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Off the Grid/Homesteading Skills:  Re-purposing clothing.  |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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 Posted - Nov 16 2011 : 1:38:56 PM
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And, PS, Annika, you say cheap like it's a bad thing LOL! There's a difference between being frugal, earth-minded, and creative , and being miserly and stingy  . You are obviously none of those things!
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Nov 16 2011 : 3:10:22 PM
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Ok, tutorial is posted!
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KathyC
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kathy
Gastonia
NC
USA
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Posted - Nov 16 2011 : 3:29:30 PM
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Ann,
Thanks for the tutorial on the t shirt yarn. I had never thought of doing it like that but can see that would have advantages in some uses. I like the idea of being able to change color so easy.
This is the only way I had seen previously to make yarn http://mousechirpy-polkadotpineapple.blogspot.com/2008/03/tutorial-t-shirt-yarn.html
I have been cutting mine up like this to make a rug this winter and I also keep a ball of this in my gardening basket to tie up tomato plants and so forth.
We don't go through many t shirts with it just being my hubby and I at home now but I did talk to the ladies at one of the thrift shops I frequent and they can make me a really good deal on t shirts that are not good enough to wear, sell them to me by the pound. Can't wait to try your method.
Thanks again
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Nov 16 2011 : 4:00:20 PM
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Thanks, Kathy! I've tried doing yarn that way before (from t-shirts and regular cotton fabric), and somehow, no matter how careful I am, I always end up with either a bunch of loops or a lot of little shreds anyway.
Now, of course, I have all this gorgeous dark green yarn to play with - thinking maybe a small Christmas tree decoration rug. Uh, oh - she's getting creative again - STAND BACK EVERYONE!
:)
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Nov 16 2011 : 4:07:49 PM
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Oh, I almost forgot - you can make cotton yarn the same way from pillowcases. I'm guessing that if you really need A LOT, you could even stitch up a LLLLLOOOOONNNNNGGGG side seam on a flat bed sheet, and then cut loops from it. This would be great for a larger area rug (just be sure to put that rubbery-no-slip-stuff underneath it or put the rug on carpet).
LIKE I SAID - GETTING SOME CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING HERE SO YOU MAY WANT TO STAND BACK! LOL
Have a great night, all!
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 kiddos, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
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Farmer Judy
True Blue Farmgirl
433 Posts
Judy
North Aurora
IL
USA
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Posted - Nov 16 2011 : 4:13:33 PM
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Thank you Ann for the tutorial, you did such a good job on it too. I have a whole box of tee shirts to use so I will be able to do this as soon as I am done with my current projects.
God bless,
Judy
Born a city girl but a farm girl at heart!
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Nov 16 2011 : 4:17:45 PM
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We'll have to post photos and compare notes!
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 kiddos, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
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Gloria Bonde
True Blue Farmgirl
103 Posts
Gloria
Hot Springs
SD
USA
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Posted - Nov 16 2011 : 7:48:23 PM
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I love that you are re-using fabric - It is such and eco-friendly thing to do. I inherited a very old flannel robe with a neat plaid print. I cut it into about 5" squares and am crocheting around them and putting them together to make a blanket, or maybe a wrap. I have lots of the squares. The yarn is 100% light brown wool and was a partially knitted sweater (also inherited) that I am unraveling. I also just washed 2 wool skirts that no longer fit and were showing their wear. I am going to cut them off and make a couple of cushions. One of the skirts had a row of big buttons. I am going to use that detail to insert a pillow form. I also reused old wool fabric to make cute little teddy bears. So many ideas so little time - hugs, Gloria
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Nov 16 2011 : 8:14:45 PM
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Oh, my gosh, Gloria...you just gave me a great idea! Can't believe I didn't think of it before. My mom passed away about 6 yrs. ago. It sounds a little goofy; but, It gave/gives me comfort to have 3 of her old robes that she wore aroumd the house. We were the same size. So, I wore them for awhile..just made me feel a little closer. I just couldn't make myself get rid of them. Now, I can cut them into squares and crochet around them to make lap blankets for her twin grand-daughters who visited her every day at the nursing home. Perfect! Thank you!( I've been enjoying this thread.)
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Gloria Bonde
True Blue Farmgirl
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Gloria
Hot Springs
SD
USA
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Posted - Nov 16 2011 : 8:27:48 PM
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Forgetmenot, that is such a great idea. I know what you mean about holding on to a mother's robe or sweater. Sometimes I have found myself hugging my mom's sweater. I have a shawl that my mom used to wear. I have it thrown over the corner of a rocking chair. I love to see it there. I also use her rolling pin. I have a new one. But I love my mothers old rolling pin, the ends long lost, but the rolling part all works. Make those lovely blankets for the twins. What a nice gift and memory.
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Nov 17 2011 : 1:52:21 PM
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Updated the tutorial with a part 2 for what to do with the leftovers. You can tell by the photos that it's a REALLY sunny day here today!
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DeborahLee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Deborah
Starkville
Mississippi
USA
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Posted - Nov 22 2011 : 2:07:02 PM
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I love all the great ideas! I also found a great brochure that was created in the 1940's, during World War II, that tells folks how to repurpose clothing, including making a woman's suit from a man's suit---something that I have never been brave enough to try but it does make for an interesting read! The brochure was called Make & Mend for Victory; here's the URL for the blog posting: http://cargocultcraft.com/2010/03/18/download-make-mend-for-victory-both-parts/
Deborah
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Nov 23 2011 : 02:56:55 AM
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Deborah, that looks so interesting - will be checking it out later...
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 kiddos, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Avoid soil depravation and get your dirt on! Start a garden in your own backyard...
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2011 : 9:41:44 PM
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The last time someone tried to hint that my frugal habits were "odd" I informed them that I was not so ignorant as to think that 5$ WalMart clothes were made with anything less than slave labor.
I don't judge people for having to buy foreign made clothes (because who can afford certified fair trade items? seriously?) but I believe we at least have a moral obligation to stretch that stuff as far as it will possibly go!
The women of the WW2 "Victory" era understood that.
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
Edited by - Dusky Beauty on Nov 29 2011 9:43:01 PM |
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BusyBeeMary
True Blue Farmgirl
178 Posts
Mary
Nampa
Idaho
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Posted - Dec 05 2011 : 5:33:57 PM
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I love making purses, crazy quilting is a good use of scraps, as well as other fun stuff that the other ladies have already mentioned. THe best material is re-purposed.
To Live a Full life one must LOVE MANY THINGS- Vincent Van Gogh
Mary Fitzpatrick
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Dec 06 2011 : 07:38:03 AM
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Annika,
You made me think of my grandmother. In the 40's she had my mom and her twin growing up. My grandmother always looked like a movie star. She'd create her own patterns and all three of them would be dressed alike, in matching outfits. She could take an old man's suit and make a suit of her own from it, and look like she just stepped out of Vogue. If you have the talent to repurpose something from something else, that to me is being an artist, and certainly not "icky".
Big hugs, my farmgirl friend,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Dec 11 2011 : 07:03:29 AM
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Just inherited some boxes of fabric from a friend whose aunt has passed away (and the aunt was a hoarder). In these giant boxes were several pieces of knit fabric. Will be stitching these into tubes and cutting like t-shirt yarn. This is, of course, after everything has been washed really well due to STRONG "musty grandma basement" smell. Just an idea I thought I'd share for those who may have leftover jersey knit type fabric in their stashes.
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 kiddos, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Avoid soil depravation and get your dirt on! Start a garden in your own backyard...
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
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