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.

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It doesn’t matter whether you sew by hand or by machine, you need a pincushion. You need a spot to parks pins and needles and keep them within easy reach for when you need them again. There are a lot of styles of pincushion to choose from. Some magnetic, some fabric. Some cute, some purely functional. This “little bit extra” pincushion has a spot to store all the different types of pins and needles you might need while sewing. Polka Dot Chair has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one for yourself.

This handy little pincushion has a circular shape and is divided into sections to store different types of pins. The bottom section is for your regular straight pins. Just poke them in and they’re ready for when you need them. The top has one section with a felt flap perfect for holding your sewing needles. I don’t know about you but I don’t like mixing my hand sewing needles in with my pins on a pincushion. It makes it hard to find the needle when I want it. So having a separate section for the needles is a great idea.

This “little bit extra” pincushion also has a spot to hold a few fabric clips. Fabric clips have become popular alternatives to a traditional straight pin. They hold fabric pieces together without piercing the fabric, which is important when sewing leather, vinyl, or other materials that will show permanent holes from pins.

You can sew the “little bit extra” pincushion from large fabric scraps or small fabric cuts (fat eighth). You probably already have all the supplies you need to sew one in your sewing supplies already.

Get the free pattern for this “little bit extra” pincushion over at Polka Dot Chair.

[photo credit: Polka Dot Chair]

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