Sweater Kitties and Critters

Sweater Kitties and Critters are stuffed toys made from repurposed sweaters. Besides cats, critters include owls, rabbits, bats, dogs, and woolly worms. I make all animals from repurposed sweaters (not exclusively wool) which I obtain from thrift stores or as donations from friends. I wash each sweater in soapy water. Using my own designs, I cut out pieces of sweaters and polyester batting (for lining). I hand sew to attach buttons and details, and to sew pieces together, then stuff with polyester fiberfill. I use new, commercially purchased thread, batting, and fiberfill. My buttons are mostly repurposed from old clothing or purchased from thrift stores, but I buy some new.