recycled wool sweaters

[keljonma]

This whole thread makes me wish I didn't just donate 15 like new wool sweaters.....

Does the quality of the wool matter?
Does the thickness matter?
Are some wools easier to cut or sew than others?

 

[freemotion]

Also check out Martha Stewart's....or is it Stuart? website. There are instructions for felting old sweaters and some cute toys and mittens, if I remember correctly. If someone has access to a bunch from Goodwill, you could make up some really great gifts or to sell.

 

[SandraMort]

Diaper covers and wool baby pants!!!!!

 

[keljonma]

Sandra, my dd made lots of her wooly baby pants after she bought one and saw how easy it would be to duplicate. I don't think she used sweaters, but I could be wrong. Thought provoking subject....

 

[SandraMort]

use the sleeves for pants!

 

[Dixiedoodle]

I read that these wool sweaters could be used as cushions for your clogs--just cut them to fit into your shoes and they are great for warmth and 'bounce'! Also, how about making mittens from them??? Place your hand on the sweater --with your wrist at the them hemmed edge and trace--leaving enough room for a seam..You can use old flannel jps or sheets for lining the mittens..

 

[dacjohns]

I suppose you could unravel them and knit or crochet new items with the yarn.

 

[erthymom2]

i buy them at yard sales or on half-price day at the s.army, "felt them" them stich them up as small pillow covers for the couch, travel pillow size for the car, and seat covers for my auction-seat cushion i take to sit on - keeps my tush toasty!!

 

[big brown horse]

http://www.marthastewart.com/photog...ts?lpgStart=1&currentslide=1&currentChapter=1

I just bought about 10 100% wool sweaters from GoodWill to start my Holiday gifts.

 

[TanksHill]

Ok now I am starting to get this whole felting thing. If you make any of those felted teacup pin cushions I would love to buy one from you!!!!

My Good Will charges so much for everything. I need to find another surce for sweaters if I wnt to try that.

gina