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March 11, 2016 by Jennifer

How To Make Upcycled Sweater Slippers

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These Upcycled sweater slippers are the perfect solution to cold toes! All you need is an old sweater, needle, thread and scissors!

Do you have an old sweater you love or saved for a fun project? Turn turn that old, unwanted sweater into awesome DIY Sweater Slippers with this easy tutorial!

In less than a half hour, you can have slippers on your feet and your toes will be toasty.

Hey, I am back with a new repurposing post! In case you missed my introduction in the Sweater Mittens post, I am Valerie. I am a Mom to 5 kids ages 19, 15, 5, 3, and 1 with a grandbaby due in June.

We live in west Michigan and help run a family hobby farm. We do our best to raise our food and repurpose what we can to keep a small footprint. We try to live as frugal as possible so that I am able stay home with our kids. With so many kids we have all extra circular area covered, from starting 4H this year to sports and volunteering at an animal rescue.

Upcycled Sweater Slippers and easy and practical way to repurpose an old or outdated sweater! - BusyBeingJennifer.com

With all the cut up bits of sweater layering from the sweater mittens I made, I figured I had to find something to do with them. Slippers can to mind first because my feet are ALWAYS cold. These upcycled sweater slippers are the perfect solution!

What You Need to Make Upcycled Sweater Slippers

~ Old Sweater (if you don’t have one, head over to the thrift store–they always have a ton)

~Sewing Machine

~Straight Pins

~Yarn

~Sharp scissors

~Large needle

Upcycled Sweater Slippers and easy and practical way to repurpose an old or outdated sweater! - BusyBeingJennifer.com

How to Make these Upcycled Slippers from a Sweater

Cut the wrists off the sleeve of an old sweater. The length of your cut from the wrist determines the length of the ankle of your slipper. I like 4-6 inches. Cut both sleeves together so they are the same length.

Lay the sweater flat and fold in half.  Trace the foot for the slipper or use a shoe to determine your size. If tracing a foot allow ¾ to 1 inch, for shoes only allow ½ inch. You should have 4 layers. Cut all layers at once.

Lay out the pieces so you have a slipper for each foot. Turn your fabric so the right sides are out. You are NOT sewing the foot of this inside out.

Stack the top slipper pieces and fold in half, cut a semi circle out. This will be your foot hole. Pin the sleeve to the inside of the hole. Sew this seam. Trim excess seam as needed.

Upcycled Sweater Slippers and easy and practical way to repurpose an old or outdated sweater! - BusyBeingJennifer.com

Place the bottom part of the slipper and pin edges together. Sew around the perimeter.  Remove pins. Trim any excess fabric from around seam.

Using a large needle and yarn, stitch around edge of slipper.

Ta-Da, sweater upcycle project complete!

**Note, for added thickness in the sole of these slippers stack multiple layers of fabric for the bottom piece. OR you can add pieces of felt, just cut in the same sole pieces shape as the bottom layer of sweater.

Upcycled Sweater Slippers and easy and practical way to repurpose an old or outdated sweater! - BusyBeingJennifer.com

And there you have it! You’ve successfully turned an old sweater into upcycled slippers! I’ve been wearing these cozy things non stop for the last couple weeks and I’ve got to tell you my toes have never been cozier!

You can use any remaining fabric you don’t use from this slippers pattern to make so many other things like leg warmers, boot socks, fingerless gloves, those recycled sweater mittens I talked about before or a gnome for home decor.

A wool sweater has never seen the last of it’s days with me! And this pair of slippers is everything I could have hoped and more.

Upcycled Sweater Slippers and easy and practical way to repurpose an old or outdated sweater! - BusyBeingJennifer.com

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Thanks so much for this Awesome upcycle project Valerie! I’m definitely going to be on the look out for a sweater to turn into my very own cozy upcycled sweater slippers!

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Upcycled Sweater Slippers

Upcycled Sweater Slippers and easy and practical way to repurpose an old or outdated sweater! - BusyBeingJennifer.com

Have an old sweater you love or saved for a fun project? Turn turn that old, unwanted sweater into awesome Upcycled Sweater Slippers with DIY tutorial!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Active Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Estimated Cost $5

Materials

  • Old Sweater
  • Yarn

Tools

  • Sewing Machine
  • Straight Pins
  • Sharp scissors
  • Large needle

Instructions

  1. Cut the wrists off the sweater. The length of your cut from the wrist determines the length of the ankle of your slipper. I like 4-6 inches. Cut both sleeves together so they are the same length.
  2. Lay the sweater flat and fold in half.  Trace the foot for the slipper or use a shoe to determine your size. If tracing a foot allow ¾ to 1 inch, for shoes only allow ½ inch. You should have 4 layers. Cut all layers at once.
  3. Lay out the pieces so you have a slipper for each foot. Turn your fabric so the right sides are out. You are NOT sewing the foot of this inside out.
  4. Stack the top slipper pieces and fold in half, cut a semi circle out. This will be your foot hole. Pin the sleeve to the inside of the hole. Sew this seam. Trim excess seam as needed.Place the bottom on your slipper and pin edges together. Sew around the perimeter.  Remove pins. Trim any excess fabric from around seam.
  5. Using a large needle and yarn, stitch around edge of slipper.
  6. Ta-Da, upcycled sweater slippers!

Notes

**Note, for added thickness in the sole of these slippers stack multiple layers for the bottom piece. OR you can add a felt layer, just cut in the same shape as the bottom layer of sweater

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Project Type: Sewing / Category: Crafts + DIY's

Filed Under: Crafts + DIY's, DIY Projects Tagged With: DIY, DIY slippers, slippers, Upcycle project, Upcycle.

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Comments

  1. Elle Spann says

    March 12, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    this is awesome!! thanks for the idea 🙂
    elle
    Southern Elle Style

    Reply
  2. Linda says

    March 24, 2016 at 9:01 am

    What a great idea! These look so cosy!

    Reply
  3. Ginny says

    March 27, 2016 at 10:54 am

    What a great idea. I would wear slippers like that.

    Reply
  4. Maarit says

    March 27, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    Wonderful idea!!

    Reply
  5. Heather @ Viral Upcycle says

    March 28, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    Cool upcycle Jennifer, you make it look really easy.. tempting. Great job!

    Reply
  6. Oh My Heartsie Girl says

    March 29, 2016 at 10:10 am

    These look so warm and toasty and remind me of Mukluks when I was a kid.
    Thanks for sharing on the Oh My Heartsie GIrls WW this week!

    I hope you have a wonderful week!
    Karren

    Reply
  7. leighdstr says

    March 29, 2016 at 11:19 am

    Jennifer, this is brilliant! I absolutely am trying this one.

    Reply
  8. Maria from Collecting Moments says

    April 1, 2016 at 10:41 am

    These are great and such a creative way to reuse some old sweaters! This is perfect for a cozy night in during the winter. All you need is some hot chocolate and a warm blanket 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing it with us on #shinebloghop this week

    Reply
  9. Claire says

    April 1, 2016 at 12:35 pm

    Love these! Love anything that’s a sweater upcycle. Have pinned for later. Thanks

    Reply
  10. Domenica says

    April 2, 2016 at 6:28 am

    Such a cool idea!! Must try and make some of these sweater slippers!

    Reply
  11. Daffny says

    April 2, 2016 at 11:21 am

    You make it seem so easy! I love the sweater up-cycles- it sounds so fun to find that perfect, worn out sweater from the thrift store and give it new life.

    Reply
  12. FrugalHausfrau says

    April 3, 2016 at 11:03 pm

    This has to be one of the best ideas I’ve seen in ages! Love them! Thanks for bringing this by Throwback Thursday!

    Mollie

    Reply
  13. DearCreatives (@DearCreatives) says

    April 3, 2016 at 11:05 pm

    Love this DIY Jennifer! Pinned & shared. thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party!

    Reply
  14. Robyn D says

    April 4, 2016 at 8:03 pm

    Oh yes! Going to make and share! Thank you.

    Reply
  15. Christine says

    April 6, 2016 at 7:45 am

    These are so great!! I need slippers, too. And have more than one sweater that should be put out to pasture. Thanks for linking up at #SaucySaturdays.

    Reply
  16. FrugalHausfrau says

    April 7, 2016 at 11:50 pm

    I just had to stop by and tell you how much we loved these upcycled sweater slippers! So much that we featured them on Throwback Thursday (and you were picked by more than one of us! 🙂 Adorable!!

    Mollie

    Reply
  17. Linda says

    July 26, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    Thanks for this! Am so going to try. BTY: according to your photo, you have a 19 year old. You don’t look much over 19 yourself!!! Beautiful picture, and gorgeous hair!

    Reply
  18. Rosie says

    January 3, 2017 at 12:55 pm

    These are the best upcyled item I’ve ever seen, they do look so comfy and like an expensive store bought item, only better, made with TLC!!!

    Reply
  19. creativejewishmom/sara says

    January 14, 2018 at 11:23 am

    Fabulous Jennifer, now if only I had some old sweaters…….I tend to pass my kid’s clothes along to families in need, though I will admit to setting aside and black and white striped one from my daughter that is just screaming for a few good DIYs. Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing on craft schooling sunday!

    Reply
  20. Jess says

    January 15, 2018 at 10:19 am

    What a neat idea! 🙂

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    Reply
  21. a spirit of simplicity says

    January 16, 2018 at 6:30 pm

    I have a pair of re-made mittens made from an old sweater. I love the idea of slippers!

    Reply
  22. Linda M. Finn says

    January 16, 2018 at 6:31 pm

    I really love this idea !!! So many times I have gotten rid of a sweater I loved over a stain and I could have used it for slippers or mittens !!!
    Linda Marie

    Reply
  23. candy says

    January 16, 2018 at 7:53 pm

    Love this idea and would love to try making a pair. Found you on Wonderful Wednesday Link Party

    Reply
  24. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says

    January 17, 2018 at 7:52 pm

    Wow, great re-purpose! Great way to cuddle up near a fire, if only it got that cold here in Arizona, LOL.

    Reply
  25. wendy says

    January 19, 2018 at 7:44 am

    What a ingenious idea! love these!

    Reply
  26. Leanna says

    January 21, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    These are ridiculously adorable. I love them. Pinning and tweeting of course.

    Reply
  27. Nikki Gwin says

    January 21, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    Jennifer, I chose your CUTE slippers recycle project as one of my features at this weeks Over the Moon Link Party. Please stop by and take a look! http://www.gwingal.com/2018/01/over-the-moon-107/
    🙂 gwingal

    Reply
  28. Jann Olson says

    January 23, 2018 at 8:21 pm

    What a great recycle idea. Love them! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  29. Sherry says

    January 24, 2018 at 12:04 pm

    What a great idea! They are so cute. Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!

    Reply
  30. Maisy says

    January 26, 2018 at 2:14 am

    Jennifer, I love this repurposing idea!! I have featured you at the Friday Favorites linky party this week. Come check it out! https://be-alice.blogspot.com/2018/01/friday-favorites-week-409.html Hope you pop by and visit again this week 🙂

    Reply
  31. Grandma says

    January 8, 2019 at 8:37 am

    Are you using regular sweaters or wool? Love these.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      January 8, 2019 at 10:50 am

      I’ve actually done both! This particular project was just a regular sweater from the thrift store 🙂

      Reply
      • Calendar says

        January 21, 2019 at 9:56 am

        Great post! What a great idea! They are so cute. Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!

        Reply
  32. Jory says

    March 28, 2019 at 7:03 pm

    I wonder if you could add some hot glue to the bottoms for non-slip grip?

    Reply
  33. Grandma's House DIY says

    January 10, 2020 at 10:02 am

    Thanks so much for sharing with us! I’ll be featuring you next week on my Instagram and Facebook page and also on my blog when the next To Grandma’s House we go link party starts!

    Reply
  34. Suzan | It's My Sustainable Life says

    January 15, 2020 at 7:02 am

    Love these! Glad I came across your site on To Grandma’s House We Go! Pinned for making 🙂

    Reply
  35. Marie says

    January 15, 2020 at 8:51 am

    It is -36C (-33F) here this morning, I could really use a few pairs of these sweater slippers! I love this idea and they look so pretty too. Great gift idea for next Christmas as well. Pinned 🙂

    Reply

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