Howdy! I hope you’ve had a most wonderful weekend! I’ve been trying to get all of the presents wrapped and under the tree. I’m such a procrastinator when it comes to wrapping. I’ve been known to shove presents and tissue paper into Christmas bags outside my mom’s house on Christmas Eve right before we open gifts. 🙂
In case you missed me over at Pocket Full of Pink last week, here is the tutorial I shared on upcycling sweaters into Christmas decor!
Hello Pocket Full of Pink Readers! I’m Erin from Crafts & Sutch and I’m so very happy to spend some time with you today!
I love all things crafty and have been diagnosed with “I can make that” syndrome. I am constantly inspired by the things I see, so I like to create a little bit of everything. 🙂 Today we are getting into the holiday spirit and making some sweater trees!
To get started, you will need a paper mache or Styrofoam tree form, an old sweater, scissors, a glue gun and glue, straight pins, and a pencil or pen.
Lay the tree form down on the sleeve of the sweater with the top of the tree at the wrist end of the sweater. Cut across the sleeve approximately 1″ below the end of the tree.
Put the tree into the sleeve and create a slip cover for it by pinning down the length of the tree. The sweater should be snug, but not tight.
Now fold the end of the sweater under the form and glue with the glue gun.
Remove the excess sweater by cutting along the inside of your pins.
It will look like this. Take the pencil or pen and draw a straight guideline for yourself down the length of the tree. This is where you will glue the sweater together.
Glue the sweater along the guideline. Create a neat seam by pushing each side together.
This is what the back of the tree will look like after you have glued the sweater in place.
And here is the finished product…along with a friend! I am loving how these turned out. They were super easy to make, quick, and affordable!
Thank you so much for letting me hang out with you today and thank you to Karen for having me! I hope you all will stop by Crafts & Sutch sometime and say hi! 🙂
Instructions for Making Sweater Trees
Materials Needed
- Paper mache or Styrofoam tree form
- Old sweater
- Scissors
- Glue gun and glue
- Straight pins
- Pencil or pen
Steps
Prepare the Tulle
Set up your workspace with all the materials listed above.
Create the Volume
Lay the tree form down on the sleeve of the sweater with the top of the tree at the wrist end of the sweater. Cut across the sleeve approximately 1″ below the end of the tree.
Prepare the Poly Satin Circles
Put the tree into the sleeve and create a slipcover for it by pinning down its length.
Layer the Components
Snugly fold the end of the sweater under the form and glue it in place.
Additional Personalization
You can paint or decorate the sweater before gluing it if you want to customize your trees further.
Attach the Clip-On Earring
Ensure all edges are glued down carefully to maintain a neat finish.
Prepare the Shoes
If you plan on adding decorations to the base, do this after the glue has set.
Make Additional Pairs
Consider making a variety of sweater trees in different sizes for a coordinated display.
Enjoy Your Custom Creation
Take pride in your handmade sweater trees, and don’t hesitate to share your creations with family and friends!
Conclusion
This project encourages fun, creativity, and personal expression. Embrace your unique style and enjoy the process of making your very own sweater trees!
