Summer isn't the usual time to look for lambswool sweaters, but any time of year is right for felted wool craft projects! This Not-Quite-Free project arose from a request for some softer pillow covers to go over existing pale blue denim pillows. I don't remember who made the request....it might have been me.
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| Another gem from the thrift store |
This project is from the archives, it started more than one winter ago, maybe even two, but I'd never gotten the photos together until now. Anyway, if you are doing summer clothing cleanouts and want a new way to use that sweater than you like but never wear, consider re-purposing it into a pillow cover.
The sweater I used was made from 100% lambswool, says so right there on the tag. If you are going to shrink a sweater make sure it is 100% wool, no nylon or rayon allowed!
This was a bit of a quick and easy project, I didn't want to fuss with zippers or buttons, so I opted for tie closures along the bottom.
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| See the denim peeking through? Durable, but not as soft. |
Not super pretty in the end, but this wasn't for a fashion magazine.
The end product after over a year in service - a few fabric pills but still soft and sporting that awesome argyle patterns.
Happy re-using and freestyling!