Blanket upcycles that I will actually wear! Thrift Flip

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Thoughtful Creativity - CRAFT, SEW, DIY

6 ай бұрын

Dear Sewing Friends, in this video I am upcycling BLANKETS! One of the great things about blankets is that you get a lot of fabric, so it is a little bit easier to upcycle and a great place where to start. From linen throws, to quilted blankets and of course knit blankets - you can use it all for some great ideas. See below:
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@ThoughtfulCreativity 6 ай бұрын

What's your MOST UNIQUE upcycle? Let us know below :) 3 shirt upcycles - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pb1hZLeXxtbPkaM.html 3 sweater upcycles - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d5lprNl_q6iupKs.html 3 dress upcycles - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8qqitWVmNSXcYU.html 3 skirt upcycles - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jrV2edt_1bvNfXU.html

@loisheron2180 21 күн бұрын

Alicia, your sunny can-do personality has inspired me to return to sewing my own clothing after decades! Thank you, I’m your groupie😉

@tracybingham7739 6 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness! I am literally making a fleece jacket at this moment out of a thrifted throw blanket!! I love getting all types of fabric from thrift stores.

@ThoughtfulCreativity 6 ай бұрын

Look at that, how awesome! Throw blankets provide so much fabric - it almost feels like a luxury after upcycling tiny skirts and pants, lol :D

@lettienugent 4 ай бұрын

I don’t think that was underwhelming at all. I LOVE it!

@saf3508 6 ай бұрын

Underwhelming?!? I would wear the shawl-collar cardigan to work at least once a week! I love it!

@patriciahofferber8661 6 ай бұрын

Wow! If I didn't know better, I'd never believe that the finished projects came from blankets.

@karenstimson2683 6 ай бұрын

Love these upcycles! I personally adore deep rich colors like your purple blanket, so I am really partial to the jacket you made from it. I also love the color combo in your first cardigan. I wouldn't have thought of gray, yellow and white to go together but they do, beautifully.

@cheryltincher613 6 ай бұрын

I would not call the burgundy jacket under welming, I think it wonderful! I usually wear sweater or light jacket to bed to keep my arms and shoulders warm while I read in bed , your jacket would be perfect. A thought to attach the belt, sew to the back so it won't twist, and so it won't come off and beome a cat toy. I can't tell you how glad I am to be a member of your channel.❤

@ThoughtfulCreativity 6 ай бұрын

That is a WONDERFUL idea regarding the belt - THANK YOU, Cheryl!!! And yes, you are so right, it would become a cat toy in an instant, he he :) thank you!

@madelynpryor2680 6 ай бұрын

I love both! I like my clothes a little gothic and I fell in love with the burgundy jacket. Thank you for the joy and inspiration as always. Seeing you post a new video is always one of the most exciting parts of my week!

@ThoughtfulCreativity 6 ай бұрын

Oh, can you imagine a jacket like this in black with a but of sparkle or studs or maybe a few leather inserts, like on the shoulders? That could be sooo cool. Thank YOU for watching and being here, knowing that people enjoy and get some good out of it is the highlight for me and makes my creative heart humble and smile

@deirdrevalkovic9143 5 ай бұрын

I am so impressed by your skills for such a young person. I have sewn for many years and like to be quite precise and traditional in the skills of sewing. It is rare to find someone who is so skilled, usually it is the easy way . Your hoodie finishes were excellent. Cheers.

@doriscassan6996 6 ай бұрын

I can understand why the Ikea blankets appealed to you! Love the colours and the texture. I have wondered how one would sew that kind of knit. I like your ideas about that and many other things. Your videos are so helpful to those of us who are less experienced!

@robinduggins2561 6 ай бұрын

I recently used a couple older fleece blankets that we didn't need and made pajamas. The way I did the tops I can also wear them as a sweater for extra coziness. Because they are blankets they are a bit thicker than regular fleece.

@marilynhardman5239 6 ай бұрын

Alisa, I love your makes this week …. The burgundy sweater is beautiful and suits you! The yellow/grey/white is fabulous! You are such a clever young woman, many kudos to you. I have several blankets I nearly threw out, not now! 🤭 💐

@susanneely5810 6 ай бұрын

I just LOVE the Ikea sweater! I always learn something new from you!

@gigiBmimi 6 ай бұрын

So happy to see this episode! I generally work upcycling in my projects. Blankets and quilts are my favorite sources. The techniques I have learned to use all come from your videos.

@ThoughtfulCreativity 6 ай бұрын

That is so awesome! Blankets yield so much fabric, don't they? After upcycling skirts and pants this was like a nice treat :) I am so happy you enjoyed this episode. My husband just sorted out his dress shirts and gave me a few that I can upcycle, sooooo.... we will see :)

@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282 6 ай бұрын

I love this! I purchase thrifted fabrics for 2 reasons: 1. I can get enough to create a project. 2. I can use it as a practice fabric or a mock-up. If I make a mistake, then I won't cry (so much!!).

@TriBeccaDesigns 6 ай бұрын

Hi Rebecca! I do the same thing...Great minds think alike

@idareandevers4059 6 ай бұрын

THANKS This for this back down memory idea using a blanket. Which I never thought of using a blanket. I will be trying. Thanks again.

@rosariacarlostella9105 2 ай бұрын

You’re amazing!!! The “Ikea” hoodie you made looked awesome! Even when you wore it inside out, I think the tape made a very effective feature, and it could easily be worn like that for a very casual look. If you have any leftover after making something out of it for your daughter, I think a really easy pencil or straight skirt would look really smart. That burgundy colour suits you so much!!! And I love how that cardigan came out! ❤

@theresaanndiaz3179 6 ай бұрын

Having two sets of clothes just makes sense especially when you have children. I was raised a similar way, we came home from school and changed into our play clothes. We also had our Sunday best. When I lived in Latin America, I had house clothes and more formal clothes that I wore when I went downtown. Now that I live in California, I don't do that as much because I live in much more casual city. However, I wear an apron all the time in the house. I also have a "paint shirt" for painting and other messy things and I like layers a lot. I'm thinking about making a paint smock to wear that's looser and longer.

@rachelburgener819 6 ай бұрын

Omgoodness I absolutely love this👏👏👏 fantastic, resourceful, economical and very stunning!!! Thank You so much for all that you do XO 🥰❤️😀

@MariSews 6 ай бұрын

Really fun upcycles! I’ve never used blankets but now I’m going to be looking at them with a new eye

@user-jv3vb9jd2g 6 ай бұрын

The jacket is gorgeous. Well done

@dorothykovak4900 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful garments! This video is very inspirational and great instructions. Thanks for sharing.

@jeanne-marie8196 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video on using blankets for material

@ThoughtfulCreativity 6 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness, thank You SO MUCH!

@juliewilde663 6 ай бұрын

The jacket you made from the Ikea blanket is so adorable!

@seams2travelterisingletonc264 6 ай бұрын

Love this! I have a couple sweaters that no longer fit but, need to be loved!

@mauimedows 6 ай бұрын

I absolutely love how the second jacket came out (the velvety one) it has a 1940s flair that I adore !!! Thank you for your video ❤

@twirlygirlie1 6 ай бұрын

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Ikea blanket sweater and I just love your channel. I joined another online class but I’m going to finish that soon and then I’m joining yours. I don’t know why it took me so long to find your videos but I’m SO happy I finally did. Such great content and you’re so good about making me feel I can do it, too.😘

@lana7422 6 ай бұрын

Wow! Loved these ideas. And appreciate your evaluation of the method you used. Wonderful.

@ChristineSewsALot 6 ай бұрын

How satisfying to finally finish a project and have it turn out cute.

@ThoughtfulCreativity 6 ай бұрын

It really is! :) Unfinished projects and ideas always "stare" at me until I get them done, so yay, it is finally done :)

@julianachandler2975 6 ай бұрын

Nice makes! That cranberry color is beautiful on you.

@ThoughtfulCreativity 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Juliana!

@annecolumbo8713 6 ай бұрын

My favorite is the burgundy jacket!! The color looks absolutely beautiful on you. You should experiment with some deeper colors. They set off your beautiful complexion and vice versa. 💓

@katwitanruna 6 ай бұрын

Basting that was a good idea.

@TheSewingCircle-LesleyRosas 6 ай бұрын

Alisa, I love this upcycle. Your yellow jacket turned out adorable!! I would love with pockets added.

@katwitanruna 6 ай бұрын

Love the twill tape finishing!

@pamelamcclam2915 16 күн бұрын

Loving the upcycle.

@Joy-eq6qg 6 ай бұрын

Really like what you do with blankets. I bought 2 at Wal-Mart earlier cause I wasn't sure how I would "hack" them into a jacket. Your videos are so educational & inspiring.

@TriBeccaDesigns 6 ай бұрын

Great job on your blanket upcycles! This is something that I love to do. ❤ I see fabric turning into coats and jackets whenever I look at a beautiful blanket🪡🧵

@patriciahofferber8661 6 ай бұрын

Also, I have two types of clothing too--one type for home use, and another for leaving the house and mixing with people (so I don't look like the hermit I tend to be).

@ThoughtfulCreativity 6 ай бұрын

same here :) also, when my "going out" clothes are not presentable anymore - then I "retire" them to my home clothes, the only criteria is that they have to be super comfy.

@InAgatasCottage 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful makes Alisa. Purple looks fab on you I recently got a few blankets at IKEA for upcycling. I had an idea for a few makes. You provided inspiration for a few more. Thank you

@ThoughtfulCreativity 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I would love to see your Ikea blanket upcycle results - post them in the Members FB group when they are done :)

@laheebk 6 ай бұрын

I love both makes and I think the color of the second jacket suits you very well and it’s a very nice jacket for home or outerwear. Everything you make is just gorgeous. You are my break from my busy weekends ❤❤❤

@kymclinton3140 6 ай бұрын

absolutely beautiful the left over would make a little tunic style dress for your daughter

@liaoclara320 6 ай бұрын

I literally bought the same blanket years ago for the same reason! Loved the color combination and the bonus ribbing! I would love to turn it into a button up cardigan, but haven’t had the courage to cut into it. Thank you for your video. To add interfacing at the seam allowance is such a good idea!!

@manuelasalazar3135 6 ай бұрын

I love it great idea thank you for taking and showing us Nellie from Texas, Texas

@eeddoosshh 6 ай бұрын

Gorgeous, simply just gorgeous! 😍

@abaigealduda2756 6 ай бұрын

Really nice! The patten in the Ikea blanket is great! I'm so glad you found the time to make a project with it!!

@ThoughtfulCreativity 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊Me too! Can you imagine holding on to a blanket for so many years to FINALLY upcycle it :) only us, creative people :)

@abaigealduda2756 6 ай бұрын

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Your joy was absolutely lovely to experience.

@marypeterson1053 6 ай бұрын

You look so lively in yellow.

@singingtick 6 ай бұрын

I made pants out of a throw blanket I bought. So fun.

@robintheparttimesewer6798 6 ай бұрын

These are great ideas! Your sweater is lovely! I didn't think that the second idea was not underwhelming. It's a lovely house cardigan and gives me all sorts of ideas of things to make with blankets!

@1anita1m 6 ай бұрын

Excellent idea 😊 I love it. ❤ Thank you for sharing. 😊

@manuelasalazar3135 6 ай бұрын

Great job my friend. I have learned in some of your techniques on the side machine. I’m a beginner I have yet not started but thank you. You are giving me good ideas thank you again you do a great job. I like you a lot because you explain sincerely yours Nellie from Texas, 7:21

@shanaazmohammed7713 6 ай бұрын

I have some bed sheets and last week I watched your video on how to make the 1 hour shorts and I made 1, and it fits soooo nice and comfortable, so now I have to make more because I have the pattern and it's easy to put together, thank you for your videos ❤❤❤

@chrissy24-7 6 ай бұрын

Yes there actually is a young male on insta I follow, he makes all kinds of clothes from thrift blankets and stuff. I do love the colors and thank you for showing how you approached it!

@angelarivera914 6 ай бұрын

Love the turnout and looking forward to upcycle

@andrear.5296 6 ай бұрын

This year is still young, so a happy and healthy New Year to you and your family. :o)

@draganap3241 6 ай бұрын

Fabulous! Only now I am looking at IKEA blankets i stead of going through fabrics I accumulated. 😂😂😂

@vanessaknight7129 6 ай бұрын

You did an awesome job and gave ne some ideas. Thank you for sharing this information.

@victoriahannah1633 6 ай бұрын

Love them both! I’m going thrifting very soon and I’ll be on the lookout for.

@user98dlk7hg6vc 6 ай бұрын

I learn SO MUCH from your videos! THANK YOU! Some questions for you: 1) Do we need to pre-wash a bulky knit before sewing with it? And pre-wash the interfacing as well? 2) If the seams get too bulky to fit under a sewing machine needle, especially when sewing the Twill tape, what should we do? Thank you SO MUCH for sharing all your skills with us! 💖👍

@ThoughtfulCreativity 6 ай бұрын

Hello there, all great questions, let's see, prewashing: I usually prewash everything I work with, not only because natural fibers tend to shrink, but also because most fabric from stores has some sort of preserving chemical on them, and also those bolts of fabrics have been all over the place, so might as well wash them before working with them. In this case I did not prewash because the content was acrylic yarn (from what I remember, I might be wrong but It wasn't a natural fiber) and I was just too excited. But it is hitting the laundry before I actually wear it out. Interfacing - you don't prewash interfacing. About fitting a bulky project under your presser foot - it can be a challenge... In some cases, like working with denim, you can actually pound the seam allowance with a malot, but in this case - sometimes sewing machines come with adjustable presser foot, and if not - just do it by hand. I know it might sound daunting, but it actually goes much quicker than it seems, + you will have full control over it, therefore less wasting time on taking out stitches and doing it over and over. Some of the parts of twill tape on this sweater were done entirely by hand. I hope this helps! :) Happy sewing :)

@user98dlk7hg6vc 6 ай бұрын

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thank you so very much! You are so generous with your knowledge! It definitely answers my questions 👍🤗

@bonniebonnie7149 6 ай бұрын

Totally beautiful and amazing! Thank you so much!

@KristinMoran 6 ай бұрын

I'd have to add pockets to both. I love having pockets on my clothes.

@alexandriaborn8285 6 ай бұрын

Great inspiring idea ! Have you thought of making a matching skirt from the same blanket? I think itt would be a great looking two piece outfit

@ThoughtfulCreativity 6 ай бұрын

Fun idea! I don't really wear skirts as of late and have no shoes that would go with a skirt like that, but a fun idea! Thank you for sharing with us

@Pml941 6 ай бұрын

Love these! Want to do something like this …someday.

@debm460 5 ай бұрын

Love the end results! I enjoy your content because you encourage us to think outside the box and give us enough information to make it sewable. A nice change from having to buy a pattern when we can draft one.

@Cyrilmc222004 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Elise, I really really enjoyed watching you create these amazing items from blankets. Great idea and very very well executed too 🧵🧵🧵. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

@shellylemons 6 ай бұрын

I have clothes I wear at home and out of the house. I am really bad about getting bleach or cleaner on my clothes also I get in weird positions due to my short height. Comfort is a necessity!!! The Burgundy cardigan is beautiful.

@ThoughtfulCreativity 6 ай бұрын

I am the same way, although I do wear an apron during messy jobs I STILL manage to get bleach, acrylics, dye and other things on me. And I am also short, lol :) Thank you, Shelly, I am glad you like the burgundy one

@shellylemons 6 ай бұрын

@@ThoughtfulCreativity 5’4” is a vertical hazard when trying to clean out cabinets!!

@marylecce5013 6 ай бұрын

GREAT Job! It's super cute!

@prosie1968 6 ай бұрын

I made a Snuggie style garment for my daughter out of a twin sized blanket for Xmas. Now I’m on to a puffer jacket out of a sleeping bag. Thrifting and sewing custom garments is so fun!

@betterdazes1648 6 ай бұрын

I once used an old blanket as the batting in a quilt. It worked out great. We're still using that quilt!

@Julia-jz9vl 6 ай бұрын

🎉🎉🎉 The Sweat Jacket is awesome. Great Idea and very nice work. Hi Eva, nice to see ya. ❤

@ThoughtfulCreativity 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Julia! Eva says "hi"! :) meow

@lisar7017 6 ай бұрын

I haven't even finished watching yet, but have to comment! I am learning to sew wearables and very new to these skills. This is the first time I've seen that interfacing applied before cutting a knit and find that just ingenius. Such a simple smart technique . Love your videos.

@SherBear88 6 ай бұрын

I LOVE IT!! They are all sooooo cute!!

@peggymonster2381 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your help with your videos. You are so nice and kind. I haven't watched for a while , but now I'm back. God bless you 🙏

@pamd6532 6 ай бұрын

Oh my. Those are both cool beans!

@ThoughtfulCreativity 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Pam!

@arvettadelashmit9337 6 ай бұрын

They are one of a kind. Beautiful. I like that towel idea.

@dianareddell1496 6 ай бұрын

I loved your jackets! And the burgundy one looked really cozy. I could see adding a hood to that one too. ❤ Thank you for the videos…I’m heading to watch your drafting a hoodie video right now!

@dianecrews6130 6 ай бұрын

Wow, what a pretty hoodie and you are so creative. Every time I watch you, I get so inspired

@sandralauersdorf6268 6 ай бұрын

Love your enthusiasm!

@ArlenePMCM 6 ай бұрын

Yellow and gray is my favorite color combo! That zip up sweater is perfection made even more perfect by the twill tape finishing. And I love the burgundy one too. I'd make it with no belt, knee length with a rounded patch pocket I look forward to all your videos! 🙂

@juanitaunderwood2902 6 ай бұрын

Perfect! And beautiful!

@kathygann7632 6 ай бұрын

The winter color season colors, like the burgandy and black, make your skin glow.

@themamachar 6 ай бұрын

They are so cute. Thank you.

@privateinfo1711 6 ай бұрын

My granddaughter had to have a white shirtwaist dress for an acting contest. I made her a dress from a white tablecloth! it was a great weight of fabric and it cost 3 dollars at the thrift store! (She won best actress!)

@EmilyQ458 6 ай бұрын

I loved them both, quality wise, design wise, everything, you are such an inspiration ❤

@pamelamcclam2915 16 күн бұрын

Really nice.

@patdarrah5578 6 ай бұрын

It's darling and looks great on you. Great idea!

@ThoughtfulCreativity 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Pat!

@judymarkel8029 6 ай бұрын

So fun and adorable

@mrgarner4796 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful project...well planned. As always Alisa 'home run'.

@sandrajahn8071 6 ай бұрын

Love the zip up sweater!

@ThoughtfulCreativity 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Sandra!

@TLStitches 6 ай бұрын

I love your creativity!! This is an excellent idea! I have been eyeing up fleece blankets lately thinking about making jackets for my grandkids. Thanks for the push!

@sewitfits7393 6 ай бұрын

The IKEA blanket upcycle looks lovely on you! I love upcycling blankets for sewing. I am currently making a long coat out of blanket I was given from a friend who moved . And just recently I used an IKEA blanket I thrifted as the backing for a cashmere blanket I made from thrifted cashmere sweaters that have little holes or shrunk in the wash. I am really enjoying the blanket and am almost finished the coat. Good thing as its -26 degrees Fahrenheit in my area of Canada right now.

@shirleyboberg84 2 ай бұрын

That is so cool!!

@5kidsmyhusbandandme 6 ай бұрын

Love this video!! ❤

@Escape10mom 6 ай бұрын

What a great idea!! They look great!! Thanks for sharing!

@msdeedee1808 6 ай бұрын

Yes! I cannot wait to do this for my wardrobe. TFS!

@katwitanruna 6 ай бұрын

I’m waiting for a king blanket to come! I plan to make it a floor length dress with pockets & hood big enough to throw on over other outfits.

@kathleen7849 6 ай бұрын

Clever lady.

@JenniferKokoski 6 ай бұрын

I love the shawl collar cardigan. That's actually very elegant looking. Are you sure that's velvet? It looks like the Pure Plush line of fleece at Joanne's. Also could be called velour or velveteen. It is soft on both sides. A little shaggy on one side and short fibers on the other. And it does change color depending on the direction of the light hitting it. It has a stretch to it. I use it to make long sleeve peplum sweaters. I love them because they are so soft and warm.

@jeanne-marie8196 6 ай бұрын

I’m afraid I have to disagree with you; I don’t find the burgundy sweater underwhelming at all! I think the fabric, with its texture and color, looked very pretty. I am a person who does not think “outside the box”! Thank you for doing this for me! Thrift store fleece blankets for a shacket (for some reason, I so dislike that word!j, or for a light weight spring jacket, will be so inexpensive. Thank you for sharing your creativity. It helps a lot! BTW: I was wondering if one needs a particular scissor sharpener? After, literally decades of sewing, I have never used one. I always use a knife sharpener from the back of an old electric can opener!

@ThoughtfulCreativity 6 ай бұрын

Awww, thank you! I just felt that usually in my upcycles I try to hit two points - something interesting in the design or construction and something that I will actually wear, and for some reason I fel that in the burgundy cardigan there wasn't anything interesting... I do like it and I have been wearing it ever since the video, we have had low temps here and snow. Maybe I am just being hard on myself... Thank you for being kind and I am so happy this video have you plenty inspiration :) I have a few other jacket videos on the channel made that might give you even more ideas.

@Mrs.Patriot 6 ай бұрын

Another way to prevent raveling of knitted fabrics is to run a long baste stitch along the edge of the seam allowance of your pattern pieces, then cut just outside the stitch, and remove the stitch later. There is a technique in knitting known as "steeking" which is to knit a sweater in the round, as if it's a pullover, then run two parallel lines of stitching down the front, cut between them, and insert your zipper to make it into a cardigan. That yellow striped sweater is awesome!