How to Sew Using Recycled Clothing

Sewing is a fun practical hobby that can come in handy very often. However, if you’re on a tight budget, purchasing fabric may not be at the top of your list. Learn a few great tips on how to save big by used recycled clothing as fabric.

1. Obtain used clothing. You can raid your closet to find old clothes that you no longer have any interest in wearing. Ask friends and family for old clothes that they no longer need. Visit your local consignment shop for second hand clothing. You will be very surprised at the inventory of these stores. If you go on a sale day you will save even more on these low priced clothes. Always wash used clothing before using it to make other garments.

2. Examine your inventory. Now that you have a ton of used clothing to work with, scrutinize it for any damage. Look for holes, rips, tears, or stains that won’t come out of the clothing. If the garment cannot be repaired, toss it and keep going through the pile. The key is to make the fabric look as new as possible.

3. Look at each used garment that you have and cut out what you can use. If an old shirt has a cute embellishment, cut it off so that it can be used on a new garments. Cut out the large stretches of fabric from t-shirts, nightgowns, and dresses. Turn a pair of jeans into a denim skirt. The used fabric doesn’t have to be used for clothing only. You can also make purses, bags and scarves.