How to transform and repurpose your woollens

Have you got some sweaters or woollens that you don’t want to part with, don’t wear because they have a hole, love but are worn out, or maybe just outdated ? 

I highly recommend doing something with them before giving them up.

Have a go at machine felting ! 

Below are some tips to get you started. 

1 Check the content of your item, 100% wool gives the best results, also check to make sure it isn’t machine washable, as it won’t felt.

2  Place your item(s) with similar colours into a washing machine using regular mild detergent and set to the longest, hottest cycle available.  The heat and agitation in the machine will do all the lovely felting work for you !

3  Remove your items promptly from the machine, flatten out as much as possible and place on a drying rack. Once dry, iron on a hot setting with steam if needed.

4  Start thinking about what you want to make - mittens, eye glass cases, pot holders, trivets, decorations…have fun!

Below is one of my tea cosies, made from a lovely electric blue wool sweater, embroidered with a Delft inspired heart. 

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