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50 Ways To Create A Keepsake Memory Item From Up-cycled Clothing

February 8, by Shellie Wilson. Leave a Comment

We often get asked for ideas on creating keepsake items using old clothing items from loved ones who have passed. It is such a nice way to remember someone and upcycle items that may have been dear to them such as a Grandads favorite shirt or Mum’s Cashmere sweater.

Sewing items using keepsake fabric is a lovely way to keep someone close in our hearts.  Make smaller items to gift to multiple family members, such as the Key fob chain made from an old shirt could be handed to up to 20 people using just a single shirt.  Maybe you want something to remember a loved one to display in the home, in this roundup of sewing patterns we have included some home decor items such as a lamp share, cushions, and even some floor rugs to stay warm by the fire.  Anything that can be sewn with fabric can be sewn with keepsake items.

The most popular project is the keepsake memory bear for creating memories, but they may not be suitable for adults or older kids. I love the idea of a tote for college that was made using Grandads old sweater, or perhaps a pencil case for Math class, cause dad loved math.

Sweaters

Recycled Pullover memory Teddy Bear — CraftBits.com 

Recycled felt hand warmers — CraftBits.com – 

Poncho from old sweaters – 

DIY Sweater Hat, Gloves, & Scarf Upcycle – Jennifer Maker

How to Make Sweater Pillows the Easy Way – The Boondocks Blog

Make A DIY Lampshade Using an Upcycled Sweater – Amber Oliver

https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/diy-christmas-stockings/

DIY Upcycled Sweater Wreath 

How To Make A Handmade Felt Brooch from Old Sweaters – Pillar Box Blue

How to Make Easy Christmas Stockings from Sweaters – The Boondocks Blog

How to Make a DIY Felt Rug Out of Recycled Sweaters – Pillar Box Blue 

DIY sweater laptop tote {easy sewing tutorial} – It’s Always Autumn

Upcycled Sweater Pillow – Sometimes Homemade

Neck tie

Recycled Neck Tie Shoulder Bag — CraftBits.com 

How to Make Bags from Old Ties! DIY gift idea for Men | Polka Dot Chair 

Necktie Eyeglass Case — Olive & Love

Bespangled Jewelry: Necktie DIY: iPhone or iPod Pouch Tutorial 

How-To: Luggage Accessories Using Recycled Neckties

Sew And Tell Quilts: Simple Necktie Rug Tutorial

Necktie Scarf

Rick Rack Ruby: How to Make a Necktie Skirt

Necktie Sunburst Clock

A Pillow Made for Dad | Better Homes & Gardens

DIY: Upcycled Necktie Key Fob Tutorial –

DIY Necktie Project – A Quick and Easy Upcycle Craft

Neck Tie Scrunchies – Muslin and Merlot

Neck Tie Memory Teddy Bear 

Upcycle Men’s Necktie for a fun Dad Gift Key Ring – My Bright Ideas 

Making an Upcycled Tie Necklace | ThriftyFun

Repurposing: Neck Tie into Bow Tie | Make It & Love It

Denim Jeans 

Denim Jeans Pillow Form Cover — CraftBits.com

Up-cycled Denim Fabric Rose — CraftBits.com

Denim Chevron Wreath Tutorial – U Create

Apron made from old jeans — CraftBits.com

Upcycled Jeans Patriotic Flag Banner – Free Pattern – Orange Bettie

How To Make A Unique Stenciled Denim Table Runner 

DIY rug with old denims – Ohoh deco

Old Jeans to Adult Coloring Pencil Bag — CraftBits.com 

How to make a Rag Quilt – DIY Denim Quilt – VickyMyersCreations

Cargo jeans Pocket Purse 

Flannel

Plaid Christmas Wreath from Recycled Flannel Shirts for Woodland Decor

Happy At Home: From Flannel Shirt to Pillow Cover – A Tutorial

How to turn upcycled flannel shirts into a cozy quilt – Swoodson Says

Kinsey’s Easy ReStyled Fall Backpack – A Beautiful Mess

Shirts and T-shirts

TShirt Pillow — CraftBits.com

5 Minute Tank Top Tote — CraftBits.com

“Trick Up My Sleeve” Coin Purse 

Check out these articles on refashioning clothing into different styled clothing to wear. 

16 Sweatshirt Pattern Hacks and Refashions 

8 Ways to Refashion Men’s Shirts

16 Button Up Shirt Refashion Tutorials

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