Creative ways to use your unwanted Clothes
Never again should you throw out your old clothing. There are so many ways to upcycle unwanted pieces and give them a totally new life.
Words: Anna Lowe
If you’re like me and have a pile of clothes in your closet that are no longer in your rotation, you don’t have to send them to the big wardrobe in the sky. Just because they’re no longer wearable doesn’t mean they’re no longer useful, here are a few ways to give them another life.
Old T-shirt to Facemask
Two words: face mask. The perfect way to reuse old clothing, protect ourselves and look good at the same time. Here’s a YouTube tutorial on how to sew your own.
Easy Upcycled Shirt Tutorial
A classic way to repurpose old clothing is to upcycle it and give yourself a new outfit, the possibilities are endless. There are a bunch of tutorials out there. Channel Jacquemus with this tutorial for turning a shirt into a cute skirt set, or follow this one to create some stylish iso fits.
Reusing Old Jeans
Got a couple of old jeans? Why not turn them into some denim napkins or a stylish new placemat – just make them a little bigger. They can also be turned into thrifty storage buckets.
DIY Patchwork
Patchwork has become the latest trend in fashion but why fork out so much when you can make it yourself? The patchwork DIYs are endless whether it’s jeans, creating a duvet or even a table runner.
Make Your Own Makeup Remover Pads
Turn old clothes into reusable makeup remover pads to save money and the planet by cutting the fabric into similar size pieces, it doesn’t have to look pretty. Here’s a tutorial. If you don’t wear makeup, they can also be turned into tissues, face washers, hand towels, the options are endless. Think of how much waste and money we could save by doing this.
Upcycled T-Shirts
Old Clothes To Beeswax Wraps
Plastic wrap and foil are so yesterday. You can turn any old clothing into food wrapping by cutting it down to any size you want and ironing beeswax onto them. Here’s the full tutorial and a bee-free option too!
Any harsher, older clothes can be turned into cleaning rags and cleaning cloths. This involves no sewing, just cut them any way you wish. They’re the perfect swap for paper towels and when they’re dirty, just give them a quick wash – good as new.
