Sewing Club - December 2009

**nuisance26** · 11-30-2009, 12:19 PM

~So what are you all sewing in December?
I'm still making cold weather gear:slippers, wrist warmers, vests and hoping to finally make a sleeping cap.
I also have a few repairs that I need to buy materials for.
And I want to make some terry covers for my Swiffer.~

**vickilynn** · 11-30-2009, 02:39 PM

I'm sewing some Christmas coasters, and a table cover.

**Ali Lee** · 12-01-2009, 08:44 PM

Ok, I sent off for a book..Sewing Green. It came, but was patterns, not a book-& that's ok. There's a pattern for mittens using a wool sweater that has been washed & dryed. Well, I've bought 5 sweaters from the Salvation Army for $1 each (sale) & I've shrunked (is that a word? LOL)them. I'm ready to sew, but, I don't have a sewing area, except, for my kitchen table. I'm babysitting all week and I won't leave my sewing out for little hands to get into. So, I'll get to it eventually. Anyone-have you made mittens with sweaters?

**Debbie-cat** · 12-01-2009, 09:45 PM

I haven't made mittens with sweaters but I am interested how they will turn out! Could you let us know after you have tried it and with pics too please!

**tervsforme** · 12-01-2009, 09:57 PM

I have 2 throws I still need to finish for christmas gifts.

**frugalfranny** · 12-01-2009, 11:33 PM

I don't know if I can stop doing the quilting stuff long enough for some 'regular type' sewing but I might even surprise myself!!

Hope everyone posts lots of pics!

Happy sewing everyone!!

**nuisance26** · 12-02-2009, 08:55 AM

~I'm not a fan of mittens so I haven't made them before. Sounds like a great idea for the sweaters though.
I have wanted to try felting for years. I often look for wool sweaters during thrift sales and yard sales but I have yet to see any.
Last week my mom and I were actually approached by another crafter why we were in the craft section of the thrift store and she brought up felting. I think it's the serious felters out there that snatch up all the good deals. I wanted the felted wool for slippers.
Yesterday I got in 2 hours of sewing time. Well, it was mostly cutting time as I cut out 2 disc golf towels, pieces for 2 swiffer covers and pieces for another pair of slippers. I sewed and finished the covers and one slipper.~

**tervsforme** · 12-02-2009, 09:03 AM

I haven't used sweaters for felting, but my mom knits purses, totes and even a sweater coat, then shrinks it to felt it, they are absolutely beautiful. After the holidays, I might have to check out the thrift stores to see if I can find wool sweaters. I've also seen people make Christmas stocks and totes out of the sweaters. Such a cool idea.

**Ali Lee** · 12-02-2009, 10:23 AM

Let me tell ya, I was @ the Salvation Army a few days before the dollar sale on Saturday. I SAW wool sweaters..but on the sale day-none. I bought 70% wool sweaters..will this work/I don't know. The clerk says she has a lady come in every week & buys all the wool sweaters they can put out. I saw on TV how you can unravel a sweater and remake something else, maybe that is what she's doing.

**VanVivCam** · 12-02-2009, 10:48 AM

I want to join. I don't know what I will make yet....let me look at my stash and see what I can do!

**frugalfranny** · 12-02-2009, 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by VanVivCam

I want to join. I don't know what I will make yet....let me look at my stash and see what I can do!

Welcome to the club vanvivcam.......just hop on in.

We just like pictures!!!

Glad you joined us........hope to see lots of pics of goodies you are making.

**Labontet** · 12-03-2009, 06:48 AM

I am working on my 6 yr old grandson's Wise Man Outfit for our church Christmas play. Went to a rehearsal yesterday afternoon. Glad I have not put forth much effort into an elegant outfit. I do believe with as much rolling around on the floor that he and 2 others were doing, that the outfit may become ripped before the play is over.

**Ali Lee** · 12-04-2009, 01:39 PM

Cheryl, I can just see those boys wrestling..you made my day! Good luck with play

**frugalfranny** · 12-04-2009, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by Labontet

I am working on my 6 yr old grandson's Wise Man Outfit for our church Christmas play. Went to a rehearsal yesterday afternoon. Glad I have not put forth much effort into an elegant outfit. I do believe with as much rolling around on the floor that he and 2 others were doing, that the outfit may become ripped before the play is over.

Too funny L - as they say 'boys will be boys'......though I was probably as bad at that age.

Be sure to share pics of it.....before it gets too torn up!