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Sweater Bag

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By Nifty Thrifty

8 January 2010

Recycle an old, wool sweater into a cozy book bag.

Instructions

STEP 1:

Wash and dry 100% wool sweater in hot water.

STEP 2:

Cut the shape of the bag using the template as your guide.

STEP 3:

Turn the bag inside out and sew the side seams.

STEP 4:

Sew along the handle of the bag with a zig-zag stich.

STEP 5:

Embellish the bag using sweater scraps to create your name, how the bag is going to be used, or a favorite image.

STEP 6:

Embellish the sweater pieces with embroidery thread and buttons.

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Materials List

  • embroidery thread
  • buttons
  • sewing machine
  • wool sweaters

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Themes & Classifications

Seasons, Winter,

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