Turn an old sweater into matching scarf and leg warmers

I have this very pretty sweater that was given to me for Christmas a couple years ago. Unfortunately it's way too short. I really like the color though and for some reason I could not give it away because I kept thinking that maybe I can use it for something else.

So here is to all of you who are holding on to sweaters that are too small, short, or have a small stain but you just don't want to get rid of them!

 

There are many possibilities, (first I wanted to turn it into mittens) but I decided to make a scarf and matching leg warmers.

All you need is (besides your pretty sweater):

- fabric glue

- scissors

- buttons, brooch, other accessories to pimp up your scarf (optional)

So this is my sweater. Pretty, isn't it? :)

Then you take your scissors and cut a straight line across, right under the arm pit. Don't be scared! 

This is what you will work with. Yes, you definitely won't be able to wear it anymore now. Don't throw the other part away, we will need it later.

Now turn it inside out. Add two lines of fabric glue to the end that you just cut. Only add a few inches at a time because it dries quickly! Carefully fold it over and slightly push it down. Make sure the glue won't go through and stick to the other layer. You might want to put some paper in between just to make sure. There are so many different types of fabric glue out there. This is what I used and it worked just fine. Just make sure it says it's washable.

Turn your sweater/scarf back around and this is what it should look like. And that's it! You are already done. How quick was that?

You can also add some buttons, a brooch, pins, or anything else you would like to dress it up. I only had buttons at home but you get the idea.

Wasn't that easy?! 

Now if you want to make the matching leg warmers, go get the other sweater piece that was left earlier. It should look something like this.

Again, start cutting right under the arm pit straight up.

Fold and glue the edge you just cut, let it dry for a few minutes and you can already wear them! As you can see I am wearing mine with knitted boots, which is probably too much with the knitted sweater leg warmers. I just wanted to show you real quick what the end result would look like. Also, if your sleeves are wide enough at the wrist part, you can wear them to where that part is showing, instead of the cut and folded end.

Now you have your matching scarf and leg warmer set and the best thing is, it was FREE!

A lot going on right now

I've been pretty busy lately and therefore there wasn't much time for sewing or other crafts. I spent the last couple weeks getting ready for our move back to the US, and currently we are living in the hotel waiting for the day to get on the plane.
I have to admit that I am having a really hard time not doing anything crafty right now. But I still use the extra time wisely and think about new projects, bag pattern, and I also started working on putting up my new etsy shop.

One of my last projects I've worked on is this pair of shorts I've made for the Riley Blake contest. I will upload the pictures in a few weeks and let you know when it's time to vote. ;)

A big thank you to Lillyun Wynter Photography for taking these awesome pictures, as well as to the cute Juno for modelling them for me.

Kids lounge pants

 Last evening I was browsing the www to find out how to make lounge pants for kids. And no, I don't call them pajama pants because I don't want my kids to catch on fire at night. Because that might just happen to your little one if he wears loose pajamas while sleeping. If you don't know what I am talking about, you either don't have kids or you don't read the selvage of cotton flannel fabric. muahaha

They turned out a little longer than wanted but I'll just leave it this way. I also have to buy some of the wider elastic band to use for the next pair. This one was only 1/4" wide which works but I think a wider band would be more comfy.

my first skirt

I have never made any clothes before other than a pillowcase dress. I was always very interested but just like the free motion quilting it scares me somehow. :/
A while ago I found this easy sewing pattern on etsy. You don't need a special foot for it, only elastic sewing thread and a thin elastic band.
And when I say it's easy, it's REALLY easy. It takes a little bit to make the waste band but other than that, I had it finished within a few hours.

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I bought this really cute fabric today I wanted to use for this project.

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Then I started cutting and sewing with the famous stretchable thread. It's not as scary as it sounds.

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And this is what the finished product looks like! Unfortunately it turned out too big for me. BUMMER!!! Not sure now what I will do with it. I think I will buy the same fabric again and make another one but a little bit smaller.