I am really liking the boot topper leg warmers that I keep seeing around the internet and in the latest Fall fashion magazines. There have been several out there on Pinterest as well and I think they can make a plain pair of boots into a WOW pair of boots. A couple of weeks ago I was going through my closet and was getting rid of those things that I have not worn in the past year or have worn way too much and came across two different sweaters that I like but are just too worn out to wear any more and thought that the sleeves would make cute leg warmers.
I started out by cutting off the sleeves just under the arm.
Then I surgered aroung the raw edge. If you don't have a surger, I would run a zig-zag stitch along the raw edge.
Picking out buttons out of my collection, I sewed them to hold the cuff in place. So very easy and a great way to jazy up some boots.
I made two pair in less than an hour and now I have my newest favorite Fall accessories.
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Super cute, I have some old sweaters that would be great for this! Thanks for sharing, Laura Cottage and Broome
Posted by: cottage and broome | November 06, 2011 at 09:49 PM
Very interesting. I'd love for you to share this on Make it Great Monday over at Etcetorize. etcetorize.blogspot.com Party is open now~
Posted by: Tamara @ Etcetorize | November 06, 2011 at 10:22 PM
I WANT THOSE! Please make me some! ok love you!
Posted by: Anna | November 06, 2011 at 10:25 PM
i want some of these! so very cute! do you have a store to order from? Popping over from Sew Can Do to see your fabulous creativity! xoox, tracie
Posted by: Fishtail Cottage | November 06, 2011 at 11:09 PM
Cute! Love it because it's Christmas time!
Posted by: Handy Man Seattle | November 07, 2011 at 09:26 AM
I am going bananas over this. I, too, have been seeing these. I also have sweaters that are on their way out. Brilliant. Thank you!
Posted by: Courtney {a thoughtful place} | November 07, 2011 at 09:48 AM
Love it! I made my own last week, but will definitely be making another pair with your button idea :)
Posted by: Little Bird Threads | November 07, 2011 at 11:50 AM
LOVE these! I have totally been wanting to make some but have no old sweaters to cut up (yours are adorable) - maybe it's time to head to the thrift store...?
Posted by: Chelsea | November 07, 2011 at 01:00 PM
Really cute! Great idea!
Posted by: Amy@California Dreaming | November 07, 2011 at 02:26 PM
So simple and so great!
Posted by: Hanni | November 07, 2011 at 03:56 PM
My goodness...my daughter will love these...thanks for sharing and I will be sure to pass this idea on to her.
Blessings,
Linda
Posted by: Linda@Coastal Charm | November 07, 2011 at 10:57 PM
Hi hopped over from One Tough Mother. These are great! I just happen to have bought a new pair of brown boots. Better find a sweater to match. Very stylish!
Posted by: Jann Olson | November 08, 2011 at 07:02 AM
Love this repurpose. So awesome!! I have been wanting these, too. Love them.
Ruth
Posted by: Ruth | November 08, 2011 at 08:17 AM
Very cute - very creative!!!
Posted by: Peggy Bergfalk | November 08, 2011 at 01:07 PM
These turned out great- thanks for showing how you did these!
I'll be featuring this on my blog for Three Things Thursday tomorrow. Hope you'll stop by and check it out!
Valerie- www.occasionallycrafty.blogspot.com
Posted by: Valerie@Occasionally Crafty | November 09, 2011 at 01:46 PM
Oh my goodness!! Fantastic!!
Coming from My Girlish Whims!!
I'd love it if you shared this at Show & Share going on now!!
vintagegwen@blogspot.com
Posted by: Jennifer | November 09, 2011 at 02:14 PM
What a great idea! Love this and thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Michelle | November 09, 2011 at 08:32 PM
These are very cute! Nice job! I don't have any tall boots, but if I did I would so be making these to wear with them!
Posted by: Sarah | November 09, 2011 at 09:54 PM
Cute! I'm loving this look too!
Posted by: SouthernScraps | November 10, 2011 at 04:44 AM
Going to look for old sweaters now! Too cute!
Melissa
www.lovebugliving.com
Posted by: Meilssa | November 10, 2011 at 07:40 AM
Such a smarty pants!!! That's awesome... I've also been admiring the ones I've been seeing on Pinterest. Thanks for sharing this... it's going on my to do list!
ps, saw you on http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Amber | November 10, 2011 at 10:39 PM
I just bought two pair of boot toppers, why didn't I see this first! Sweaters are one thing I have plenty of!
Posted by: Vickie | November 11, 2011 at 05:25 PM
I love those! The sweater you used for the project is just perfect! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Tea Rose Home | November 11, 2011 at 08:44 PM
I upcycle a lot of sweaters and this is great idea for the scraps! Thanks! I was hoping you would be so kind as to post your project on my Sew & Tell Saturday linky party at my blog this Saturday. Its geared specifically for sewing projects and fabric related crafts.Thanks so much!
Justine @
Sew Country Chick.
Posted by: Justine | November 12, 2011 at 12:18 AM
I love how your boot socks turned out. I am going to make some today, the addition of the buttons is a really nice touch.
Posted by: KJ@letsgoflyakite | November 12, 2011 at 06:41 AM
This is such a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kristin@Chi-Chi Studio Designs | November 12, 2011 at 06:48 AM
I really like those! The cardigan you used for the venture is just perfect! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: RetroFoam | March 16, 2012 at 01:35 PM