9 Ways to Sew a Bag from Upcycled Sweaters

An old unloved sweater can be a great starting point for a pretty new bag for yourself! The texture of the sweater fabric is perfect for a winter bag. And if you don’t have an old holey sweater lurking in the back of your closet, thrift stores are full of old sweaters that you can buy for not much money. We’ve rounded up 9 ways you can upcycle an old sweater into bags, totes, even zipper pouches. Check them out then run to your closet to find inspiration for your next bag sewing project.

Look at all the ways you can sew a bag from an old sweater!

DIY | Sweater Bag by Lana Red Studio

Leather accents make a cool contrast with the sweater fabric!

[photo credit: Lana Red Studio]

Upcycled Sweater Valentine Zipper Pouch Sewing Tutorial by Orange Bettie for Bombshell Bling

Sweater fabric makes the cutest zipper pouches! This is a great use of scraps left over from other upcycled sweater sewing projects!

[photo credit: Bombshell Bling]

Re-Purposing: Sweater Into Sling Purse by Make It & Love It

Cross body bag from an old sweater!

[photo credit: Make It & Love It]

How to Turn a Sweater into a Handbag – Easy Sew by A Crafty Mix

This upcycled bag makes great use of features of the sweater. Love the ribbed edging for the pockets!

[photo credit: A Crafty Mix]

Felted Wool Bag Tutorial by Diary of a Quilter

Felt a wool sweater to create an adorable wool bag!

[photo credit: Diary of a Quilter]

DIY Sweater Laptop Tote {Easy Sewing Tutorial} by It’s Always Autumn

Carry your laptop in style with this sweater laptop tote.

[photo credit: It’s Always Autumn]

Felted Wool Clutch Purse by The Renegade Seamstress

Sew a cozy little wool clutch from a felted wool sweater.

[photo credit: The Renegade Seamstress]

Box Bag Tutorial by Truly Myrtle

How cute is this boxy zipper pouch made from an old sweater!

[photo credit: Truly Myrtle]

DIY Handmade Drop Cloth and Recycled Sweater Tote, by What Meegan Makes

Lovely bag made from drop cloth and an old sweater!

[photo credit: What Meegan Makes]

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!