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    Embroidered Sweater Ornaments Made by Hand

    November 30, 2014 by Patti Estep 3 Comments

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    Embroidered sweater ornaments, old satin ornaments and a cable sweater

    Learn how to handmade embroidered sweater ornaments from a cable knit sweater, with items that can be found at a local thrift store.

    White sweater ornament with red embroidery

    Here's another fun ornament that has a sweet cozy country feel. It takes a little bit of time to put together but it is not difficult and costs very little to make. They would make a sweet gift for someone who likes handmade items. You could easily make six of these embroidered sweater ornaments from the sweater bringing the total cost to just over $1.00.

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    Box of red satin Goodwill ornaments

    Making Embroidered Sweater Ornaments

    First I went to the local Goodwill store and picked up a box of satin-covered ornaments.

    Stripped satin ornament

    I stripped the ornaments so all I was left with was the foam base. The fastest way to remove the threads was by cutting them at the bottom of the ornament.

    Off white cable sweater

    I also picked up a cream-colored cable sweater for $3.99. All you have to do is cut pieces of the sweater to fit around the foam ball. I wanted to make sure that the cable ran across the middle of the ornament so I cut up the side seam and traced a square just large enough to cover. Simply place the piece on the ball and sewed up the side seam. At the top and bottom stitch some basting stitches and gather them together.

    Upcycled embroidered sweater ornament with red thread.

    As a final decorative touch, I used some pretty red embroidery thread and stitched along the cable, and created a star in the middle.

    Sweater ornament with red stitching on tree

    Depending on your taste or your luck at the store you may not even want to bother with the embroidery part. I wanted to add the red because it reminded me of an ornament at one of my favorite online shops. 

    Two embroidered sweater ornaments

    Once again, the possibilities are somewhat endless here. The type and color of the sweater, the pattern, or stitching is all up to you. Let your creative juices flow.

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    More Fun Ornaments:

    • Mini Pouf Ornaments                                
    • Dried Flower Ornaments                             
    • Dried Rosebud Ornaments
    White cable sweater embroidered ornament with red thread.
    Two sweater ornaments
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    Embroidered Sweater Ornaments Made by Hand

    Let me show you how easy it is to make embroidered sweater ornaments using an upcycled cable knit sweater and thrift store ornaments.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Active Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Christmas Crafts
    Yield: 6 Sweater Ornaments
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $1

    Equipment

    • Sewing needle and thread

    Materials

    • Christmas Ornaments
    • Old Sweater

    Instructions

    • Strip the ornaments down to the foam base.
    • Cut pieces of your sweater to fit around the foam ball.
    • Cut up the side seam and trace a square large enough to cover the foam. 
    • Place the piece on the ball and sew up the side seam.
    • At the top and bottom stitch some basting stitches and gather them together.
    • Add a pretty red embroidery thread and stitch along the cable to create a star in the middle.
    • Add a ribbon for hanging.
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Kristina and Millie

      December 03, 2014 at 2:07 pm

      Thanks for linking to our Retro repin party! Love these handmade sweater ornaments! The red star and lines do make the ornament I think! Appreciate the tute!

      Reply
    2. Melinda @Home.Made.Interest

      December 02, 2014 at 6:52 am

      Stopping by from SITS linky. Great upcycle!

      Reply

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