Recyled Leg warmers...

I have a bag of old sweaters that I use for a variety of projects using the 'body' of the sweater. 

But what do you do with the sleeves... 

How about a pair of leg warmers?

First you cut the sleeves off the sweater...

Then you need to square the top...

Cut two pieces of elastic that fit around the calf of you leg at the height of the leg warmer. Zig Zag the elastic together.
Put the elastic on the wrong side of the 'sweater'..

I used 1 inch elastic (non roll) so I pinned 1 1/2 inches over the elastic...Keep the elastic pushed against the fold of the fabric.

Sew your seam 1 1/4 inches from the edge...make sure you miss stitching the elastic.

I trimmed the extra material off.

Turn them right side out and you have yourself a pair of leg warmers! So easy!!

Let me know if you try this pattern and how it works for you!!