Ways To Re-Purpose Old Clothing

Old clothing often just sits in your dresser drawers or in your closet, taking up space you could be using for clothing you actually wear. You might think of tossing it out or giving it away, but how often do you really have the motivation?

Bagging up clothes isn’t a particularly fun activity, after all. But making crafts is, and there are plenty of crafts you can create from old clothing. You can dress up your old clothes with cool alterations, create accessories, quilts, artwork, or transform one piece of clothing into another. There are plenty of mind-blowing ways to repurpose old clothing.

Read on for ideas.

Produce Bag

A couple snips and stitches turn an unwanted t-shirt into a reusable grocery bag.

Get the tutorial at Delia Creates »

Boat Neck Top

Save your beau’s shrunken polo by altering it into a flattering and feminine shirt.

Get the tutorial at Merricks Art »

Sweater Pillow

Save a sweater with raggedy sleeves by stitching the torso into a super cuddly pillow.

Get the tutorial at Sometimes Homemade »

Jersey Shorts

A neglected tee becomes a pair of soft jammy shorts for your little one.

Get the tutorial at Kojo Designs »

Denim Rug

A collection of worn-out jeans turns into a thing of beauty with this intensive, yet satisfying, project.

Get the tutorial at Sunshine’s Creations »

Flannel Scarf

Baggy flannel PJs become instantly chic when turned into a plaid infinity scarf.

Get the tutorial at Brittany Makes »

Sweater Skirt

For the tween in your life, a tired sweater turns into a trendy mini skirt with a couple of new seams.

Get the tutorial at Designs by Essa »