Don't freeze trying to pull off those spring looks too early. Make some easy DIY leg warmers from your old sweater pile, and throw them on with a cute sundress. Years ago in High School I would lock myself in my room on snow days tearing up my clothes and sewing them back together again in new ways. It was soo much fun to go back to school with new creations. This DIY was one of my favorite ones from those good old days.
1. You will need an old ugly sweater either from your grandpa, your give away pile, or your local thrift shop. The thicker the sweater the better. You will also need a pair of scissors, and a thick piece of ribbon or a scarf that you don't mind cutting up.
2. Cut off both arms of the sweater.
3. Cut a LONG thick strip of your patterned scarf, or your piece of ribbon. The length must be long enough to wrap around your ankle a few times.
4. Weave your fabric strip through the sweater holes near the end that you cut off. Weave the fabric all the way around and tie a cute bow.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other leg warmer.
6. Put your new leg warmers on your leg (arm whole first). Tie the bow tighter around your ankle and position the bow near the front of your foot.
7. Cut off excess ribbon.
8. Slip on a cute pair of flats and you are ready to ROCK!
Thanks so much and have a wonderful day! Promise
this is TOOO cute! i really love the fabric strip detail along the bottom. i totally want one just like this one, hehe. i'm sure i could dig up an old sweater that doesn't fit anymore.... =)
Posted by: Sandy | March 10, 2010 at 12:13 AM
cuteeeness! love them, can't wait to make some. xo.
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | March 10, 2010 at 12:25 AM
holy cuteness! love them!!
Posted by: Kim - Beautiful Bridget Designs | March 10, 2010 at 12:27 AM
What a neat idea! I definitely want to try this. Or maybe you could just give me yours? ;)
Posted by: Natalie | March 10, 2010 at 12:49 AM
These are adorable - I hope I remember to make them when its cool here. Its stinking hot again today.
Posted by: Dellie | March 10, 2010 at 12:52 AM
yeah... those are awesome.
xo.
Posted by: tiffany. | March 10, 2010 at 12:53 AM
This is adorable! Do you have to sew the end of the sleeves that you cut so the bottom of the legwarmers don't unravel?
Posted by: Nicole | March 10, 2010 at 01:09 AM
Hey Nicole,
No need to sew the ends if the sweater is really really thick. The ribbon is all you need. :)
Posted by: promise tangeman | March 10, 2010 at 02:27 AM
oh my God!!!! i wanna make 1 at home :)
thanks elsie :)
Posted by: puri | March 10, 2010 at 03:41 AM
Those are so chic! I love wristwarmers, especially for computerwork - why not thry some of those?
Posted by: martina | March 10, 2010 at 03:52 AM
lovely
Posted by: Sara | March 10, 2010 at 04:03 AM
Very cute x
Posted by: charis | March 10, 2010 at 04:04 AM
What a great idea! Supercute! ♥
Posted by: Nina | March 10, 2010 at 04:34 AM
Loev it. going to make some this weekend. :D
Posted by: renea hanna | March 10, 2010 at 05:02 AM
Such a great idea for old sweaters!
xoxo
Posted by: paperpocket | March 10, 2010 at 05:14 AM
I just love legwarmers, and this idea is so great!!! How do you keep the yarn from unraveling??
Posted by: Pink Monkey | March 10, 2010 at 05:41 AM
On my gosh the legwarmers are so incredibly cute.My daughter would defintely rock those !!! I just love your blog. Elsie you are a inspiration to ALL CRaftErs.YOU are a work of ART..
Posted by: Earsie | March 10, 2010 at 06:40 AM
Great idea! Thanks Elsie! By the way, I am so excited about the RVA Spring collection coming out, I have been checking in everyday in anticipation! Have a wonderful day!
xoxo~Meg
Posted by: Meg | March 10, 2010 at 07:36 AM
Those are great, so cute and fun!
Posted by: kelly | March 10, 2010 at 09:11 AM
Leg warmers are my (not so) guilty pleasure. I'll have to try this out. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Mousevox Vintage | March 10, 2010 at 10:07 AM