So that the house does not turn into a landfill for unnecessary things, you need to get rid of them in time. The question naturally arises: where to hand over old things? But even if we knew the answer to this question, sometimes it’s just too lazy to go somewhere, to drag second-hand goods ... Do you know what? You can make functionally new things out of old things, and they will serve you for a long time and with benefit. It is only necessary to approach the process creatively, to see the potential of out-of-date belongings.
For example, on a shelf in a closet, you find a sweater that is shrunken, worn, all in spools ... The simplest thing you can make of it is a pillow. Cut off sleeves and neck. Sew the hem from the seamy side, insert a pillow, mark the place of cut with seam allowance. Take a pair of scissors along the line and finally finish the job with the last seam.
And if you complicate the task and not sew up the resulting knitted bag, but attach the fasteners, you get a laptop case:
This is the easiest thing to do from old things. How do you like the idea of updating the upholstery of chairs? Here, male strength and dexterity are already required.
First you need to unscrew the seat, pull the canvas from the worn pullover and nail it with a furniture stapler from the back:
At the same time, while the upholstery work is underway, it would be nice to repaint the skeleton of the chair.
What a chair there! A kitchen lampshade covered in a sweater is an exclusive designer thing, for which many could pay a tidy sum:
Moreover, the sleeves make excellent cases for bottles and flowerpots. Such an unobtrusive touch will complement and harmoniously unite the space of the room.
Just don’t try to throw away sweater trimmings! Cut them into shreds and sew them together as they accumulate. You will get a warm blanket that will warm you more than once.
Or use another idea of what can be done from old things: you need to cut the flaps into long strips, stitching them one after another and reeling into a ball. When you have enough, bind them like a loom, and you get a rug:
A sweater is also a good basis for a bag.
Trim any excess as shown in the photo:
You should get a blank:
Sew the bottom of the bag from the wrong side. Along the entire perimeter of the handles of the future bag, double-fold the fabric by 1 cm, sweeping the bend. Sew it, and then you can use the new bag.
When examining jeans worn in many places, the question most often arises of what can be done from old things. And if bags, skirts, vests are sewn from fabric, then thick side seams usually do not interest anyone. But in vain. Lubricate the seam with glue on one side and wrap it with a “snail”.
The result is a stand. She will not allow hot dishes to spoil expensive furniture.
The second life of the old thing is not just an update. This is a significant saving of money, concern for the preservation of the environment and a great mood for you and your loved ones!