Blanket upcycles that I will actually wear! Thrift Flip

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

What's your MOST UNIQUE upcycle? Let us know below :) 3 shirt upcycles - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYiUYoecltWel9E 3 sweater upcycles - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2ScqqmEe6d9qtk 3 dress upcycles - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5XdiKWaaNNmd7M 3 skirt upcycles - kzbin.info/www/bejne/joCpd6uEpbqcg6M

[@tracybingham7739]

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]

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

[@patriciahofferber8661]

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

[@deirdrevalkovic9143]

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.

[@theresaanndiaz3179]

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.

[@JoVo1111]

This is the best thing I’ve ever seen on the internet. 🎉 (I’ve seen a LOT!) Wouldn’t it be hilarious to be out and about and have someone come up to you and say…”I have a blanket that matches your sweater!” I just loved your no-fear dive into these projects. What a unique channel you have Alisa. 😊

[@loisheron2180]

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

[@saf3508]

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

[@cheryltincher613]

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]

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!

[@karenstimson2683]

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.

[@marilynhardman5239]

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! 🤭 💐

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

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]

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

[@doriscassan6996]

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!

[@lettienugent]

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

[@robinduggins2561]

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.

[@madelynpryor2680]

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]

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

[@ChristineSewsALot]

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

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

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

[@GigiMarieKing]

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]

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 :)

[@rosariacarlostella9105]

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! ❤

[@julianachandler2975]

Nice makes! That cranberry color is beautiful on you.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you, Juliana!

[@EmilyQ458]

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

[@mauimedows]

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 ❤

[@jeanne-marie8196]

Thanks for the video on using blankets for material

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Oh my goodness, thank You SO MUCH!

[@EdenFairhaven]

It’s beautiful and it’s cleverly put together. I know you will make something amazing for your daughter.❤🎉😮

[@MariSews]

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

[@katwitanruna]

Love the twill tape finishing!

[@marypeterson1053]

You look so lively in yellow.

[@TheSewingCircle-LesleyRosas]

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

[@TriBeccaDesigns]

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🪡🧵

[@pamelamcclam2915]

Loving the upcycle.

[@juliewilde663]

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

[@eeddoosshh]

Gorgeous, simply just gorgeous! 😍

[@seams2travelterisingletonc264]

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

[@singingtick]

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

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

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!

[@betterdazes1648]

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

[@dorothykovak4900]

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

[@chrissy24-7]

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!

[@laheebk]

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 ❤❤❤

[@angelarivera914]

Love the turnout and looking forward to upcycle

[@annecolumbo8713]

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. 💓

[@rachelburgener819]

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

[@pamd6532]

Oh my. Those are both cool beans!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you so much, Pam!

[@katwitanruna]

Basting that was a good idea.

[@kymclinton3140]

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

[@liaoclara320]

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!!

[@Joy-eq6qg]

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.

[@manuelasalazar3135]

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

[@lana7422]

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

[@patriciahofferber8661]

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]

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.

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

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

[@kathygann7632]

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

[@Cyrilmc222004]

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 ❤❤❤❤

[@prosie1968]

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!

[@draganap3241]

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

[@1anita1m]

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

[@InAgatasCottage]

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]

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 :)

[@janejarvis6725]

Like the blanket ideas.

[@debm460]

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.

[@bonniebonnie7149]

Totally beautiful and amazing! Thank you so much!

[@BellydancerMaliha]

Love these ideas! Thank you!

[@idareandevers4059]

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.

[@abaigealduda2756]

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]

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]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Your joy was absolutely lovely to experience.

[@peggymonster2381]

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 🙏

[@twirlygirlie1]

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.😘

[@shanaazmohammed7713]

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 ❤❤❤

[@LynetteHulton]

The jacket is gorgeous. Well done

[@juanitaunderwood2902]

Perfect! And beautiful!

[@lisar7017]

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.

[@susanneely5810]

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

[@esperansaloughran693]

Great ideas here!

[@themamachar]

They are so cute. Thank you.

[@mrgarner4796]

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

[@victoriahannah1633]

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

[@sandralauersdorf6268]

Love your enthusiasm!

[@judymarkel8029]

So fun and adorable

[@marylecce5013]

GREAT Job! It's super cute!

[@alexandriaborn8285]

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]

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

[@vanessaknight7129]

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

[@dianecrews6130]

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

[@debbiesnyder4778]

I love it thanks

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I'm glad you like it!

[@dianareddell1496]

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!

[@ArlenePMCM]

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! 🙂

[@manuelasalazar3135]

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

[@user98dlk7hg6vc]

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]

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]

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

[@SherBear88]

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

[@Julia-jz9vl]

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

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

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

[@patdarrah5578]

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

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you so much, Pat!

[@Pml941]

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

[@msdeedee1808]

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

[@andrear.5296]

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

[@pamelamcclam2915]

Really nice.

[@KristinMoran]

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

[@shirleyboberg84]

That is so cool!!

[@Escape10mom]

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

[@sewitfits7393]

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.

[@sandrajahn8071]

Love the zip up sweater!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you, Sandra!

[@katwitanruna]

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.

[@shellylemons]

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]

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]

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

[@5kidsmyhusbandandme]

Love this video!! ❤