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You only need these Free Sewing Patterns to Refashion an old blanket into lovely wearables! Do check them out!
Have an old blanket that you don’t use anymore? Turn it into something completely different instead of letting it sit in the cupboard. These projects show how to give new life to blankets as jackets, pants, a dress, stockings, and even a puffer jacket.
Blanket Refashion Free Sewing Patterns
1. Thrifted Blanket Turned Quilted Jacket
Sewing enthusiasts certainly won’t run out of great designs on this list. Let’s start with this quilted spring jacket made from a thrifted blanket. This won’t take much effort; just have your supplies ready. Along with the materials, ModernModiste also includes a sewing tutorial in the visual guide. Don’t miss it.
2. Throw Blanket into a Hoodie
Got a fringed throw blanket measuring at least 50 × 60 inches? Rachel shows you how to turn it into a long, poncho-style hoodie. You’ll also need a hoodie that fits you well to use as a guide for shape and size. The construction is quite simple, with only two main seams to sew.
3. Coat/Jacket from Thrifted Blanket
Mindful Mae uses a thrifted blanket to make a jacket you can wear as an extra layer in cooler weather. The project is also a good example of how an old blanket can provide enough fabric for a wearable garment. Watch the video tutorial and make one today!
4. Blanket Turned Jogger Sweatpants
You can also turn a soft blanket into a pair of sweatpants, and this Somethingflava project shows you how. It can be a cheaper way to make lounge pants, especially if you already have a blanket you no longer use. The video tutorial takes you through the sewing process, which is helpful if you haven’t made pants before.
5. Jacket Out of a Thrifted Blanket
If you’re not good with following sewing patterns, then you must check out this project by Miaira Jennings. No pattern is needed for this jacket. Just an old blanket, thread, scissors, and a sewing machine- that’s it!
6. Refashion Blanket into Embroidered Christmas Stockings
A Christmas stocking made from a blanket—surprised to hear that? Well, that’s exactly what Juliet has done. It’s a great way to recycle old woolen blankets or use woolen fabric to embroider your Christmas stocking.
7. DIY Orange-Toned Blanket Jacket
The Essentials Club uses a wool picnic blanket to make this jacket, which also includes large pockets. The pockets and other details add extra sewing work, so the project may take longer than a very basic jacket. If you follow the tutorial from start to finish, setting aside a full day should give you enough time to complete it.
8. Blanket To Coat Upcycling Project
There is something truly special about handmade garments—whether you’re thinking about their quality or cost-effectiveness. This blanket coat by Bea is a great example of that, as you can make a stylish winter layer using an old blanket. Wondering what you need for this blanket coat? An old blanket, an open-end zipper, bias tape, sewing thread, and iron-on stabilizer.
9. Turn Blanket into Long Coat
Did you know that Marlies made this coat from a large piece of scrap fabric? Now you can too; turn your blanket into a lovely, warm winter coat. Plus, the blanket should be in good condition, with no holes or stains, and be 100% wool. The rest is given in the written blog.
10. Sewing a Wrap Dress from a Blanket
Getting out of bed and changing clothes in such cold weather is such a challenge. What if you could get up, wrap a dress around your waist, and go about your day? That’s why Kei created this winter blanket wrap dress. It offers the cozy warmth of a blanket, so you won’t feel cold.
11. Blanket to Puffer Jacket
It is hard to believe such a fantastic blue puffer jacket can be made from a blanket with such a professional finish. Yes, it is possible, and coolirpa‘s visual guide proves it. So, don’t forget to click the tutorial link and give it a try. Happy Sewing!