Repurposed Sweater Sleeve Gift Bags
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I used the body of the sweaters to make the pillows but still had the tops and sleeves left over. I really liked the color and textures of both sweaters, so I wanted to find repurposed project for both the pink sleeves and the red sleeves. The pink sleeves were repurposed into mittens. {here}
But I’d been looking at the red sleeves for a couple of weeks trying to divine their new purpose.
Then it hit me. The sleeves would make cute gift bags for Valentine’s gifts I planned to give.
So, I cut the sleeves off. And actually threw away the rest of the sweater. I think three repurposed projects from one sweater is pretty good.
The finished cuff edge of the sleeve will become the top of my gift bag. I just run a quick straight stitch on the unfinished edge of the sleeve. No fancy sewing here. After all, it’s just a gift bag, not a prom dress.
I cut a rectangular piece of cardboard to make a base for the bottom of the bag so that it will stand up on its own. I just used a piece of cardboard that was on it’s way to the recycling bin. I rounded the corners so that they didn’t poke holes in the sweater material.
I added pretty ribbon to each sleeve turned gift bag. Voila.
From sweater sleeves to cute gift bags. Repurposed and quick! Oh, yeah, and cute.
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What a great idea! You are so creative. I really enjoy your posts, and I would love it if you could share this at my link party tomorrow. Hope you can make it!-Angie
Very cute idea! They turned out great!
Aww, these are adoreable! My sleeves are usually too stained to re-purpose!
Clever idea. I like the pillows too!
What an awesome upcycling project…or should I say projects since you utilized the entire sweater in two project! 😉 I’m so glad you shared this at Loving Valentines Day!
TGIF!
Marilyn
Hi, Susan – wow, those are so cool! I am a beginner at sewing and love this simple project – thanks for the great idea!
Cute idea. I have been repurposing sweater for a long time now, and this is a new idea to me. Thanks for sharing. I’m visiting via Super Handmade Sunday.
What a great idea! These would make a little gift seem like much more !Thanks for linking up 🙂
Great to see those clothes so perfectly recycled. warms my heart!
Hopping over from The Clever Chicks party. This is a great idea! Thank you! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
What a lovely recycling idea. The bags look gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.Ali x
What lovely gift bags!
brilliant! thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday!
I did the same thing this week!! Great minds think alike!!
Great idea! Thanks for sharing at FunDay Monday Sylvia
So super cute and even great for Christmas! I’d love for you to come link this up at my Tuesday Time Out! Melanie Reasons To Skip The Housework
Such a nice idea……Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week; I hope you’ll join us again! Cheers,Kathy Shea MorminoThe Chicken Chick
So clever and so cute! Great idea!
Great idea and so cute!! Well done!
This is a really great idea. I really like the cardboard in the bottom idea! I am glad you shared this! I am off to pin it, so I can remember to try this!
I found your site from the Talking about Thursday blog hop. I am now following most of your social medias!
Look forward to seeing what you create next!
Cynthia
Very, very clever idea!!! So easy to make and they look great!!! I’d love you to share this at our Ongoing Link Party that’s just for Gift Wrapping
Pinning!
Hi Susan, I’ve featured your gift bags today… Threading Your Way Features
These are so brilliant!
I would love for you to link up at the Mommy Archive – we’re focusing on all sorts of hand made bags this week, Alice x
Such a good idea. Now I’m wondering why I’ve thrown out some old sweaters. I especiallly like the sleeve bags. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi Susan, I’ve featured your sweater sleeve gift bags today…
These are super cute. I really enjoy projects that are made of repurposed items. Its such a win win. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thank you, Leanna. I love repurposing items, too. I like the challenge as much as I do saving them from the landfill. Have fun repourposing.
That’s a really great idea! I love upcycling sweaters and reusable gift bags, so this is perfect! 🙂 Lisa
We’re kindred spirits, Lisa. 🙂 Have fun crafting.
Susan, I’m just dropping by from the “Wrapping up the Holidays” link party to let you know that you are one of my features. Congratulations and Happy Holidays!
Thank you so much for the feature, Mary. The link party had so many inspiring ideas.