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Upcycled flannel shirts – 15+ creative ideas

Upcycled flannel shirts - 15+ creative ideas

I’m excited to share another upcycle idea list, this one is for upcycled flannel shirts! I know these are often made as memorial gifts but it’s also an easy item to scoop up at thrift stores. There are no sew flannel crafts as well as upcycle and refashion flannel sewing tutorials so something for everyone; there’s no excuse to trash old flannels now!

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flannel shirt upcycle tutorials

Upcycled flannel shirts – 15+ creative ideas

upcyced flannel quilt

I collected thrift store flannels for a few months so I could stitch up this quilt! I have a full tutorial here- how to turn upcycled flannel shirts into a cozy quilt.

how to upcycle flannel shirt

See how to turn 4 shirts into a cozy scarf with this patchwork sewing tutorial.

A no sew flannel upcycle, make a wintery wreath with this easy tutorial over at Sadie Seasongoods.

flannel zip pocket scarf

Emilie posted this in a Facebook upcycle sewing group and kindly let me share – she used the Patterns 4 Pirates zipper pocket infinity scarf pattern and cut up flannel shirts to make them!

upcycled flannel shirt into backpack

Make a fun fall accessory by turning a button up flannel into a drawstring backpack, with a tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.

Turn flannel sleeves into a beer cozie with this easy tutorial from Fair Robin Revival; she does it with fabric glue but of course, I’d sew it.

I love that the ‘chest’ pockets would be functional too! There’s a tutorial for turning a flannel shirt into a tote on Quilting Digest.

Another no sew upcycle, visit Refresh Living for the tutorial on making upcycled flannel pumpkins.

This is a fun idea to turn a stack of old flannels into a nightgown instead, on Youtube.

This looks cozy and perfect for fall, or as a memorial sewing project; see how to turn a flannel shirt into a pillow cover over at Happy At Home.

If you’re looking for a subtle change, more of an alteration than an upcycle, check out this tutorial from It’s Always Autumn.

I need to make something like this! See how to turn flannel shirts into a draft door stopper with a tutorial from Sadie Seasongoods.

I am skeptical of how this would hold up using glue but I think the idea is creative and it would be easy to sew instead, too!

flannel trees

She uses yardage, but these would be super easy to make from old shirts, see how Down Redbud Drive turned flannel into mini Christmas trees.

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Pal K

Tuesday 25th of August 2020

Love this...With the exception of the secret pocket infinity scarf, I had seen a version of all of these before but getting a taste of next season stitching ideas is just the forward looking boost I need right now Plus, I already know who is getting those flannel infinity scarves already Thank you

Stephanie - Swoodson Says

Saturday 7th of November 2020

you're welcome, thanks for reading!

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