Fun with recycled Jumpers

I had been given a paritally felted mens woolen jumper
from a friend.
I cut of the turtle neck, slashed it open on an angle, and then felted it some more.
Then I took some of the spare felt pieces and made tabs for buttons and re-stitched them on.
I added pockets  with a little felt bird and also some hand running stitch for colour. 
These are so fun to do and i have already started the next one!
mim x


8 comments:

Janet said...

wow, mim that's so cute! I'm glad this jumper has another life now :)

not quite better yet, but getting there.

Janet said...

I meant, I'm not quite better yet....

polly pratt said...

Thanks, i`m working in the shop tomorrow. How did the market go?

Gina said...

Mim I love this. The bird and handstitching are inspired. And yes, I'd love you to be in on my PIF. I'll have great fun making you something!

becclebee said...

that's so great. i have been having some new fun felting old jumpers too. i never thought about making a jumper (well cardigan)out of a jumper. what fun!

crafty said...

Love it!!

jo horswill said...

Hi Mim...this is gorgeous...just love it.

Jason said...

This is my favorite out of the two you have made so far. When do we get to see more...?