Published 22:29 IST, October 22nd 2019
Fashion: From rags to rugs, DIY Ideas to reuse old clothing items
Sometimes we have a favorite shirt or pair of jeans that we just can’t wear anymore but we don’t want to part with. DIY them to create some good items.
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Reusing old clothes in a creative way is the best way to make use of old clothes. There are many clothing items in our wardrobe that are worn out but have good material. These items can be reused in a creative way. Here are some ways to DIY your old clothing items.
A quilt
One of the most common ways to start quilting with old clothes is to cut up some shirts and sew them into a creative patchwork design. To make a quilt, press the t-shirts and cut them into basic shapes needed for the quilt pattern of your desire. There are several ways of making a DIY home decor ideas to enlighten your room & make it look spacious. You can use T-shirts, shirts, ties, denims to change the look of your quilt. Also, you can go as creative as you want with trying different patterns and creating a beautiful quilt for you. All you need to do is collect rags, cut them into the desired shape and sew them.
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Multipurpose bag
From pencil pouches to totes, everything can be made out of old clothes. This is relatively quick and easy. It works even better when old buttons and zippers are also repurposed as part of the bag. You can make it out of old types of denim, old shirts and even dresses.
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Throw pillows
Throw pillows are a simple and inexpensive way to add some colour and texture to your space. All you need is a good colour and design. Cut it into the desired shape you want and sew it. You have your desired throw pillow ready. You can experiment with different colours and designs to decorate your home.
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From rags to rugs
Rugs complete the look of the room. They add a pop of colour to your room and also a beneficial element in your room. Crochet rug can be made out of old t-shirts. You will need one or two old t-shirts and some scissors to cut up and a large crochet hook. You will get your desired handy mat. You can also make a woven rug, braided t-shirt rug, weave a no-sew braided rag rug.
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14:20 IST, October 22nd 2019