Over the years, the toy industry has changed time and time again. Toys became more high-tech, more expensive, and way too complicated. The popularity of teddy bears and other cuddly plushies, however, has never wavered. Kids … [Read More...]
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Upcycled Sweatshirt to Classy Cardigan
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Upcycled Sweater Bag Tutorial
Don't throw away those old sweaters! Feed your thrifty side and learn to refashion them into a beautiful bag. Today, Maureen Wilson from Made By Marzipan shares this tutorial on how to transform an old sweater into a bag: Have an old sweater on hand? I’ll show you how to transform it into an adorable handbag. I’ll provide the measurements of my bag, although you can certainly make your bag larger or smaller. Just be sure that you cut all of your fabric pieces the same size as your cut sweater pieces. 1) Begin by cutting through both layers of … [Read More...]
