I recently did a major clean out of the house
and gave a lot away to good will.
This French Connection sweater below was from the 90's and just too short and fluffy to wear again.
It was packed up and ready to go to the Opp shop.
Until....
I had a read of my favourite magazine.
The black and white contrasting cover caught my eye
and I had an idea.
As usual when I read my favourite style & home magazines
I like to try one or two ideas I like
and apply them to my home to keep it feeling current.
So,
after seeing this cover,
I decided I wanted some more contrast in my bedroom.
I wanted a black,
chunky knit cushion
for my bed.
I knew just how to get one
for $0!
Repurposing is one of my favourite things to do!!
And my Mother in Law, who loves to sew, is visiting!!
So I took that old French Connection sweater out
and asked her how we could turn it into a cushion.
I also happened to have an extra cushion insert
which was a perfect fit.
She is amazing.
She actually managed to stitch the sweater around the cushion
keeping the sweater completely intact!
Which means,
if I ever wanted to
I could unstitch it and wear it again?
Handy Hint: I used a razor and gently shaved off all the lint balls to make it look like new.
Now I have a
wintery
cozy
contrasting
bedroom update for
$0.
Nice
P.S.
I made this bedhead ages ago.
I originally picked up a large art work, from the side of the road, only for the amazing frame it had.
I nearly discarded the artwork inside but instead.....
I covered the large canvas with a layer of batting to add some cushioning.
Then I staple gunned some lovely thick linen upholstery fabric to it.
I thought it look a little bit plain,
so I stitched 3 subtle little grey x's in the middle.
Then I attached it to the wall with 3M velcro strips.
The other cushions are made out of linen tea towels to match.
