Maiden Jane: Upcycled Knit Sweater Hot Pad or Trivet DIY

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You may have read about the sad demise of my Must Have Cardigan. I made a pillow out of it and I am enjoying seeing it on my bed. There was quite a big of fabric available on the sleeves, so I decided to make a hot pad or trivet for a couple of hostess gifts. So if you have a sweater that the man in the house accidentally felted or if you have a thrift shop find, go ahead and wash it! This sweater was only partially felted, but I knit it so it is special to me.

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Since I used the sleeve, I cut it along the seam and removed it from the sweater at the shoulder. 1. Cut a square (or rectangle) and serge or zig zag around the edges.

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2. Place a piece of fabric under your square - wrong sides together - with several inches of border. If you think you need extra insulation, add a layer of Insul-Brite under your sweater. (Thanks to Craft Gossip for suggesting this!)

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3. Quilt the two layers together by stitching along some of the knit stitches. I stitched around the center design and along the chains.

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4. Cut the fabric leaving a one-inch border around the knit square. Receive Shop Updates

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5. Trim the corners.

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6. Square the corners. It's not rocket science...it's just upcycle sewing. So don't worry if it's not perfect! I fold up the corner first and pin it in place.

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And then double fold the two sides to create a mitered corner.

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Enjoy! This would make a lovely trivet and I think it would be a lovely hostess gift for Thanksgiving.

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5 comments: Sewing Mom November 19, 2013 at 10:48 AM LOVE it! Thank you for that binding tutorial help too!!! Reply

PJ November 20, 2013 at 11:49 AM Never thot of this - THANKS! Reply

Anonymous November 20, 2013 at 12:42 PM I love this idea. I recently found your blog and spend several days reading all of your posts. I love your ideas in making t-shirt quilts. I used your idea and made a memory pillow for my mother in law using one of her husbands button down shirts. I took a few of his shirts and made small teddy bears for all of his granddaughters. I love upcycling and enjoy the creativity that comes along with it. -Mary Alice Reply

akaCINDERS November 21, 2013 at 8:11 AM Great idea Jane, and I didn't realize you made that sweater. No wonder you were upset. That is a lot of hours of your life you'll never get back. lol As always, thanks for sharing. I might have to do some thrift shopping myself. Reply

Angela , Jahrgang 1966 November 26, 2013 at 3:28 AM Its great!!!!! a wonderfull recyclig-idea!!! kindest regards from angela Reply

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