Another upcycle - Table runner to shrug
I got a box of crocheted pieces for $3 at a yard sale, and included in the brightly colored doilies and other items was a blue table runner with butterflies and flowers worked into it.
Crocheted garments are popular right now, so I thought I'd take a swing at converting the runner into a shrug. I folded the top corner at each end down, as in the photo below:
Next step was to sew where the folded corner met the bottom of the runner. I sewed about two inches along the bottom and side edges, just enough to create a sleeve of sorts. Because the runner has a lot of filet crochet, I hand sewed instead of using my sewing machine. It's very important to use thread that matches the runner because with this kind of openwork, you can't just sew a straight line. You have to work through the stitching the best way you can:
After doing the same on the other side, I tried on my new shrug and found it to be a decent fit:
So, next time you come across an interesting old piece of crochet work, give it a longer look. Could be it has the makings of a cool new garment.
Tags: CircularPraise, shrug, tutorial, upcycling
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Permalink Reply by SaFire on -
Wow!! Nicely done! I never would have thought of that. There are some really pretty table runners I saw at Value Village the other day, might have to go back and pick them up.
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Permalink Reply by CircularPraise on -
Thanks, SaFire. :) Glad you like the idea.
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Permalink Reply by splynk on -
Nice, that's really pretty. I have some table runners I have no idea what to do with. Thanks for the sharing :-)
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Permalink Reply by CircularPraise on
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I'm glad you like the idea, splynk. If you decide to try it, post a pic. :)
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