From Sweater To Scarf, Repurposing Old Sweaters!

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp.

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656

www.BoroWideRecycling.com

 

As you rearrange your closet and bring your fall clothes to the front, you've probably come across a few of last year's favorites that either don't fit or aren't up to your style standards for this year's fall fashion. But instead of tossing out those old sweaters you used to love, why not turn them into another fall accessory that you can use to keep warm as the temperatures begin to drop? The following is a simple DIY project that you can do to turn your old sweaters into a brand new, one of a kind scarf.

Materials Needed:

• Sweater(s)
• Card stock or cardboard
• Hot glue gun
• Fabric scissors
• Painter's tape

Directions:

1. Attach your piece of card stock or cardboard to your sweater using painter's tape, then cut around the piece to divide your sweater(s) into even square sections.
2. Lay out all of your square pieces in a pattern of your choice, then using your hot glue gun, attach each piece together so that you have one long piece of fabric.
3. To create an infinity scarf, line up the two ends and glue them together the same way you did with the rest of your sections.
4. Lay flat to dry and enjoy!

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