Sew Mittens From Upcycled Sweaters

Welcome to our article on how to sew mittens from upcycled sweaters! In today’s world of fast fashion, it is easy to accumulate a large wardrobe of clothes that we no longer wear or need. Instead of letting these clothes take up space in your closet or end up in a landfill, why not give them a second life by repurposing them into something new and useful? In this article, we will show you how to turn an old sweater into a pair of warm and cozy mittens, perfect for keeping your hands toasty during the cold winter months.

Not only is recycling old clothing good for the environment, as it helps to reduce waste and minimize the amount of clothing that ends up in landfills, it is also a fun and creative way to give new life to items that you may have otherwise discarded. So why not give it a try? Whether you are an experienced sewer or a beginner, you will find this project easy and enjoyable. So gather your materials and let’s get started!

The sweater colors and designs make adorable mittens that will keep your hands warm all winter. They make great gifts and are so fun to make, you may end up making them for everyone on your Christmas list! You can purchase the pattern from Fox and Pine Stitches.

[photo credit: Fox and Pine Stitches]

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I am just smitten with this felt gingerbread house bag. This would make such a sweet special Christmas accessory for a kid. It’s a free pattern at Benzie Design, designed by Gracie from Hello Gracie Makes. It’s packed with adorable gingerbread house details, like swirls and stripes and scallops adoring the doors and windows.

And while all those details might seem like this would be a complicated pattern, it’s actually not. The bag itself is made from felt, which makes finishes edges unnecessary. (All of those scalloped edges are just cut from felt, no edge finishing required.) The strap is super simple, made from rope with knotted ends. And all those details are made with some basic hand embroidery stitches. Sparkle felt makes it extra cute.

The striped scallop roof is actually the top flap of the bag. A magnetic snap makes it a secure closure. The rope straps are attached through felt loops at the side of the bag.

They rate this project as an intermediate level, and it should take about 6 hours to make start to finish. That’s doable for a Saturday project or a couple of evenings. Full color photos step you through the entire process.

The project includes a shopping list for all of your supplies. They’ve got a shop so you can order all of them from Benzie if you like and get exactly the supplies used in the project. I noticed it includes a pair of scallop shears, which makes cutting all the scalloped edges for the roof and around the door a breeze.

Finished dimensions of the little felt gingerbread bag are approximately 6 ½” wide x 7 ½” tall. That’s the perfect size to hold a small book, a small toy, or a notepad and some cute pens.

Go to Benzie Design to get the tutorial and free pattern for the felt gingerbread house bag.

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