I saw it as better value in a recycled state.
Now since I got myself an embellisher- nothing is safe in our house-if it will fit under the needle it will get felted....so I cut the jumper into sections 2 sleeves -a front and a back .
I then ran the pieces under the embellisher a few times to pre-felt them and then I placed a piece of polyester fabric underneath each piece and continued to felt them together .I ended up with very nice -stiff pieces of felted jumper that I then cut up into sections and made ....................... Ta Dah
Some needlecases.............................
I blanket stitched around the edges and either put a buttonhole loop and a button on them or I made a cord out of wool to tie them closed.
I put a small piece of Dr. Flannel inside for the needles to be inserted into.
I have made these to go on the trade table at the Embroidery Guilds Annual Exhibition.
Now to look for something else to felt.
19 comments:
Nice idea!
I see that you're obsessed about needlefelting too now.
:-)
Brilliant idea!
Now, that was a clever buy!!! They look great!
Fabulous Doreen. What a great way to use up old knitted sweaters. I have many fairisle ones I knitted many years ago on my knitting machine - I may try embellishing them.
Cool idea. I bet your family is hiding all their prized clothing from you.
Now theres an idea! I think its the Charity Shop tour for me this weekend!
What a great idea. Charity shops aren't going to be safe from us now for recycling.
Wonderful idea to make these from that sweater. They look great.
Aren't you the clever one! I love the designs on fair isle knitted sweaters and this is an excellent way to use them.
What a great idea! How did you keep the ends from unraveling? Was it a problem? Love them!
Joanna
How clever. They are wonderful. SAndy
These look lovely Doreen, must be great fun having an embellisher - it's on my list for sometime!
Okay, you are so clever!!!! Can I steal this idea and make some for the school fete????
Love the needlebooks. I own a baby lock embellisher, one of the best toys I ever bought. Love your blogspot. You are a very talented lady.
All the best
Krishna
I just enlarged the pic of those needlecases for a closer look - beautiful. You really are on a roll!
Wow Doreen! These are just lovely. Recycling heaven!! Val
Beautiful Doreen!
You are SO clever!! Would love to buy one of these if you don't trade them all at the exhibition.
Think you have the felting bug!
You are a very smart lady, they look beautiful.
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