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From: novicesewer
Date: 12-18-2004, 01:47 PM (1 of 9)
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I have a few old sweatshirts. They are still in great shape but I don't really feel they are worth donating or passing on to someone else. It would be a shame to throw them away though as I think the material could be reused. Anyone have any simple project ideas to reuse the material? I was thinking that maybe I could cut squares (not sure of the dimension) out of the material making up the front, back and sleeves of each sweatshirt and sew all those together and end up with a funky throw (just to cuddle in on the couch or keep in the car in case of emergency). I had thought of pillows but I really have no place or need for a bunch of mismatched pillows. Any ideas are appreciated (but please keep them simple as I am a beginner), thanks. |
User: novicesewer
Member since: 10-23-2004 Total posts: 4 |
From: HeatherL
Date: 12-18-2004, 09:19 PM (2 of 9)
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...if you have an infant/toddler in your life, it is super-easy to turn the sleeves into pant legs. All you need is an accurate inseam and crotch measurement; cut the sleeves off, stuff one inside the other with right sides together, and cut-and-sew the crotch seam. Put in a casing for elastic at the waist, and voila! Playclothes! I have also cannibalized old sweatshirts for doll clothes. Save the ribbing at the wrists and waist; you can use it for other projects. Another idea is to find a simple hat pattern--there are plenty online for fleece hats. Sweatshirt material is stretchy enough to work much the same. I'll let you know if I think of anything else!! |
User: HeatherL
Member since: 03-13-2004 Total posts: 102 |
From: Mom of Six
Date: 12-18-2004, 11:01 PM (3 of 9)
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sweatshirt fleece makes great rice packs. just cut to the size you want sew 3 sides fill 3/4 with rice. stitch the other end closed. This works best with a serger but any machine will work. I would use a zig zag stitch. You could also make small stuffed animals.
Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115 
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From: smith972
Date: 12-18-2004, 11:04 PM (4 of 9)
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sweatshirt fleece makes great rice packs. just cut to the size you want sew 3 sides fill 3/4 with rice. stitch the other end closed. This works best with a serger but any machine will work. I would use a zig zag stitch. You could also make small stuffed animals. I have no idea what rice packs are but i googled it and for what i see they are for labor....is this correct???? Jada |
User: smith972
Member since: 09-10-2004 Total posts: 241 
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From: mamadus
Date: 01-01-2005, 08:45 PM (5 of 9)
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jada,, rice packs can also be used as warming packs... you heat them in the microwave, then you can put them around your neck for sore muscles or under your feet when you come in from outside in the winter... or in the bed to warm your sheets on a cold winter night.... just don't let them get wet! I always put the actual rice in a muslin bag and then put it inside the fleece... just my 2 cents... MO life is too short, not to explore
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User: mamadus
Member since: 12-31-2004 Total posts: 492 
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From: boogalooz
Date: 01-03-2005, 05:19 PM (6 of 9)
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My dh has been hassling me about holding on to old dead sweat shirts and stuff. I made diaper liners, mama pads, and some diapers. then of course he notices them sitting there in the clean pile and laughs that I was right I never will ge3t rid of them!! lol christine Christine
Diaper maker - BoogaloozBaby Avon lady www.interavon.ca/christine.ziegler mommy to Susanne 3.5 and Victoria 17mo wifey to Will for 6.5 years |
User: boogalooz
Member since: 10-08-2004 Total posts: 32 
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From: boogalooz
Date: 01-03-2005, 05:21 PM (7 of 9)
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rice bags sound neat. is it just regular rice in there? that sounds like a great idea! especially to put down by cold feet in bed!!! lol christine queen of the icy toes Christine
Diaper maker - BoogaloozBaby Avon lady www.interavon.ca/christine.ziegler mommy to Susanne 3.5 and Victoria 17mo wifey to Will for 6.5 years |
User: boogalooz
Member since: 10-08-2004 Total posts: 32
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 01-03-2005, 07:11 PM (8 of 9)
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Yes I use regular white rice. I buy 50# at Sams for $10. Fill whatever shape you make about 2/3 full. I just made some last week that I cut to fit around the neck. Those are great for tension headaches. Some people fill them with flax, cherry pits or beans but I like the rice. You can also add scents like lavender & eucyliptus but I have never tried that. They make great teacher gifts & gifts for people that have everything.
Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115
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From: mamadus
Date: 01-04-2005, 02:14 AM (9 of 9)
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I think rice is about the cheapest....you just have to caution people not to get them wet... that's why I do them with a muslin bag insert..then you can wash the cover... just my 2 cents... MO life is too short, not to explore
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User: mamadus
Member since: 12-31-2004 Total posts: 492
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