Have you ever opened your closet only to discover clothing items that you no longer wear? Sometimes, we have clothes that are too small, out of date, or simply don’t fit us anymore. We have a more clever idea than just tossing these clothes in the trash! Removing the clothes lets us recycle the old fabric to do our part in caring for our planet, the Earth. Recycling is good because we are living in a better environment. Here is a simple guide to recycling old clothes fabric with Bornature.
First, spend some time going through your closet and finding clothes you no longer wear. It’s a great time to declutter your closet! When recycling the clothing you own, sort it into two categories. One group should consist of clothes made with natural materials, such as cotton, wool and linen. The other group will be garments made from synthetic materials, which are derived from products such as polyester and the like. Sorting it at this stage helps later when the fabric is recycled.
After sorting the clothes, you can cut the fabric into smaller pieces. This can be done with scissors. Be careful while cutting! Remove buttons, zippers and any other accessories before you start cutting. This way, the fabric will be easier to recycle, and you will have clean pieces to work with.
Once the fabric has been cut into bits, it is washed. Use cold water in the washing machine to wash the fabric. For one, washing the fabric is an important step, as it will get rid of any dirt, stains, or odors. And never use fabric softener or bleach since they can damage the fabric and are not good for the environment.
So now you have some nice clean, dry pieces of fabric, what can you create? You can re-use the fabric to create something new or upcycle it into something beautiful. Upcycling is the process of turning old items into something useful or decorative. Read on for some fun and creative ideas to upcycle textile waste.
A fun project is to create a patchwork blanket. Begin with cutting the fabric into squares of equal size. Then, use these squares to sew a blanket to keep warm and cozy. DOGS — Use a light color plus a simple pattern and you can create an unique and special woolly blanket. Great way to keep warm, while displaying your crafty talent!
Alternatively, you can cut the fabric into strips and stitch them together to make a nice scarf or a playful headband. I think this is a cool way to spice up your outfit. You could even sew on some buttons or beads to decorate it further, making it really trendy and different.
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