Sweaters to Sweats

Here is an easy way to turn a sweater you no longer war into a pair of child sweats for a child.

First you will cut the sleeves off at an angle

Then turn them inside out and sew them together starting and finishing a few inches from the edges.

You might have to cut and adjust the opening for the waist depending on the size of the child.  

Now there are a few ways you can finish these off. 

 One option is to use a crocheted yarn braid and make a draw string waist, or you and use elastic (maybe from another piece of clothing.) and hem it down so you have an elastic waist.

Below is a pair I finished using a sleeve from an XL t-shirt that was left over from making the cloth diapers.   

Always be sure to save your scraps.  I will continue to show you ways to use up every part.