If you happen to’ve seen a number of the quilted jackets which can be tremendous fashionable proper now however don’t have a quilt that you simply wish to reduce as much as make one, right here’s a cute undertaking for you. Melissa at Polka Dot Chair reveals the best way to create an upcycled patchwork sweatshirt. It makes use of only a single patchwork block to make the design. And as an alternative of chopping into an present quilt for that block, she reveals the best way to create the patchwork design from scratch utilizing a handful of cloth scraps.
You need to use a brand new sweatshirt to make this undertaking, however you’ll be able to’t beat an outdated sweatshirt for consolation and that lived-in look. If you happen to 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 house with three good sweatshirts, nonetheless in good situation however prepared for upcycle undertaking.
This undertaking 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’ve, I feel you’ll be able to at all times have one or two extra! They’re good for a chilly winter day or for a cool spring or summer season night.
After all if quilting and patchwork shouldn’t be your factor, you’ll be able to create any form of applique design. You may 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 the best way to make this lovely upcycled patchwork quilt sweatshirt. Don’t fear in case you’re not an knowledgeable quilter or sewist. If in case you have fundamental stitching abilities you can also make this undertaking. Her tutorial is straightforward to comply with, with loads of images displaying every step.
[photo credit: Polka Dot Chair]
