Published 20:51 IST, October 14th 2019
Old clothes: How to put your worn off clothes to good use
Uses of old clothes. Read to know the best alternative uses of clothes that you don't use anymore or have thought of throwing into the dustbin. Read more.
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Clothes have endless possible uses, as they are made of fabric. If you have clothes you don’t wear anymore or have clothes that don’t fit you anymore, you can repurpose them rather than throwing them away. By turning clothes into different garments, making keepsakes with them, or using them create home décor, you will never let clothes go to waste again. Here are some of the ways you can use old clothes. Take a look:
Best out of waste uses of old clothes
Make new clothes
You know, it is possible to make a completely new garment out of the fabric of your old clothes. If you are going to do this, it is best to start with an item where more fabric will be available to begin with. Use your imagination to cut and sew yourself something new, for example, maybe a belt, tube top, or a skirt. There are many patterns available on the internet for people who are new to sewing.
Restyle the clothes
If a piece of your clothing has gone out of style, you can try updating it to a more current look that is in fashion. For example, decorations such as studs and glitter can jazz up a tired shirt or skirt and turn it into something new. Or if the hems of your pants are frayed, but they still fit you well, try cropping them into shorts. You could also turn a long skirt into a shorter skirt or a T-shirt to a crop-top. Apart from this, a dye can add some vibrancy to a tired garment. Try a new hue to liven up your look.
Make new accessories and patches
Use the fabric from your old clothes to make new accessories. For example, cover a cloth headband or use thin strips of multiple fabrics to braid a bracelet or necklace. Turning an old T-shirt into a stylish tote bag is easy too. You can also use old clothes to create patches. Patches can be both functional and stylish at the same time. Use your old clothes to create patches for clothes you’d like to hang onto. You can even use a patch in a purely stylistic way to add a splash of colour or complementary pattern.
17:10 IST, October 14th 2019