RESTART YOUR Turn Sweaters INTO Sweet Stuff Get started refashioning Refashioning is all about reusing things you already have You can turn them into new things that you’ll love Reuse sweaters by remaking them Use sweaters to make mittens or boots Or just make it look like a new sweater 4
Permission Safety (cid:273)(cid:335) Always get permission before making crafts at home (cid:273)(cid:335) Ask whether you can use the tools and materials needed (cid:273)(cid:335) Ask for help if you need it (cid:273)(cid:335) Be careful with sharp and hot objects such as knives and irons Be Prepared (cid:273)(cid:335) Read the entire activity before you begin (cid:273)(cid:335) Make sure you have everything you need to do the project (cid:273)(cid:335) Follow directions carefully (cid:273)(cid:335) Clean up after you are finished Basic terms and step-by-step instructions will make redoing your closet a breeze These projects will help you turn sweaters into one-of-a-kind fashion pieces 5 5
DON’T SWEAT IT Sweaters are a great source of fabric If you have a sweater that’s old stained or too small you can reuse it for the fabric Make new things with scissors glue string and a little imagination WORKING WITH SWEATERS IF POSSIBLE USE FABRIC SCISSORS THEY ARE MADE FOR CUTTING FABRIC DRAW WHERE YOU WILL CUT WITH CHALK FIRST TO AVOID MAKING MISTAKES WASH ALL SWEATERS BEFORE YOU USE THEM IN CRAFT PROJECTS 6
Refashion Ideas for Sweaters WOOL WONDERS (cid:446)(cid:2) Wash an old wool sweater in hot water to make felt (cid:446)(cid:2) Unravel an old sweater and use the yarn for fun projects SUPER SCISSORS (cid:446)(cid:2) Cut up an old sweater Use the scraps to decorate other clothes (cid:446)(cid:2) Cut the sleeves off an old sweater to make a vest SEW NEW (cid:446)(cid:2) Sew patches on an old sweater (cid:446)(cid:2) Sew sweater fabric into mittens hats and scarves 7
