DIY earmuffs: original and creative ideas

Do you want to try your hand at making a DIY earmuffsKnowing how to sew can be helpful but isn't essential. Most of the ideas we've selected require only a little ingenuity and skill. And the materials are all (or almost all) recycled and commonly used: from cardboard to plastic bottles, from old sweatshirts to fleece blankets.

You can buy them on the market, sure, but can you beat the satisfaction of making them yourself? Here's a selection of highly recycled ideas for creating original, super-creative, and, above all, super-warm DIY earmuffs.

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Cardboard

Cardboard, fabric, a headband: that's all you need to make these delightful heart-shaped earmuffs.

• Draw two hearts on the cardboard and cut them out with scissors.
• Cut out 4 more hearts cloth, recycling it from an old sweatshirt, a fleece or a warm tracksuit.
• Cover the cardboard hearts with the fabric ones, overlapping several.
• Finally, add the headband.

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Felt Discs

Il felt It's a material many people—especially those who dedicate themselves to crafting—have at home. Simply cut it out to obtain four circles, then sew them together in pairs, after stuffing them, and a long strip to completely cover another cardboard strip. Then assemble everything. If you want to go all out, decorate the ear muffs as shown above, even by gluing on pre-made appliques you have at home.

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Crochet

If you are skilled in the technique of crochetHere are some perfect earmuffs for children that double as hats, keeping little ones' heads warm. Of course, feel free to experiment with the colors; the brighter the better.

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Blankets

Raise your hand if you don't have a blanket or a blanket at home. cover felted (but also a sweater (or a sweatshirt, why not?) Well, by cutting it out properly and then assembling it on an old headband (or a sturdy but flexible support) you can obtain a soft and warm DIY earmuff like the one you see in the photo.

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Crochet

Even with thecrochet You can create original earmuffs. The beauty is that you can choose the design you want to personalize them with. Besides a pretty flower, you can opt for hearts, stars, and much more. All you have to do is let your creativity run wild.

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circlet

With an old man circlet pearls or something else (even a very common plastic one will do, nothing stops you from covering it with some cloth (or embellish it with decorations), you can create an elegant earmuff. To complete it, use a winter stole that you no longer use.

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Faux fur

Do you have an old piece of clothing in fur Synthetic? If you no longer use it, you can recycle it to make super warm DIY earmuffs.

• Cut out 4 cardboard circles and cover them with 4 circles of faux fur, inserting some padding inside.
• Take the headband and insert each end between two fur circles, using hot glue.

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Old headphones

Even old headphones can come in handy. Yes, the ones you use listening to musicIf you know how to sew, create a special fabric lining and voilà, they will transform into super soft earmuffs to show off when it's cold outside.

Plastic bottle

The tutorial of “The Savage Dolls” explains how to make earmuffs using – and at the same time recycling – a simple plastic bottle and cardboard. About find step-by-step explanations.

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Cloth

Last idea is an earmuff made with some clothIn this case, a beautiful tartan pattern that you could line with a warmer material, like jersey or wool. Take inspiration from this model for a more sophisticated look than the usual headband.

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