Brightly coloured tissue paper can show through pale yarns, and is notorious for spreading dye around if it gets at all wet. Stuff the object quite densely, as otherwise it can be difficult to reshape it if it gets squashed. Not machine washable, but a lightweight solution for ornaments. The material tends to be thicker, so you’ll probably want to cut the material into small pieces before using it as stuffing. Pro tip: Chop the tights up to stuff small areas or smooth out lumps.Īgain, these should be clean. They’re machine washable, the dye doesn’t leak (not after a billion washes) and it’s a good way to upcycle ones with a ladder in. They should be clean, obviously, and you’ll probably want to cut the elastic hem off the top. Nylons work great, but woolly ones will do too. I may be the only knitter who has accidentally donated their bag of toy stuffing to a charity shop the day they were trying to finish gifts and move house (we were moving house, I feel that’s explanation enough for the madness) but I doubt I’m the only one who has had that last-minute-gift panic and cast around for something else to use. Run out of stuffing for a toy or ornament? Created an amigurumi cutie or maybe you've sewn a pin cushion but are running short on stuffing, Elizabeth Bagwell suggests some creative stuffing solutions. New selection may affect price, shipping options and product availability
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