Felting Wool Sweaters
There are a number of ways you can make felt, but Felting Wool Sweaters is one of the easiest methods. Learn how to felt a wool sweater with this helpful tutorial. Complete with step-by-step photos and helpful troubleshooting tips and tricks, this article will make you a felting expert in no time. This is a frugal method for making felt. Simply go to the thrift store and purchase a few wool sweaters for next to nothing, or upcycle some old sweaters you no longer like wearing. This is a great recycling craft for Earth day or any day of the year!
Estimated CostUnder $10
Time to CompleteIn an evening
Primary TechniqueRepurposing
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One craft project we highly recommend for those who enjoy felting wool sweaters is making cozy felted wool coasters. This project is perfect for beginner and intermediate crafters, as it involves simple felting techniques and basic sewing skills. These coasters make a great gift for friends and family, especially during the holiday season or for housewarming parties.
Another fun and practical craft project idea for felting wool sweater enthusiasts is creating felted wool pot holders. This project is a bit more advanced, making it ideal for crafters with some experience in felting. These pot holders are not only functional but also add a touch of handmade charm to any kitchen. They make wonderful gifts for home cooks and foodies, especially during the fall and winter months.
For those looking for a more challenging felting project, we suggest trying your hand at making a felted wool tote bag. This project is best suited for advanced crafters who are comfortable with more intricate felting and sewing techniques. A felted wool tote bag is not only stylish but also durable, making it a perfect accessory for any season. It can be a lovely gift for a friend or family member who appreciates handmade items that are both fashionable and functional.
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BatLady
May 13, 2011
Brilliant! Just what I was looking for to use the old sweater stash in a new way.
southjerseygirl
Apr 04, 2010
This would work well with old 100% skirts too. I found a moth hole right in the front of a wool skirt and plan to felt it. What I'd like is some ideas on what to make with the felted fabric besides the obvious - purses, totes, vests and the like.
creativellyimpaire d 9012254
Feb 04, 2012
You can also make placemats, coaters, patches for blankets and quilts, and they make cute flowers too! You can make different styles/colors of felt flowers (if you want to use the same fabric from your skirt you can dye them different colors or try bleaching for different effects) and use as embellishments for other crafts or make a buquet of felt flowers! I hope one or some of these ideas were helpful. Have fun!
ddee726
Jan 26, 2010
I love this idea, not just for the mittens, but the felting. I was so please to see the instructions for how to reuse sweaters. It so much more fun to shop when you know you will be able to reuse the item later. Plus now when I see sweaters that are marked 95% off but are the wrong size, I can buy them anyway! I'm ready to see if the "dots" have moved at my local discount store. Thanks to all of the contributors to this site. I share it with my friends as much as possible and try to utilize the affiliate links when I can. Keep up the GREAT work. Donna a collector of craft projects, too
Crafter 9712672
Dec 31, 2009
I had no idea you could make your own felt. This is great especially since you use old sweaters that have seen their better days and either shrunk up already or have holes in them. Thank you for the info
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