While perusing the local dollar store a couple of weeks ago {please tell me that I am not the only one}, I saw a stack of sweatpants sitting in a bottom bin. And the fabric hoarder voice in me said, “hmmm…..that’s a lot of fabric for a dollar.” And so I bought a pair of size XXL purple fleece sweatpants and threw them in my “to be sewn pile.”
Well, then one afternoon, I pulled them out and saw that the inside was a soft fleece and a very pretty purple color and decided to do something with them.
So, I turned them into an infinity scarf. In about 15 minutes flat. I didn’t take a lot of pictures, so I will do my best to explain what I did. And the best part of the deal is they cost 50 cents a piece –2 for a dollar? Seriously. And they look so cute.
Here’s what I did…
(I used the inside as my “right sides”—it was such a pretty color and textured fleece.)
And you are done. An easy peasy Christmas present for any fashion girl on your list. Or neighbor. Or friend. Or you!
Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage Designs says
That is such a great idea and it is so snuggly pretty!
Jessica@SewHomegrown says
Adorable and so genius! loving this whole series girls!
Amy says
Really fabulous idea! I love the textured “wrong” side of sweats! I have an old pair sitting in my closet, from my heavier days. I’m thinking my daughter and I just got new infinity scarves!
Jen @ My Own Road says
I LOVE this. I totally hit up the Dollar Store all the time. Great job!
Hillary says
Wow – genius move turning it inside out. I’ll bet it’s so cozy.
Rachel says
How pretty! And I bet it is SO cozy to wear. Although I’m a little offended that you tore apart those glorious sweatpants and didn’t just wear them with pride.
Katrine says
Time to go to the dollar store!
Alexis says
No way! Awesome
Ruby Jean says
Oh My Goodness!!! you got that from a $1 Store pair of sweat pants…. I would of NEVER thought so… Matter fact I would be the one who would come along and buy from you on Etsy for 45+ 🙂 Now if you come by a MUSTARD YELLOW be sure to let me know… 😉
Etcetorize says
Now that is “Holy Awesomeness”! Such a great transformation. I’d love it if you shared this at the Make it Great linky party on Etcetorize: http://etcetorize.blogspot.com/2011/12/giveaway-winner-make-it-great-monday.html
Ashley says
What an excellent idea!!! I’m loving this idea for Christmas presents! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
Jen O says
Suddenly old sweat pants have new meaning!
Luisatusen says
good idea
Maria José A says
Fantástica idea.