Handmade crafts from tights: easy master classes and unusual photo ideas for the use of kapron and children's tights

Engaging in applied creativity, needlewomen sometimes use new and often unnecessary materials and objects. Since the appearance of kapron material began to make crafts from old tights.

The process of making such products quickly in time and does not require financial cost. Due to the structure and properties of the material we get a variety of products that are used in everyday life and to decorate rooms. This kind of occupation is available even for beginner craftsmen.

Characteristics of kapron material

Capron is an elastic material that is made from a synthetic polyamide substance. In Russia, the term "kapron" is adopted, while abroad it is called:

• dederon;
• nylon;
• perlon.

Capron fiber is ultra strong and, at the same time, lightweight. It was invented in Germany in the second quarter of the 20th century. Capron fabric is characterized by high wear resistance, durability and moisture resistance.

Capron fabric is not affected by microorganisms and bacteria. Capron products may be washed in warm water. Due to its high elasticity, kapron does not deform when the product changes its shape. Elasticity of the fiber provides the fabric a strong stretch. Types of kapron differ:

• According to the method of weaving yarn: twill or plain;
• transparency: colorless or with a yellow tint.

The more transparent the thread, the stronger the material. Capron fabric has a dirt-repellent effect, but it accumulates static electricity. Heat-insulating and lightproof properties of the material are low.

Application of products for everyday life

Often mistresses make crafts from kapron tights and use in everyday life for household needs. Of course, you can buy such goods in the trade network, but, agree, how attractive products that are made with their own hands and to their own taste.

Mat

Rugs from pantyhose are suitable for the cottage or bathroom, they are placed on chairs, chairs or benches. They are made by different techniques: knitting, weaving or sewing. The shape of the product can be round, oval, rectangular and square.

There are 9-12 pantyhose per piece, depending on the desired size. Often different colors of kapron thread are used, and if it is not available, you can specially dye it to make the rug look bright and original. It should be borne in mind that the denser the fabric of tights, the stiffer the product is obtained.

Yarn preparation depends on the type of technique, but, in any case, first of all, the bottom and the top part of the tights are cut off up to the gusset. Only the long parts of the tights are used for the work.

Knitted rug

Long parts are cut in spirals in strips 2-3 cm wide, depending on the density of tights. The denser they are, the cut strips should be narrower. Ready spirals stretched with two hands so that they curled into a tube:

• Strips of kapron are tied or stitched together and then twisted into a skein - so convenient to work with.
• The rug is crocheted in the same way as it is done with yarn. A hook size of 6 mm is suitable.
• If a circular or oval shape is desired, start with three ring-connected air loops, then knit with spiral stitches until complete.
• Rectangular and square mats are knit from left to right. The pattern and yarn color are chosen from patterns in print or electronic sources.
• Often needlewomen come up with their own style of rug. Depending on the degree of yarn pulling while knitting, the products turn out stiff or dense, loose or soft.

Braided rug

This version of the rug is made from pigtails made in two ways:

• A braided regular braid of three strips. Ribbons cut from long pieces of tights are braided like a regular braid. Strips before braiding are sewn or tied together to the desired size. At the end of the braid is fastened.
• Braided pigtail on the fingers in the form of a chain. Long parts of tights are cut across the ring width of 2-3 cm. If the pigtail will be multicolored, prepare rings of different colors. Make a figure eight on the thumb and forefinger of one hand, then repeat the same with the other ring and swap the newly worn loop with the previous one. This makes an airy looped braid. At the end of braiding the end is fastened.

Ready plaits are folded in any shape: circle or oval, rectangle or square, then rows are fastened together with a needle and thread or sewn to a dense fabric.

Scent bag.

The culture of scenting rooms has long roots. Incense is used to remove not only unpleasant odors, but also from insects and just for fun.

To fill sachets as fragrances are used:

• flowers or flower petals (lavender, roses);
• dried orange peels;
• coffee;
• almonds;
• plant bark;
• spices (cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg);
• spicy dry herbs (sage, yarrow, melissa, thyme, mint, rosemary).

The flavorings are crushed before filling the bags. To enhance the effect, aromatic oils are used, with which the fillers are impregnated.

Rope made of kapron

In the household, rope is often needed for different purposes. If it is not in the house, you can quickly make it from old pantyhose. They are cut vertically or spirally. One or more strips are used, which can be woven into a braid.

The rope turns out elastic, strong and soft at the same time, and, unlike twine, does not traumatize the surface of the tied object. It is useful for the following cases:

• securing a compress to the body;
• tying up vegetables and vines;
• wrapping the underside of a tree trunk against rodents in winter;
• tying and binding any objects.

In the cottage or homestead, such rope can always come in handy and it is worth to prepare it in advance. They can be used repeatedly, because kapron is a durable material.

Rags for smooth surfaces

There is always a need to wipe down surfaces in the home that require extra care. These include mirrors, monitor and TV screens, glass and glass decorations. Old pantyhose rags are well suited for this purpose. The delicate structure of kapron allows you to clean and polish the surfaces of such items.

Storage bag

Ever since tights appeared in clothing, they began to be used for storing small vegetables: carrots, garlic, onions, beets, radishes. It is pantyhose are suitable for these purposes, since kapron is well air permeable.

In addition, the shape of the bag from the long part of the pantyhose is narrow, and in the suspended bag well see the vegetables and what happens to them during storage.

Patch

It happens that mosquito nets on the windows are torn and there is no opportunity to replace them, especially if it is a country house. For these cases, the fabric of old pantyhose, which is attached as a patch with duct tape, is quite useful.

Handicrafts for children

Toys for children, made by hand today are very popular. Such crafts make craftswomen for sale as a souvenir. Many people like to do needlework themselves and make toys just for the family, their children and grandchildren or as a gift.

Often such products are made with the participation of children themselves, because for them it can be a fun and useful pastime. Toys in the form of dolls or animals are expressive, because the technique of "molding" to create the image is used.

Doll

Handmade dolls of tights with their own hands are made to decorate the interior and often they perform the function of a talisman. Needlewomen make different kinds of dolls:

• for the puppet theater;
• dolls;
• dolls;
• Warmers for the kettle;
• poppies;
• frame.

To start making dolls, the capron material is prepared - it is boiled in a solution of whitewash (500 mg per 1 liter of water) for 15 minutes. After that, kapron becomes lighter, more elastic and softer.

Prepared material is cut to size, sewn into a bag (torso) and stuffed with synthetic material. For the skeleton, it is suggested to use a plastic bottle.

The limbs and face are made with thread and needle, by stitching and pulling thread to give shape, or sewn separately. On the face are sewn beads - the eyes, from red thread embroidered mouth.

For hair take woolen yarn, which are used to make different hairstyles. The threads are glued first to the gauze, and then the gauze - on the head of the doll. At the end, clothes are sewn, and the toy is dressed up.

If masters sew many dolls to sell or create a family museum, they develop their own style and toys are similar, but with some nuances. They call such products "families".

Flowers

Capron is the best material for creating flowers due to its softness, tenderness and transparency. In the basis of the technique of flowers - preparation of wire skeletons stem, petals and leaves, and then cover them with kapron fabric.

Secure details of the flower threads, glue or sticky tape. Pre-capron is dyed or colored tights are used. To decorate the flowers suitable rhinestones, beads and sequins. Making flowers will show your imagination and skill, as well as surprise your loved ones and acquaintances.

Soft toys

Children not only love to play with soft toys, but also together with adults to make them, for example, from pantyhose. Such products will decorate the interior of children's rooms or can be used as gifts.

Old women's or children's pantyhose of different colors will be suitable for their manufacture.

Usually make animals or characters from fairy tales and cartoons. The approach for all items is the same: sew bags for the torso, limbs and head, then fill them with Hollofiber or synthetics.

Then the parts are sewn to the torso. Ears and nose are cut out of cloth, eyes are made of beads and the mouth is made of thread. Then make clothes from brightly colored fabrics and dress up toys.

Evergreen toy

Needlewomen came up with such an amazing toy, which is also a plant. It is called a floric (hedgehog). It is a product in the form of a hedgehog.

To make such an article of children's tights you need to take a long piece, cut off 20-22 cm, stuff with sawdust (1/3 volume) and soil for potted flowers, mixed with grass seeds for turf (2/3 volume) and sew on both sides.

After giving the blank the shape of a hedgehog, and decorating the spout and eyes with beads, it is set on a plate and watered. In 2 weeks, the back of the toy will have green grass - this is a floric.

Unusual uses

Tights can also be used to create completely unusual but useful products.

Elastic hair bands

To fix long hair, rubber bands made of elastic fibers are used. Such an item can be made from old colored tights, as kapron is elastic and, at the same time, a soft and delicate material that will not traumatize the hair.

Unique accessories

Such accessories will definitely be useful. And anyone can make them.

Anti-stress pillow

A person who is experiencing severe psychological overload, psychologists and neurologists suggest such an item as an anti-stress pillow.

It is easy to make from old pantyhose. To do this, sew a bag of any size from kapron tights and stuffed with grits or crumbs of polymer.

Then it is tied up with a bunting or cord. The surface of the pillow can be decorated with embroidery.

Laundry netting

Any housewife during the washing of laundry and clothes in the washing machine has to use special nets for delicate fabrics. You can use bags of old pantyhose for this purpose. Monochrome copies of light shades are better suited.

Lampshade

To make a cover for the lampshade, openwork pantyhose are used. As a frame take the basis of an old lamp, floor lamp or lampshade. For decoration, use fringes, cords, tassels and rhinestones.

Woman's beads

From colored, dyed, smooth or openwork pantyhose turn out interesting beads. You need 5-7 pieces of plastic balls with a diameter of 1.5-2.5 cm.

From kapron cloth sew a tube length of 1 meter, tying a knot at a distance of 6-7 cm from the end. In the tube is placed a ball, and again tied a knot. Then repeats the process until all the balls are used. Ends of the tube are sewn.

Filter for pictures

Those who are engaged in photography should take note that to get an original picture with the effect of fog and mystery need to cover the lens of the camera with old monochrome dark tights.

A second life is given to kapron tights when they are used as material for crafts. The invention of their own new styles and techniques of working with kapron makes craftswomen unique in the field of "Hand-Made".

Making arts and crafts is very satisfying, especially when you can quickly achieve results. The capron material is one of those that is easy to start needlework with. Success to you!

Photo ideas of crafts from kapron and children's tights