They're in the shop, along with some other new goodies!
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
The Accidentally Felted Skirt, Repurposed
I washed this skirt without realizing it was wool because the fabric came to me from Mrs. R. While I do love found fabric, I have to figure out its fiber content and this time I was wrong. I thought it was cotton because it was deeply lush and not scratchy at all. It's probably cashmere or something equally expensive and special.
Well, I ran the shrinky-dink skirt through hot water and the dryer to be certain it was felted, then I cut it up as hotpad filler. It makes a plump, sturdy hotpad, so I am mostly consoled. Who else has cashmere-filled hotpads?
They're in the shop, along with some other new goodies!
They're in the shop, along with some other new goodies!
I've done that before! I always try to wash material before I sew with it, but every once in a while I think, "Oh, it won't matter..." Silly me, even cotton shrinks a little in the first washing ; )
ReplyDeleteKudos to you for reusing!
Cashmere-filled hotpads - I'm getting a good laugh out of that. :D
ReplyDeleteI've not done that (yet) but I do find sweaters at the thrift store sometimes that seem to have been treated that way. What a wonderful re-purpose! Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeletei love my ThriftAtHome hotpads...my favorites.
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say hello and that I've come by and caught up on your thrifty posts :-) Always enjoy checking in!
Hope y'all are well.
i adore the fabric choice of those hotpads. what is your fabric source?
ReplyDeletewhat a great use of a shrunken skirt!
Sarah, thank you! My fabrics are usually cast-offs from other people or finds from the local creative reuse store. I call it "found" fabric, and I believe even ugly fabric can look good in the right patchwork setting.
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