Currently my style is inspired by Scandinavian decor. So besides the regular look through for stoneware, vintage linen and furniture at the thrift stores, I have recently been searching for faux fur clothing and knitted sweaters with the traditional snowflakes and stars. I was lucky this past Monday, as you can see I found both.
My finds were a long beautiful grey-ish brown coat for $20 and a girls knitted sweater with snowflakes for $2.50.
Funny how when I stepped to the cashier at the thrift store, people were looking me up and down.... Yah!! Fancy me wearing something like this long fur coat that looked like it belonged in the 70's... One lady mustered the courage to say... "Hmm, nice coat you're getting!" Imagine the look I get when I told her... "Yea... I'm making a rug out of it"...
That's right! I had to tell that part of the story cause I really thought that was funny.
And yes, that is what I had in mind. Scandinavian winters are cold and interiors are usually decked with warming lit candles, and fur throws around the home among other traditional decor.
So back in my studio I started off by taking off the inner lining from the seams with a seam ripper, better to be done on the lining side as opposed to ripping seams at the furry side and end up loosing some fur too.
Laying the coat open and flat on my cutting table I cut off the top part of the coat from right under the sleeves part. I was left with the bottom part of the coat laying flat. Coat's side seams are barely visible on the furry side and any pockets on the coat I sewed them shut. Perfect!!.
I folded the bottom part of the coat at the lengthy part. At home I have a much smaller faux rug that I used as a guide/pattern of a hide. I started cutting at least 8-10 inches away from my smaller rug which made the coat turned throw rug, much bigger.
Be aware... fur was shedding like crazy, while working on this project. Its to be expected.... I was so excited to do this I didn't bother changing and I was covered in tiny hairs!! Well, may have slightly bothered me but I was still very excited that for $20 I was going to have a magnificent faux fur throw rug for my living room.
I have to add that pillow fillers on this bench were also 99c pillows at the thrift store that I covered and another grey sweater made another lovely pillow. I am an avid thrifter and I love it.
My thrift store visit on Monday I also found a girl's sized grey knitted sweater that I turned into a pair of decorative mittens.
So hop on the second part of this Thrifty DIY for a tutorial on how-to make your own mittens out of a knitted sweater.
http://creatingvintagecharm.blogspot.com/2014/11/thrifty-diy-part-two-holiday-decorative.html
http://creatingvintagecharm.blogspot.com/2014/11/thrifty-diy-part-two-holiday-decorative.html
I spent $22.50 on the coat and sweater and now I have my cuddly and soft faux fur throw rug and a cute pair of mittens decorating my living room.
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This post is part of the Thrifty Challenge hosted by Alice Wingerden on her blog Thoughts from Alice. An amazing list of talented bloggers included below, participated in this challenge. So I hope you check them all out and get ready to be inspired. Someone else's junk may just become your treasure!!
I hope you enjoyed visiting here and have fun visiting other talented bloggers...
Ciao ciao for now...
Sonia
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{Vintage Cookie Tin} Cake Centerpieces by Little Farmstead
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Christmas Cloche by Craftberry Bush
A Vintage Mantel for Winter by Finding Silver Pennies
Holiday Thrift Store Challenge - Christmas Chalkboard Globe by Heart Rocks in My Pocket
Thrifty DIY Part One: Faux Fur Throw Rug by Creating Vintage Charm
DIY Holiday Walling Hanging by House of Hipsters
Holiday Thrift Store Challenge: Modern Christmas Village by Number Fifty-Three
Christmas Decor from Thrifty Find by Town and Country Living
The Trellis Tree by Cozy Little House
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DIY Centerpiece Tray by Cherished Bliss
Holiday Thrift Store Challenge – Vintage Sock Stretcher Stocking by Alex Inspired
A Merry Thriftmas Challenge: Re-purposed Holiday Tablescape by Home Remedies
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Holiday Thrift Store Challenge: Simple Christmas Decorations by Two Purple Couches
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Oh Deer, It's a Holiday Thrift Shop Challenge by My Sweet Savannah
Simple Elegant Winter Vignette | Holiday Thrift Store Challenge by Cloth and Patina
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DIY 3D Christmas Star Wreath - Holiday Thrift Store Challenge by The Chronicles of Home
DIY Crocks by So Much Better With Age
Simple Holiday Vignette | A Thrift Store Challenge by Restoration House Interiors
Thrift Store Christmas Decor Challenge by BrocanteuseRose
----------------------------------I hope you enjoyed visiting here and have fun visiting other talented bloggers...
Ciao ciao for now...
Sonia
27 comments:
This is SO creative! I love that you shopped the clothes section for the decor project, I never would have thought to :) Very inspiring!!
This is completely genius Sonia! I honestly would have never thought of it but I a completely in love! Amazing. Thanks for joining me in the challenge!
WOW, ok now I am on the hunt for a old faux fur coat! :)
So warm and cozy x
Oh how I love that you made a rug out of a coat… kind of like Sound of Music with the curtains into clothing…only the other way around! :) It looks great!!
So, sew cute Sonia!!
Looking forward to seeing what everyone else is sharing!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
danke für die inspirationen!!! einen schönen freitag wünscht angie
You are one clever thrifter! I love this project. I would love to have seen the look on that woman's face. She probably told everyone she knew!
Brenda
Such a fun and creative project! Thanks for sharing!
I love your cozy thrifty vignette! Turning the coat into a rug and the sweaters into a pillow & mittens - so creative! It's a perfect place to cuddle up with a warm drink!
This is awesome Sonia! It's so creative and fun! Who would have thought rug! Well, you did I guess and I'm so happy you did! It's fabulous!
I really adore both of these ideas. What a score with the coat! The mittens are SO sweet too - I think I would be tempted to wear them :)
Beautiful, love everything here.
such a great idea! i love how it turned out and love the color and styling!
clever. I like it!
Oh my goodness, just fabulous! I love the rug and your super cute mittens! Even though it doesn't get cold here I am going to be on the hunt for some faux fur! Just loved everything!
Tammy
Wow, what great finds! I've been on the lookout for similar sweaters, no luck so far! I want to make some pillow covers....I love those fur throws, too. I have a few store bought ones, and a Pottery Barn fur pillow cover I got at Goodwill for $1.99! Love what you did, the mittens are so sweet!
xoKathleen
What a fabulous idea! I love the Scandinavian look. The rug is perfect and I love, love the mittens! Will be looking for a sweater to make a pair. I'm going all Scotland with Tartan plaid in my bedroom this year. Made a couple of pillows out of old dresses. Might mention that I found the cutest metal Scandinavian bell on Weds. at Ross. It was red with snowflakes and starts. I'm giving it to a friend for Christmas. But sounds like something you might like. Enjoying this challenge so much!
hugs,
Jann
Great find and creative use to boot.
The mittens are adorable, but I'm with you... my heart is in love with that faux fur!
Fantastic ideas! And those mittens are adorable!!
I love faux fur rugs, and I never would have thought to make one out of a coat-genius! Love the sweater pillow and how you style everything. It's so cozy and welcoming. Great job!
Wow, what an awesome idea! I LOVE this. So fun being a part of this tour with you.
Hugs, Jamie
Thanks for sharing amazing information !!!!!!
Please keep up sharing.
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