The Sweater Chop Shop: Sewing One-of-a-Kind Creations from Recycled Sweaters

You don t even need a sewing machine to upcycle old sweaters into new wearables, blankets, pillows, and dolls that are fresh, playful, and utterly captivating.

It s easy as felting the wool, cutting the pieces for your new project, and stitching everything together using simple hand-sewing skills.

Noted designer Crispina ffrench shares her techniques and passion as she introduces you to the beautiful possiblities in old sweaters.

‘Crispina s blankets and throws and rugs are piled on and over each other on my beds, chairs, couches, and floors. She s a great artist who understands texture and how it adds individuality and comfort to a home, not to mention a car, or an old refurbished orange trunk seat!!’ – Carly Simon

‘Crispina makes the most beautiful soulful blankets, pillows, and sweaters, out of people s old sweaters. In this amazing and magical book she shares her secrets so that you can do it too.’ – Ben Cohen, cofounder of Ben & Jerry s

You don t even need a sewing machine to upcycle old sweaters into new wearables, blankets, pillows, and dolls that are fresh, playful, and utterly captivating.

It s easy as felting the wool, cutting the pieces for your new project, and stitching everything together using simple hand-sewing skills.

Noted designer Crispina ffrench shares her techniques and passion as she introduces you to the beautiful possiblities in old sweaters.

‘Crispina s blankets and throws and rugs are piled on and over each other on my beds, chairs, couches, and floors. She s a great artist who understands texture and how it adds individuality and comfort to a home, not to mention a car, or an old refurbished orange trunk seat!!’ – Carly Simon

‘Crispina makes the most beautiful soulful blankets, pillows, and sweaters, out of people s old sweaters. In this amazing and magical book she shares her secrets so that you can do it too.’ – Ben Cohen, cofounder of Ben & Jerry s