Category Archives: refashion

Yesterday’s Sweater

Posted on March 5, 2011 by sewtheday

Totally Kids Times wrote a sweet little piece titled Yesterday’s Sweater which showcased items made from upcycled sweaters!   I’m very honored that they included a couple of my hats!  Thanks Totally Kids Times! I wanted to share a How To … Continue reading →

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The Week in Wool – 2

Posted on January 30, 2011 by sewtheday

Here are this weeks recycled wool and cashmere sweater projects. These two black cashmere hats are 3-6 month sized, each with a small appliqued lambswool star, pink and blue respectively. This ManiMina Elfin Earflap Hat is hot pink wool/angora blend … Continue reading →

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The Week in Wool

Posted on January 23, 2011 by sewtheday

This is what I’ve made this week from upcycled wool and cashmere sweaters….mostly hats, and one lone owl. 3 newborn sized gnome / pixie hats… All made from 100% lambswool.  I was destined to spend the rest of the week … Continue reading →

Posted in baby, cashmere, custom, hand sewing, hats, needle felting, Plushie, Reclaimed, refashion, repurpose, reuse, sewing, sweater, Sweaters, toddler, upcycle, wool | 2 Comments

More Pointy Hats!

Posted on January 10, 2011 by sewtheday

I finished up a couple more upcycled sweater hats over the weekend! I’m not really a pink person, but this pink stripe really spoke to me. I think it would be perfect for Valentine’s Day or spring pictures in a … Continue reading →

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Still Here

Posted on December 6, 2010 by sewtheday

I’m sorry for being so absent lately.  My classes have ben eating up my time lately.  I had two weeks of midterms for one class and finals and term papers in two others.  I’m down to one class now, so … Continue reading →

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One Gnome Costume – Check

Posted on October 30, 2010 by sewtheday

I finished Little Bit’s Halloween costume… He’s a Garden Gnome! His hat is made from a lambswool sweater and his beard is a lambswool and angora blend.  Both recycled wool sweaters of course. :) I went rummaging in the wool … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall, Halloween, Little Bit, Reclaimed, refashion, Stash busting, Sweaters, up-cycle, upcycle, wool | 3 Comments

Tutorial: Sweater Shoulder Refashion

Posted on September 29, 2010 by sewtheday

Last spring our Mom’s Club did a clothing swap.  I got this great little cotton sweater with white moose on if for Little Bit for this winter.  I thought it was perfect!  Then I put it on him today and … Continue reading →

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