Category Archives: sweater

Busy Busy Busy!

Posted on March 17, 2011 by sewtheday

I know I haven’t done a real update in weeks…sorry. I’ve been up to my eyeballs in Astronomy, Environmental Health, and Biology… my university courses for this semester. Papers, tests, and now midterms. Ugh! I have managed to get a … Continue reading →

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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 – 5

Posted on February 20, 2011 by sewtheday

Not much wool this week, I’ve been crocheting like mad though. I did finished a little stuffed bunny made from upcycled cashmere and one purple cashmere hat. I think she has the sweetest little face. :) She’s made from the … 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 →

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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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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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Garden Gnome and Lamkins

Posted on September 11, 2010 by sewtheday

The weather has turned a bit colder here in the past week and the sun goes down noticeably sooner. Little Bit’s after dinner romp in the garden therefor requires a hat of course! Here are just a few pictures of … Continue reading →

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Baby It’s Cold Outside

Posted on September 3, 2010 by sewtheday

The weather here has take a shift to the cold side, especially the mornings. My thermometer outside has been reading 55 at 8am. Brrrrr! It certainly makes me want to sit in front a warm fire with a cup of … Continue reading →

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Sweet Pin Cushion

Posted on August 18, 2010 by sewtheday

Looking for a way to use up those felted wool sweater scraps?Better Homes and Gardens has a wonderful tutorial for making a sweet little cupcake pincushion! I’ll probably give this a try sometime in the next week! I have a … Continue reading →

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Custom Work

Posted on June 20, 2010 by sewtheday

I thought I’d share some of my recent custom work…. This little zipper birdy coin purse was for Yasemin. A hot pink extra large wetbag for Aspen… A pair of Soap Saver Socks in brown and white twist cotton. I … Continue reading →