DIY: How To Felt Wool Sweaters (Skillshare)

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DIY: How To Felt Wool Sweaters (Skillshare)

Transform your old wool sweaters into something fabulous! Felted wool sweater fabric is crafting gold! For those of you who like to sew, you are going to love all the fun things you can make with this cozy, tightly woven material. In this wool sweater upcycling class, I am going to: show you how to choose the perfect sweater; teach you how to felt the sweater (shrink it down); give you some awesome tips on how to store and care for your felted wool sweaters; show you how to use your sweater fabric most effectively

After this class, you will be ready to dive into your first upcycled sweater project.
The only thing needed for this class is an excitement for creating.
Felt A Wool Sweater

  1. Acquire a wool sweater to felt
  2. Felt the sweater
  3. Disassemble the sweater
  4. Choose an upcycled project using the links provided or an idea of your own
  5. Share a photo of your felted sweater.

For a little inspiration on what you can make with your newly felted sweater, check out my website for some fun ideas. (Remember the holidays are just around the corner)!
Can't wait to see your sweaters!
I am so excited for the next class. Let me know what you are interested in making.

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