From old to new with your own hands. Sewing things from old clothes with your own hands

23.01.2021

Probably, every family is faced with a situation where a large number of old things accumulate in the pantry that are no longer needed, but it is a pity to throw them away. In this case, we are pleased to announce that you can make many interesting and stylish decor items from them. All you need is imagination and creative thinking. Let's take a look at a few ideas to help turn potential trash into designer art.

Converting old clothes to new

Tight blouses that you would like to wear a few more times can be returned to the hanger by inserting pieces of a similar fabric into the side seams of the sleeves and belt. Better yet, lengthen the armhole by using wedges in contrasting colors.

An old sleeveless dress that is well preserved can be turned into an elegant blouse with sleeves. We take the fabric from the remains of a skirt, belt or cuff.

Crimplen dresses can be turned into warm winter robes. First you need to carve out the top. We use pre-moistened and smoothed flannel as a substrate. We sew both parts in pairs with squares and sew. Pockets, sleeves and a collar can be made of wool tape, which will not only look stylish, but also warm.

Your favorite skirt can be lengthened using a contrasting fabric that is sewn from the bottom in the form of a rim. We make pockets from the same material.

We make a large bag from an old skirt. Stitch the bottom and make a wide hem at the top in the places where the handles will be. To make it easy to carry things in a makeshift bag, we leave some of the side seams not stitched.

An old coat can be used to sew decorative pillows, chair covers or stools. We decorate them with braid and various applications so that they are in harmony with the design of the room.

We transform old woolen coats into thick blankets. Cut two coats into equal pieces in the shape of a square or triangle and sew them to a cotton sheet. The latter can be cut out of old robes or dresses. At the end, we sew about 30 meters of narrow tape so that the joints are not visible.

Little tricks

The tops of old socks can be cut off and sewn onto the inside of the sleeve of a baby jacket. This will protect the little ones from snow.
If the trousers on the knees are peeling or torn, cut them off and sew them neatly. Let's get stylish shorts. From the leftover fabric, you can make bags for replacement shoes that your child will wear to school.
Shabby towels can be used to sew napkins or small hand towels.
We turn the tablecloth, which is no longer covered on the table, into towels or napkins, using whole parts.
If your cotton nightgown has peeled off the top, you can cut off the bottom and sew a soft pillowcase out of it.
We change old men's shirts into pillowcases or aprons. If the collar is worn out in them, we strip it off and turn it on the other side, and shorten the shabby cuffs a little.
By combining wedges from an old woolen coat, you can make an elegant skirt. We make a vest in the same way.
We cut the old nylon and vegetable nets in a spiral. From the obtained long pieces of fabric, we tie a washcloth for washing dishes.

Trouser repair

If the braid is worn out or torn in the pants, carefully strip it off, clean the edges from threads and dust. Insert a new layer of braid so that it sticks out 1-2 mm. We sew it with stitches on both sides.

New sheets with worn out

Most often, the sheets are washed in the middle, and the edges do not lose strength. Fold it in the middle, sew the edges and cut. After that, remove the worn-out fabric from both sides. The sheet becomes narrower, but you can still use it.

In the process of creating new things, you do not need to be afraid to combine materials. From old bags, trousers, shirts, sneakers, leather coats, you can make many small details that are suitable even for new clothes. These can be belts, patches, buttons, etc.

Fashion patches

Square, round or oval patches from leather bags, boots and old gloves look great on all knitted items. They can be sewn on in advance, without waiting for the wool to completely wear off. Modern trends in the fashion world show that such improvised decorative elements look stylish not only on children's, but also on adult clothes. The smallest ones can sew patches on their worn knees without hesitation.

We transform an old fur coat for a child into a new one

Children grow up quickly, so parents have to periodically change their entire wardrobe. What can be made from a children's cotton coat? Cut the sleeve in the middle (use a razor for fluff). Insert a long piece of drape, 5-6cm wide, expanding it. To make the sleeve longer, we sew on the cuffs. At the bottom of the fur coat, cut off two pieces of fabric 10 cm wide and combine them with two pieces of drape 5-6 cm each. From the same material we make two planks and a rack on which the lock will be placed. Before sewing on the down, put it with the flesh on the back of the drape, leaving some space for the seams. After that, we attach it with a zigzag on a typewriter or with a stitching hand seam.

If the down is artificial and has a fabric structure, it can be sewn with a machine without hesitation. Sewing buttons to such a fur coat, substitute a piece of thick paper inside. It will separate the fluff so that it does not interfere with work.

Some more useful ideas

We make a vest from an old unnecessary fur coat using pieces of drape. We form a drape trim at the waist, circle the neckline, armholes with it and sew the straps for fasteners. The latter should have a double layer.

We turn the old long raincoat into a suit with a blouse and a skirt. The cuffs and collar can be additionally decorated with leather or corduroy. If the fabric has faded, we rewire the raincoat, and, if necessary, extend or extend it by adding corduroy.

Don't rush to throw your broken umbrella into the trash. You can make a large bag out of it. To do this, we connect the wedges to get a solid piece of fabric, and then sew, additionally cutting out the pockets.

We make shoe insoles from felt hats. To do this, cut out pieces of fabric, soak them and iron them to align. By gluing felt to the legs of sofas and armchairs, it will be possible to protect carpets and floors from damage.

Old plastic oilcloth can be used for children, making them a good "sled". We sew it in such a way that an impromptu bag is formed, we fill it with old clothes and other fabric, and then we sew. The result is a soft and comfortable sled.

We knit a rug with our own hands

We cut old clothes, sheets and other unnecessary things into narrow strips. Stretch them, mix and start weaving. A thick hook is suitable for this. As a result, we get a beautiful rug for the kitchen, bathroom, stool cape, cat bedding and the like. In this case, the shape of the finished product is limited only by the imagination of the author.

This is how you can breathe new life into old, unnecessary things by turning them into decorative items. At first glance, it seems that it is not worth the time spent, but there are always more pluses than minuses. There is less rubbish in an apartment or house, and children will learn to respect other people's work and appreciate everything they have. Good luck!

Recently I was visiting one of my school friends. She is now on maternity leave and has two mischievous twins growing up. It cannot be said that she has a lot of free time, but what Olga did just amazed me. This is a find! Probably, every mistress of the house has preserved old sheets and pillowcases that have already gone out of use, but it's a pity to throw them away. They are often used as rags, but there are more sophisticated ways to reuse such fabric.

Second life of old things

Reuse of old items is now in vogue to reduce waste and significantly reduce the cost of purchasing new items. Who would have thought…

Patchwork quilt

In order to make a quilt, you need to sew multi-colored pieces of fabric and put pieces of cotton wool between them. If you choose bright patches, then in general you can get a very stylish bedspread that will decorate any room.

It is believed that the patchwork style is pretty uniform. But, playing with color, patterns and textures, you can create a wide variety of decor and interior elements: soft and delicate, warm in autumn, or, conversely, bright and funny.

Decor for small pillows
Any pillow, especially a sofa pillow, can be easily decorated using pieces of fabric from old sheets. Fringe, various patterns, flower petals are all great ideas for decorating a gray or black sofa cushion.

The design of your new pillow is entirely up to you. Just trust your imagination and start creating!

Kids tent
And here is the craft that I saw at a friend's house. Simply amazing, isn't it?

What could be better for children than their own tent, moreover, made by beloved parents! True, to build such a structure, mom and dad will have to work hard.

Bright sheets are ideal for a children's tent, although solid white sheets will also perfectly fit into the interior.

Wicker floor mat
As you can see, it's not so difficult to make a bright rug in the bathroom or in the corridor from sheets. To do this, you will need several multi-colored canvases, a frame-base for a rug, a sewing machine and a little patience.

To create such a colorful rug, you need to cut the sheet into small strips, twist a lot of braids from them and attach to the base. The work is a little time consuming, but the result is great!

After viewing these photos, you will definitely think about whether or not to throw away old pillowcases and sheets. I would be glad if these ideas inspire you to create your own original products.

Curtains

Curtains made in the patchwork technique will become a highlight of the interior. You will need different pieces of fabric to make them. You can use old pillowcases, duvet covers, sheets.

Trinket box

You can make such a box out of a cardboard box and pillowcase, where toys, threads, medicines and other gizmos can be well put.

Pillowcase without sewing in 3 minutes!

Sew mattresses for children!

This is a very original idea for making useful crafts for the home. You will need simple materials, your desire, your enthusiasm and minimal sewing skills.

These reclining mattresses are very practical and you can make them for adults too - in this case, you just have to consider the length of the fabric and the number of pillows. In addition to using them at home, they can also be taken with you to nature and to any other trips. After all, they are compact, easy to roll up and easy to wash.

So, already on fire already with the desire to start as soon as possible?

Then go ahead!

You can buy pillowcases or sew with your own hands. You will need about 4-5 pieces. Their color, print and fabric can be absolutely different, because it all depends on your taste and preferences. Next, these pillowcases must be sewn together, and the holes for the pillows should be on one side - place them all on one side.

You can also make pillows yourself, or, in my opinion, it will be much easier to buy about 4-5 of the simplest and most inexpensive pillows. Insert pillows into the resulting pillowcase compartments, and you're done! It's so simple, fast, not expensive, and most importantly WITH YOUR HANDS, you can make a mattress for all occasions.

As far as you can understand, caring for it is simply elementary - you take out the pillows from the compartments, throw the cover from the pillowcases into the washing machine - and that's it!

Grocery bag

A great accessory for going to the market.

A creative person is subject not only to the creation of absolutely new things, but also to an incredible rework of old ones.

For example, an old sweater is so warm and cozy. How many memories are associated with him, how many warm evenings were spent in his cozy arms ... You just cannot take and get rid of such a thing. But even lying as a dead weight in the closet, it only causes annoyance.

Try giving your sweater a second life. It is not at all necessary to wear it again, you can make many useful and beautiful products and souvenirs from your favorite thing. And even if you do not know how to knit and embroider, and do not know any complex techniques, you will surely get a beautiful and original product.

I bring to your attention, in my opinion, amazingly simple and stylish ideas for altering an old sweater!

Remaking old things is exactly the case when you can implement the most incredible ideas and get a great result.

Don't be afraid to fantasize. You can make a lot of cozy things out of old sweaters. Here are some more creative ideas:

Now you will probably figure out what you can make out of an old sweater!

I wish you creative success!

Nobody wears them anymore, and it's a pity to throw them away. Common situation?

If you plan to disassemble your wardrobe, this does not mean at all that your old sweater, which has already served its purpose, needs to be thrown away. If you love knitted things, you can ennoble your home and yourself for the cold season, creating warmth and comfort around you. And all thanks to your sweater.

I bring to your attention 10 great ideas that will make you feel like magicians in some way. Choose the “transformation” you like!

1. Cute hat

From one or more old sweaters - for example, those that children will no longer wear because they grew out of them, you can make warm hats for the winter.

You can also use additional fabrics to warm or shape a new hat.

A warm sweater can make 2 options for a winter headdress.

Place a hat of the desired size on the sweater, circle the outline (taking into account the seams). Sew 2 parts of the hat on a sewing machine or by hand.

Or it is very easy to make such a hat, and it will take about 10 minutes.

The sewing algorithm is simple:

1. You will need: an old sweater, scissors and an old hat that you usually wear to measure your size.
2. Cut the bottom half of the sweater to the desired length.
3. Cut this part of the sweater along the seam.
4. Use an old hat to measure the size you want and cut off the unnecessary ones.
5. Fold the resulting part in 3-4 layers.

6. Cut an arc at the top.
7. Sew the two edges of the cap.
8. Sew the upper arcs.
9. Cut off the excess along the seam, turn over and the hat is ready!

Here is a similar video instruction, only instead of using a glue gun, we will not glue, but sew the seams.

2. Warm mittens or mitts

Everything you need: sweater, scissors, needles and thread (or a sewing machine).

Cut the mittens so that you can use the elastic (the bottom of the sweater). Before cutting, take measurements from your hand or take the mitten of the person for whom you are making new mittens. Now you just have to sew the parts of the mittens from the inside out and turn them out to the front side. Done!

Want to have DIY mittens in minutes?

Follow the next steps in the photo and read the instructions below to make mittens out of a sweater:

. Prepare your sweater: A wool sweater (at least 80% wool, but 100% preferred) works best for this idea. Wash the sweater with lukewarm water, then dry on a hot battery to keep the wool fibers knotted together so they don't fall apart when you cut. Your sweater will shrink significantly after drying. Tip: Wash your sweater in a mesh bag to avoid clogging the machine from wool fibers.

. Turn out sweater inside out, and place it on the table. Place your hand on one of the side edges of the sweater and draw the shape of the mitten around it. Add about 1 cm around the entire perimeter to ensure a seam. Remember to leave the bottom for the cuffs.

. Cut out along your contour mitten.

. Anchor front and back layers with multiple pins along the edges.

. Sew: Thread the floss needle and sew simple stitches along your outline. Make sure the bottom of the mitten is wide enough for your hand to fit easily. Remove excess fabric. Be careful not to cut too close to the stitching, it may fall apart.

. Now comes the fun part! Turn the mitten inside out to see the finished handmade product.

. Decorate: Use buttons, colorful threads, and other embellishments to make the mitten even more interesting.

. Repeat all steps on the opposite side of the sweater for the other mitten.

It's even easier to make warm mitts:

These mitts are very convenient to use your smartphone in the winter.

From the hem of the sweater, cut a rectangle 30 cm high and 20 cm long. Cut at the seam to create two pieces.

Fold both pieces right-side in lengthwise. Use pins to mark the hole about 6cm wide for the thumb, 5cm back from the edge.
Then sew, leaving a hole for the thumb and folding at the bottom.

Or like this:

Cut the cuffs out of the sleeve.
Determine your preferred finger length. Add about 2cm to this length and cut off the sleeve of the sweater.
Fasten the sleeve slit on the sewing machine with a zigzag stitch or overlock.
Wrap the ends into a 2 cm sleeve and sew with a needle and thread.
Place a glove on your hand and locate the desired location for the thumb hole. Cut where you want the hole to be. Unravel the seams carefully until the hole is comfortable for your thumb. Then secure the hole with a thread and a needle to prevent the threads from continuing to unravel.
Since the sleeves are a little weaker than the gloves should be, you need to reduce the diameter slightly. To do this, put gloves on your hands, pinch the excess fabric along the length of the sleeve, secure with several pins.
Take off your gloves. Hand secure trim and seam with needle and thread using backstitch.

3. Elegant lampshade

You can use any sweater for a lampshade, but if you want an original and beautiful decor, then it is better to look for something cute among unnecessary things.

Next, you need to pull the sweater over the lampshade and trim off the excess material at the top. At the same time, leave about 3-4 cm of material to bend and glue the edge with hot glue along the top of the lampshade. Just a lovely sight!

Or make a beauty like this:

4. Gift wrapping

Your fall or winter gift can be soft and cozy! Cut out strips of fabric from an old sweater and make a stylish package to your liking. You can use yarn for decoration (bubo, fringe). Or you can wrap the whole box and make a bow at the top. I wish you bright ideas!

5. New Year's wreath on the door

Warm welcome to everyone!
A circle made of straw can be taken as the basis for a wreath. And you will also need: a sweater (red, green or shiny is better for the New Year), a glue gun and decor.
Cut the seam on the sleeve of the sweater to wrap the sleeve around the wreath section. Glue the material together at the seam and cut off excess fabric. Take the remaining fabric and trim the next section of the wreath in the same way. When the wreath is finished with fabric, add the desired decor (letters, sequins, cones, etc.).

6. A sweater for a beloved dog

For small dogs, you can only use the sleeve of the sweater, but make sure the dog fits in it before starting work.

You can make a tank top or sweater with a three-quarter sleeve. Your dog will look stylish and will not freeze on a walk or in a cold house.

Simple dog jumpsuit

Before you decide to sew clothes for your pet, you need to take measurements accurately. This is done according to the scheme. Dog jumpsuit does not require a lot of measurements. You only need to know the distance from the middle of the neck to the tail and the length of the limbs.

Well, if you decide to accurately fit the clothes to the size of the pet, then you will need to take more measurements: neck girth, chest volume (at the level behind the elbow bends), the length of the hind and front limbs, the distance from the neck to the tail, as well as from the lower part of the neck to the navel. All measurements must be done by hand using a special tape with millimeter divisions.

Decoding of values:
A - neck girth;
B - distance from the middle of the neck to the tail;
C is the distance between the hind and forelimbs;
D - length from collar to sleeve edge;
E - chest circumference behind the elbows;
F - the girth of the hind limb in the widest part;
G - forelimb girth in the widest part;
H - muzzle circumference.

Elementary pattern:

In order to make a pattern, you should determine the size from the neck to the tail of the dog, then divide it into eight parts. One part will become a cell in your circuit. Further along the cells it will be possible to draw the details of the product, which will subsequently need to be transferred to the sweater fabric.

7. Cozy flowerpots, mugs

This is an easy way to decorate plastic pots. For example, an idea for a last minute home decorating idea for a holiday party.

Sweater sleeves are suitable for decorating flowerpots. Measure the height of your pot and cut off a portion of the sleeve, leaving about 4cm of headroom. Place the fabric over the flowerpot and process the edges if necessary (sew, glue, etc.)

A simple yet interesting touch to your interior:

By the same principle, you can put on vases, mugs, etc. in winter clothes.

8. Pet bed

Made a pillow for yourself - take care of your four-legged friend. Sewing a bed from an old sweater is probably even easier than a regular pillow.
To do this, it is enough to simply insert a pillow into the sweater itself (it is better to be dense so that it does not squeeze under the weight of the animal), tightly fill the sleeves with any fabric material, fasten them together so that they frame the resulting base and serve as a side. That's it, the bed is ready.

If you are not good at needlework, it will most likely turn out not very smooth, but believe me, your pet will still be grateful to you, especially since this bed will smell of you, and pets appreciate things with the owner's smell.

Want to be neat?

1. Sew the neck of the sweater inside out and sew the sweater at the height of the cutouts
for the sleeves to form a single collar.
2. Fill the side with holofiber, synthetic winterizer or other material.
3. Sew the sleeve cuffs together.
4. Place a beanbag inside the rest of the sweater and tie everything to the sleeves.

A comfortable bed in front of you!

9. Pillows - "thoughts"

One way to decide the fate of an old sweater is to sew decorative pillows out of it on the sofa, so those who don't know how to knit at all will have the opportunity to decorate their home with unusual knits.
To make pillows look more original, choose plain sweaters with intricate knits, braids, knobs, or sweaters with Scandinavian patterns on a white background.

First of all, consider an old sweater. Does it match the color of the room design, does it match the existing accessories. The sweater should not be too worn out, otherwise you will not get a nice, neat new thing. As a last resort, we use only well-preserved parts of it.

Place a pillow over the sweater and mark the size you want.

Cut off the upper part of the sweater with a neckline and sleeves and cut out a pillow cover of the size we need.
Sew the side and top parts.

On the bottom, you can make a button closure or just sew it after the pillow is put into the cover.

It takes a minimum of cutting and sewing work, but such pillows will delight the eye for a long time and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the house.
You can decorate them as you like with buttons, flowers, or other decor.

10. Plaid

In order to make a blanket with your own hands, collect all the woolen sweaters available in the house. I think every housewife has things that have not been worn for a long time, but still have a very decent look and can serve as an excellent material for a future blanket. Think about what color scheme you would like to make your blanket. For my blanket, I used about 10 sweaters in blue, gray and cream colors. But you can use more. I bought some of my sweaters on sale and they only cost me $ 1, and you can also visit second-hand shops that sell good quality items at a reasonable price. Ask your friends if they might be happy to give you their unwanted woolen items!

Prepare your sweaters in advance: loosen the seams, remove buttons, buttons, zippers. Sort fabrics by color and wash separately by color to prevent fading.
Place your sweaters in an old pillowcase to prevent lint from clogging your washing machine. Then wash them with detergent in hot and then cold water, then use a centrifuge to finish washing.
This is necessary in order to see which of the sweaters shrink more during the wash process, and which do not change their original shape at all.

To do this, you need to prepare a template of the desired size from cardboard.

After making the squares, figure out how they will be arranged by spreading them on the floor.

You can start sewing. I used the largest straight stitch on my sewing machine. Leave an allowance of about 1/4 inch. Sew all the pieces together while gently advancing the fabric, slowly pulling through the sewing machine if necessary. After sewing, the sewing machine will have to be thoroughly cleaned, as there are many fluff remains.

Here are the large pieces that I ended up with before making the final seams.

From the inside, it looks like this:

I also made a wool lining for my blanket, you can use flannel, which will also be a great lining. I also rounded the corners of the blanket using a template.

As for the finishing, I do it by hand using a closed overlock. I really like the look this stitch gives to the blanket. This is how I imagine a warm and cozy home blanket. Hopefully the pictures are helpful in getting a better idea of \u200b\u200bhow to make a stitch.

Imagine how useful it is to have such a blanket on hand on the couch on cool winter evenings.

Based on materials theyou.ru, designadecor.blogspot.ru

Now your favorite sweater can stay with you for a few more years!

New life of old things.

A creative person is subject not only to the creation of absolutely new things, but also to an incredible rework of old ones.

For example, an old sweater is so warm and cozy. How many memories are associated with him, how many warm evenings were spent in his cozy embrace ... You simply cannot take and get rid of such a thing. But even lying as a dead weight in the closet, it only causes annoyance.

I bring to your attention, in my opinion, amazingly simple and stylish ideas for altering an old sweater!

2. Fashionable scarflet from an old sweater
For girls who love beautiful knitted things, but do not know how to knit themselves. It is very easy and simple to create a scarflet (a short warm band around the neck) from an old sweater, which has been rubbed in some places, but it's a pity to throw it away.

We need:

1. Old chunky knit sweater
2. Two large decorative buttons
3. Scissors, a needle, thread
4. Sewing machine (if possible)

How to do:

Place your sweater on the table. Use a tape measure to measure the size of the scarflet. You can roughly be guided by this data: 20 cm x 75 cm.
It is best to cut the strip on the back or chest. Be sure to leave the elastic of the sweater at one end, it will look good in the final version of the model.

Now you need to process the edges. You can do this by hand with a neat, inconspicuous stitch. Also on the sewing machine there is a special seam for processing knitwear.

Now just fold the scarf as shown in the picture and sew on the decorative buttons. Do not bother with special holes for buttons, you will not need them, because the scarflet can be removed very easily over the head.

3. Cover for a heating pad

An ordinary heating pad in an unusual design. It seems that even at one glance at her, you can recover.
Using an old sweater, you can keep the heating pad warm for much longer, all you need to do is cut and sew a cover like this:

4. Potholders

Potholders and coasters from a used sweater. Such a set will immediately add coziness to your kitchen, and you - a good mood, because it is always pleasant to create original things with your own hands.

Feel free to take scissors and cut the old sweater at the seams, you don't have to open it.

Then we take a sheet of paper and circle our hand with such a margin so that it is convenient for you in a sewn potholder; next we draw a square outline for the stand, also with a margin.

We attach our patterns to the sweater with pins and cut it out.

Now we sew - it will be more convenient to first sweep away 2 parts, and then sheathe them with an oblique inlay, in tone or contrast, as you like best.

It remains only to check the seams, remove the basting threads, and our kitchen kit is ready!

5. Pencil holder
Cut out a piece of fabric from a sweater or other unnecessary knitted thing and sew a warm cover for a glass (a tin can without a lid, a miniature coffee can, an old cup with a broken handle ...) - now you have a cute pencil holder.

Clothing color [email protected] can be matched to your interior. It will look very stylish:

6. Diary case

Notebook covers, unless they are of high quality leather, wear out quickly. Sometimes you don't even have time to fill it up to the middle - and it is already pretty worn out. Sew him a cover out of a not-so-rough sweater! Choose a brighter piece with a pattern, or decorate it yourself

7. We insulate our phones, netbooks and e-books

You probably know that in the cold the battery charge "melts" very quickly, so gadgets should be kept warm whenever possible. To keep your netbook, tablet or smartphone from freezing in winter, sew it a "fur coat" from your favorite, but already pretty shabby sweater. Why spend money on a plastic shell made by no idea where and by whom, when you can make your own masterpiece.

And extra protection against scratches will not harm your gadgets.

8. Vintage candlestick
All you need for a candlestick like this is jars and crochet sweaters!

9. "Clothes" for candles
"Clothes" for candles will add warmth and comfort to your home. It can be especially beautiful if the sweater is white and the candles are also white.

10. Decor on vases
Make a winter collection for your ceramic vases. If your old sweater has sleeves in good condition, you can simply cut off the sleeve and decorate a vase or bottle with it.

Helpful hint: when cutting off the sleeve, do not forget that the length of the part cut for decoration must be greater than the height of the vase in order to bend the cut under the bottom and fix it there (glue it to the bottom of the vase or bottle or sew it neatly).

11. Bottle case
Another idea of \u200b\u200bhow to set the New Year's table in an unusual way! Let all the bottles be in winter coats.

12. Lens case

Photo lenses are sensitive and delicate devices that should be protected from shock and shock. Not completely, but partially, a cover made from a sweater sleeve will cope with this task. Plus, he looks very cute.

13. Warm heart

As a cozy gift for a loved one, for example, for Valentine's Day, they are perfect heartsmade from fluffy sweaters ... It will take you very little time to make them, and the effect will surpass all expectations.

Draw a heart template on paper, attach it to the sweater, and cut out two identical pieces. Sew them right-side-in, leaving a small opening for turning and filling.
After turning the heart out, fill it with padding polyester or holofiber, or you can make a fragrant "filling" from dried herbs or coffee beans. Sew up the hole carefully.

A wonderful souvenir is ready!

14. Original bracelet

It is easy to make original accessories from an old sweater by wrapping large bracelets with a knitted fabric

15. Cup holder
Use jar lids and sweater bits to make comfortable cup coasters.

16. Stool seat
Boring chair from Ikea? The seat of the sweater scraps sewn into one cloth on a typewriter and wrapped around will amuse you.

And this is how you can "refine" the old chair:

But the best thing is to sew funny toys for your child.

17. Stuffed toys
Almost everyone loves soft toys. There are such a variety of plush animals on the shelves of shops now that your eyes run up.

But a toy, sewn by hand, has an advantage over factory copies.

Both the process of creating a soft toy and the result will be useful and pleasant. Therefore, you should definitely try and sew a soft toy with your own hands from start to finish.

You just need to take care in advance and select the necessary materials, tools and accessories for the product.

Required materials and tools:

old sweater
sintepon
thread with a needle
scissors
yarn
accessories for decor

First, we print on a printer or draw a template for the future toy by hand. We will have this funny, bright rabbit.

The template can be downloaded - click on the picture and go to Yandex.foto. There, under the picture, click on the ellipsis ... - "Open original". The original will open in a new tab - right-click on it and select "Save Image As ..." from the menu that opens.

The template includes a blank for the main part (1), two blanks for the ears (2, 3), two blanks for the hands (4, 5), one blank for the tail (6) and one blank for the teeth (7). Solid lines indicate contours (cut lines) and dashed lines indicate stitching points.

We cut out blanks from paper,

pin to the sweater with pins.

Cut out the blanks from the sweater.

Turning the blanks inside out

and fasten it with pins.

We sew the blanks, leaving unstitched places to turn them out to the front side.

And we turn out only the blanks of the handles.

We connect the blanks as shown in the photo and sew.

We sew the ears in the same way as the legs.

We turn the resulting blank onto the front side.

We fill the resulting rabbit blank with padding polyester and sew it up.

We make a ponytail. Cutting a circle out of a sweater, fill it with padding polyester,

sew and sew to the rabbit's body.

We make eyes and a nose from buttons, sew on teeth.

The soft toy and the old sweater are ready.

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