DIY Sweater Upcycling
All you need to know to get your sweaters ready for crafting projects.
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
- how to felt the sweater (shrink it down)
- some awesome tips on how to store and care for your felted wool sweaters
- how to use your sweater fabric most effectively
After this class, you will be ready to dive into your first upcycled sweater project.
Get started now!
Your Instructor
A little on the whimsy side, Jan Howell is designer, seamstress, and graphic artist that loves creating items that have unique colors, texture, and a purpose. Jan began sewing at the age of 12 where she realized her passion for the art and has been sewing ever since.
Not only does she find joy in creating things for her home and family, Jan loves being able to teach others to do the same. Her simple, down to earth teaching style gives others the opportunity to create something with their own hands. Creating does NOT need to be complicated!
Jan has been a featured designer on Craftsy, Makerist, and in Kindred Stitches Magazine. Her patterns have been available online since 2009.
