Sunday, January 16, 2011

Ugly Sweater to Ear Warmer

I got this idea from Delia Creates. She has a much more detailed tutorial, but I am a little less... organized? :) Here is my little project.

I started off with this ugly sweater that I got form a thrift store. I thought it would make a cute bag, and then I decided to do this ear warmer thing with it too. The bag will come soon!


First I cut off the bottom portion of the sweater. I made it about 4 inches wide, which was probably too big. I wrapped a ribbon around my head to measure the lenght. Then, I cut a piece of fleece the same size I cut the sweater.
Next, I sewed the two pieces together right side to right side, leaving a small opening to flip it right side out. And that was all! I clasped the ear warmer together with a button. I don't have a picture but I just sewed on a button by hand and then did a button hole on the other side. That is how it stays together.


For the flower detail, I just cut out four awkward flower shapes, of different sizes. Then I laid them one on top of another and sewed them on the ear warmer. Then for a little flair I glued on the rhinestone.



Awesome picture of myself. If I were to do this again I think I would have made it a whole hat, but the ear warmer is a fun change!


Here is my "pretty" husband in the ear warmer! It was huge before I re-sized it and fit him perfectly! Good man.

14 comments:

  1. OMGOSH...love this idea and love both the great models!! Knitting is one thing that I just can't seem to get down pat so I love finding ideas to use old sweaters with. Thank you for sharing and for the inspiration.

    Hugs,
    Regi

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  2. I love it! What a great use of old sweaters that have shrunk! I love the flower too! Thanks for the how-to!

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  3. so cute! would love for you link up at our crafty saturday link up party!

    http://tosewwithlove.blogspot.com/2011/01/crafty-saturday-link-up-party-no-3.html

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  4. Oh' that is so darn cute, but even cuter on the hubby lol! JEN

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  5. Sooo cute! I love upcycled fashions! Please add this to my linky party Wednesday :)
    www.seaminglysmitten.blogspot.com
    jenny

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  6. That is adorable! I love the felt flower you added to it, too! :)

    Blessings,
    Jenni

    belle and sparrow
    {Beautiful Nest}

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  7. Your husband does look cute in that. Great job!

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  8. Great earwarmer! Looks perfect on your husband! :)

    Thanks for linking up to A Round Tuit! Hope you have a lovely week!

    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  9. Thanks for linking up! I'll be featuring your idea on my blog this Saturday!

    http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com

    Sumo:)

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  10. Great way to upcycle. Hilarious that your DH wore it as well.

    If you have a moment tonight, please stop by Creative Juice Thursday and show this off!

    http://momnivoresdilemma.blogspot.com/2011/01/creative-juice-8-freshly-featured-and.html

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  11. What a great idea! That is adorable!

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  12. Love that idea!! Thanks!

    Please come to my linky party today!! Hope to see you there!

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  13. Your EarwarmerThanks for linking to Your so Very Creative! I featured it today at Featuring You Friday! Go check it out and grab a button! http://memakingdo.blogspot.com/2011/01/featuring-you-friday_21.html turned out adorable!

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  14. Yes, he is a very pretty husband ;)
    I hate having cold ears more than just about anything! Thanks for the tutorial!

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