Now this is something that seems basic enough for me to do in mass production.  The Salvation Army offers up most sweaters for $1.99 - $2.99, so all-in-all, this gift bag would be inexpensive, unique and useful. Cool

What to get an eco-fashionista? Green is the new black. Her commitment to the environment is as strong as her love of a good sale, and she’s got the style to back up her ethics. This is an easy gift type to DIY for because there are two things that eco-fashionista’s can never have enough of…shopping totes and hangers.

Recycled Sweater Shopping Totes

Repurpose sweaters that are either old, torn or no longer fit. Wool sweaters from thrift and secondhand shops can be made into felted functional objects.

What you need:

wool sweaters

chalk for marking

ruler

scissors

What to do:

1. Here are the directions for felting a sweater.

2. Lay the felted sweater flat. With chalk and ruler, mark line from armhole to armhole, parallel to bottom edge, for top edge of tote.

3. Mark handles as shown above.

4. Cut along chalk lines as indicated, then set aside sleeve and neck sections. Turn right side out, then open and refold so side seams are at center front and back. Topstitch or machine-zigzag bottom edges together, approx ½ inch up from hem.

5. Topstitch single layer of top and handle edges. Fold each handle in half with wrong side together and cut edges even and stitch down.

6. If desired, cut patch pocket from neck section, so curved neck edge is top edge. Center on tote front; topstitch in place along side and bottom edges.

Natural Wire and Branch Hangers

Hangers are long overdo for a fashion makeover. One of my most popular posts addressed the issue of how many hangers end up in our landfills. Read HERE to find the answer to that, and how to make 3 types of natural hangers.

Here is the original Planet Green post.

http://www.econesting.com/2010/12/07/diy-gifts-for-the-frugal-eco-f...