

I will be linking up here...

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what I learned: Cable knit sweaters don't "give much or have much elasticity. It's better to choose a sweater that has some give to it.

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DIY Sweater pillows - cozy up!

This project is a great way to cozy up your couch in the Winter time! Not only does it add warmth and texture to the room they just inviting. Aren't they? :) 

let's get started!

Materials:

sweater - one from your closet or thifted

Pillow form

measuring tape

scissors

Needle/thread

sewing machine

straight pins

embellishements (like buttons) - optional 

---> (don't forget to share a picture of your pillows if you give this a try!) <----

Step 1: Wash and dry your sweater. I picked up two from a thrift store in the same color but different thicknesses and textures. Turn the sweater inside out.

Step 2: Place your pillow form onto your sweater lining up one edge of the form with a side of the sweater if possible. This makes 1 less seam for your to sew! 

Step 3: Measure around the pillow leaving a margin to sew. Mark and cut the sweater. Sew the two pieces together leaving a space to slip the pillow form in. Cut away the excess sweater (save for other projects!) and turn right side out.

Step 4: Slip the pillow form in and hand stitch the opening closed.

Embellish if desired. I added a button to the center and back pulling the center together. 

Pillow #2 Sweater rosettes

With my 2nd sweater I added different embellishments:

Step 1: I cut the cuff off of one sleeve and sewed a basting stitch all the way around one end. 

Then I pulled it tight and knotted it off. 

Repeat on the opposite end.

Step 2: Holding one end, "smoosh" the shape down to create a round looking flower. Stitch the two layers together with a few small stitches. 

Place onto the pillow top and stitch into place.

Then I added a rosettes by taking a couple of different strips and rolling them. 

and that's IT! Pillows that are cozy, soft and original! 

Make them in bold fun colors too! 

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