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Repurpose an old wool sweater or two into stunning bracelets, necklaces and more by felting the fabric — shrinking the wool until it’s thick and ravel-proof. To do so, wash the sweaters in hot water and dry them on high heat. Repeat, if necessary, so that the fabric’s weave is tight enough to be cut without fraying.

Here are four fun fashion projects to try with felted wool. Note: Your child may need help with the sewing.

Off-the-cuff bracelets

Creating a bevy of these bracelets is a cinch. First, felt an old sweater (see instructions above), then cut loops from the cuffs and arms. Next, decorate the bangles by using embroidery floss to sew on buttons, felt shapes, paper flowers and more. Tip: If the diameter of a loop is too big, cut it open, trim the excess length, then overlap the edges and secure them by sewing on embellishments......

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