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Reusing Clothing


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November 11, 2009

Rack of ClothingI go through my closet and dresser drawers at least once a year to weed out the clothing items that need to be discarded or given away. Well, I came across a couple of tank tops that I know I would never wear again, and considered giving them to the Goodwill or Salvation Army but I paused thinking, "Hmm, turn it inside out and sew up the bottom of it!"

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For simple sewing time, I'll now have two new free green bags! :-)

By Deeli from Richland, WA

 
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November 10, 2014

I am wondering what to do with some garments I have been saving that are too tired looking for my use. Are there places which repurpose or mend them to keep them out of landfills and converted to rags?

By la2cv

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May 30, 20170 found this helpful

Are any of them still good enough to donate to a charity like the Salvation Army? If not, make your own rags by cutting off collars, buttons and zippers.

 
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Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 163 Posts
January 10, 2012

Recycling has always been a must for me. Just seems you can find a craft looming in almost everything that you really don't need or want on your clothing. I hate ties on my blouses and pants.

 
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December 5, 2011

Start with a nice pre-washed fabric that your child likes. Juggling takes time and practice to learn, and that is a lot more fun to do with sacks that they like looking at.

Three of the finished juggling squares.

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September 1, 2009

If you have kids and you know their winter pajamas won't fit them next season, cut them down for the spring/summer. Cut the pants into shorts and the shirt into short sleeves or even tanks.

 
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October 22, 2008

Instead of spending a lot of money on my preschool boys' pajamas for the warmer months, I buy cute boxer shorts off season for next to nothing. They look as cute as can be in the fun boxers and undershirts.

 
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Gold Post Medal for All Time! 519 Posts
April 7, 2008

Don't throw away those old clothes with stains! Donate them to a charity. They sell them off as rags by the pound and it all gets recycled eventually!

 
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January 23, 2006

Don't throw anything out. I save old and outgrown clothes. I save old dresses and skirts that I liked the pattern on and use them for quilts or baby clothes.

 
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April 21, 2005

When I have comfortable clothing that is showing some wear, and too shabby looking for public appearances (pilling, fading, etc.) I give those items a new use as pajamas and/or loungewear.

 
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October 7, 2004

Don't throw men's shirts into the rag bin when they become a little stained or frayed. Use it as a "paint shirt" when cooking.

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The sleeves protect your clothing better than aprons and kids love to wear them while helping out in the kitchen.

 
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