10 Awesome Upcycle Ideas for Old Clothes
Are you looking for some different ways to use some of your old clothes rather than throw them out? Take a look at my list of 10 Awesome Upcycle Ideas for Old Clothes. This post is part of an Earth Month Recycle and Upcycle Series. Take a look at the links to some other great ways to Upcycle cloth at the bottom of this article.
1) Sock rope for tug-a-war with dogs
2) Old waterproof crib covers – make a Waterproof Dog Bed Cover
3) Make a blanket with baby clothes
4) Make a teddy bear out of a sleeper
5) T-shirt quilt (Pictured from Sleep Sweet featured as a guest blogger)
6) Make mittens out of old sweaters
7)Dress a scarecrow
8) Old shirts/underwear – cut into pieces to make rags for cleaning
9)Socks to throw salt on roof to break up ice dams
10) Use old t-shirts (adult sized) as paint smocks for kids
Do you have any fun upcycles you do with old clothes? If so please let me know – I’m always looking for more ways to upcycle!
Visit the host of the Earth Month Upcycle Series at her blog Kara Carrero and find some other great links below:
How to Make a Great Recycled Fabric Bag from Witty Hoots
Hand Knit a Rag Rug from Nemcsok Farms
A Tisket a Tasket a Woven Cloth Basket from Mosswood Connections
How to Make Yarn Out of Old Jeans from Our Daily Craft
Take a look at my Earth Day/Upcycling board on Pinterest for some other great ideas:
Follow Crafty Mama in ME’s board Earth Day/Upcycling on Pinterest.
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