How do you make slippers out of old sweaters?

Instructions

Cut the wrists off the sweater.
Lay the sweater flat and fold in half.
Lay out the pieces so you have a slipper for each foot.
Stack the top slipper pieces and fold in half, cut a semi circle out.
Using a large needle and yarn, stitch around edge of slipper.
Ta-Da, upcycled sweater slippers!

What can I do with old knitted sweaters?

15 Ways to Repurpose Old Sweaters

Make a Pair of Mittens.
Make a Snug Knitted Hat or a Slouchy Beanie.
Make a Fuzzy Pillowcase.
Keep Your Mug Warm With a Cozy.
Make Some Fingerless Gloves.
Make Some Boot Toppers.
Make a Pocket Scarf.
Make a Bum Warmer.

What can you do with old wool?

Unwanted wool can be donated to local charity shops, textile recycling shops or community groups for re-sale and re-use. Some clothing and textiles collection bags or banks will allow you to put balls of wool in – always check first.

How much wool is needed to make felted slippers?

Trace onto 1/8-inch-thick wool felt, and cut out (you will need 2 sole pieces and 2 upper pieces per slipper; remember to flip the soles over for the opposite foot).

How do I keep my sweaters looking nice?

How to Keep Your Sweaters Looking Brand New

Labels don’t lie. First and foremost, read the label!
Peace out pills. We’ve all heard that you can take a razor and “shave off” the pills.
Find the right fold. Never ever hang your sweaters!!
Let go of lint.
Smart about storage.

How do you freshen a sweater?

Put your clean (dry) sweaters — turned inside out — into the dryer on the “gentle” cycle and set the temperature to “air” (no heat!). Fluff them for five or 10 minutes. You might add one of those fabric softener sheets along with your dry sweaters — preferably a variety that is not scented.

Can you make slippers out of a sweater?

Also, make sure you cut 2 soles and one top with the pattern face up and 2 soles and one top with the pattern face down if your sweater has a right/wrong side (mine didn’t), so you can do a right and left slipper. No one wants two left feet. Pin the toe edges and sides down, and stitch around, leaving the back open.

Can you make slippers out of woolly jumpers?

These lovely warm slippers can be made in an evening if you are stitching by hand. If you have a sewing machine you could whip up a few more pairs! I have made a padded leather sole for mine because we have freezing cold floors, but this embellishment can easily be left out.

How to make a foot pattern for a sweater?

Trace the pattern twice per piece of felt, as we’ll need two piece per slipper- one for the sole and one for the midsole. Step 4: Now place the foot pattern onto the sweater with the heel 1 1/4 – 1 1/2″ away from the bottom edge of the sweater. Draw and arc around the pattern that is 1″ above the toes and then extends straight down.

Can You Make your own cosy slippers at home?

Never mind, try making these cosy slippers and you should have plenty left to make other goodies (more instructables to follow). These lovely warm slippers can be made in an evening if you are stitching by hand. If you have a sewing machine you could whip up a few more pairs!

How do you make slippers out of old sweaters? Instructions Cut the wrists off the sweater. Lay the sweater flat and fold in half. Lay out the pieces so you have a slipper for each foot. Stack the top slipper pieces and fold in half, cut a semi circle out. Using a large needle and…