4 creative ways to upcycle clothing

Give new life to your old clothes with these ideas.

Make rags If you have stained or torn clothes, cut them into squares. Use them as rags for dusting surfaces, to dry dishes, or as a substitute for paper towels. Add some fun flair If you have an item of clothing that fits well but you’re tired of it, add your own style to it. You can use patches or craft supplies, such as glue-on jewels, to give it a fresh look. Wrap a gift Use fabric instead of wrapping paper to wrap a gift. For example, take an old scarf, wrap the gift in it, and knot it in the center. Create a quilt Do you have T-shirts from trips or events that you’ve outgrown? You can hang on to those memories by making a T-shirt quilt. Using fabric…

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