A recycling tip and "handy" to have around

If you have wool sweaters that are wearing out, have moth damage, or you accidentally shrank, don't throw them out, recycle them into mittens.  I saw a video not to long ago on "You Tube" about how to make these and started digging out old wool sweaters( Mike had one that was to small and we were given two others with moth damage) First step is to wash then in cold water( so colors don't run)  and dry in a hot dryer to shrink the wool.

 Then you simply trace your hand adding about 1/2" to 3/4 " seam allowance. Pin this pattern to sweater and cut both layers at one time.

  Now turn them right sides together and stitch using a small, stretch zigzag stitch.

 The black pair is finished. You turned right side out again, the print pair is next on the list to be stitched.

 Here is how they look on and they will keep your hands warm, although not sure how snow and below zero temps will affect them.

The print pair finished and turned right side out, aren't they nice :o)   I'm proud of myself, as I am self taught on sewing and it is basic to say the least!

So those of your who are creative, let your minds go to work and recycle those sweaters( wool is best and be sure to shrink it down by washing and drying in a hot dryer before you begin)

The possibilities are endless; hats, slippers, scarves, etc....