~thrifty thursday~{re-purposing clothing}

I have a very simple project to show you today.
It's one of those things that is a little
outside the box, my favorite kind.
The story starts with this sweater and wool jacket.

The sweater was a hand me down and the jacket I purchased at a thrift store for $6.99.
Do you want to see what I made with them?

Pillows!
These are great for fall/winter because of the textures and colors.
So don't throw away your outdated clothing just yet.
Those sweaters and flannels can be turned into great decorative items
for your home.

On the wool plaid one, I added a bunch of patches that I had been saving for Cody.
I've collected these since he was little and thought this would be a great spot to use them.

I don't have any instructions on how to make these. It's just 4 straight sides on the machine.
The sweater one I sewed shut {no opening}
The plaid one I simply cut the fabric so that the buttons that
run up the front of the shirt make up the opening on the back,
or the front, depending on which side you want to show.

Here's a tip if you are out thrifting for these items.
Look for clothing in size XL or bigger, you get way more material that way.
The plaid shirt I used was a XXXL.

Add your insert and you are done!

xoxo

~things I am drooling over at World Market~

To me, World Market is like a cheaper version of Restoration Hardware.
Every time I step foot in there I see something I have to have.

Here are a few of my favorites at the moment:

This plaid chair. I want a pair of these flanking my fireplace!

They are on sale right now for a mere $159.00!

I also love these
Also on sale!

This would be a cute DIY, or you could just buy one for under $15.00!

I first saw this chandelier here, on one of my favorite blogs. I saw it in person the other day. Love, love, love! It has an Aiden Grey look for a fraction of the price!

I have this wire rack but need a second, or a third. You can use them indoors or out for cups, mugs, glasses, pots on a potting bench, drying herbs, you name it. Best part? It's $14.99!

This melamine bowl would be perfect for morning pancakes!

Hello gorgeous fall pillow! Must have!

I could go on and on. I also love all the coupons you get if you sign up on their email list.
I don't always like doing this, but this particular company I have never had a problem with.
Do you have any new World Market purchases you would like to share? I'd love to hear about them in the comments section!

xoxo