For those who’ve seen a few of the quilted jackets which are tremendous fashionable proper now however don’t have a quilt that you simply wish to lower as much as make one, right here’s a cute venture for you. Melissa at Polka Dot Chair exhibits create an upcycled patchwork sweatshirt. It makes use of only a single patchwork block to make the design. And as a substitute of slicing into an present quilt for that block, she exhibits create the patchwork design from scratch utilizing a handful of material scraps.
You need to use a brand new sweatshirt to make this venture, however you’ll be able to’t beat an outdated sweatshirt for consolation and that lived-in look. For those who don’t have a sweatshirt readily available to work with, a visit to your native thrift retailer ought to present loads of choices. I used to be lately at a thrift retailer and got here residence with three good sweatshirts, nonetheless in good situation however prepared for a superb upcycle venture.
This venture is so enjoyable and brings collectively quilting and patchwork with upcycle. And who doesn’t love a snug sweatshirt? It doesn’t matter what number of sweatshirts you could have, I feel you’ll be able to all the time have one or two extra! They’re excellent for a chilly winter day or for a cool spring or summer season night.
In fact if quilting and patchwork just isn’t your factor, you’ll be able to create any sort of applique design. You can also make your applique design as easy or as difficult as you want, then use her tutorial so as to add it to the sweatshirt.
Go to Polka Dot Chair to see make this lovable upcycled patchwork quilt sweatshirt. Don’t fear if you happen to’re not an skilled quilter or sewist. When you’ve got fundamental stitching expertise you can also make this venture. Her tutorial is straightforward to comply with, with loads of images displaying every step.
[photo credit: Polka Dot Chair]
