Use for old clothes

Hi Sumathy,

Thanks for your idea, i think we can make doormats with old cotton curtains also.

Keep posting.

Originally Posted by Manjureddy

Hi
The best thing to do with still usable clothes is to give them away to charity. Destitute homes, NGOs and churches usually accept if the clothes are in good condition.

If the fabric of the Kameez is still attractive, and not faded, you can make "throws", to place on teapoys, side tables etc. or cover for the Microwave, Mixie. Just cut out largish squares of required size , line with a sturdy plain cloth ( maybe from the salwar) give all round piping for the four edges with any old zari border or lace.
I have seen a friend using patterned silk cloth from old salwar kameez to make pretty photo frames for her child's drawings.
You can also make letter-holders.

Manjula

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Hi Manjula,

What is "throws" and how to make it. And how can we make letter holders?

Ramamani

hi,
I too face a great problem in disposing the old but untorn clothes especially gents garments.
For ladies garments -- I have a suggestion. Make long stips of these clothes..... sarees can be cut lengthwise into 2 or 3. Now take 3 stips & then plait them as long as possible and make a spiral colourful rug by stitching the adjacent sides.
hope you like the idea

Originally Posted by vidu29

hi,
I too face a great problem in disposing the old but untorn clothes especially gents garments.
For ladies garments -- I have a suggestion. Make long stips of these clothes..... sarees can be cut lengthwise into 2 or 3. Now take 3 stips & then plait them as long as possible and make a spiral colourful rug by stitching the adjacent sides.
hope you like the idea

hmm... If you have time and patience, may I suggest something. :)

You can make awesome bags out of it. (Corduroy or Denim pants though) How to Make a Corduroy Pants Purse - wikiHow

Nand

Hi,
You give the old clothes for the charity, anada ashram.

In chennai, we tried for someplace to give away old clothes..good ones,but no one is willing to come and take them.We are unable to deliver as we have our own problems of transport etc.When we call they express willingness to take them, but no initiative to colloect.Any place?Whole bunch of churidars,pants,shirts sarees etc.,etc.

Hi, I know a lady who makes lots of beautiful things in chennai,when you give her old sarees, dupattas in good condition, like bags,quilts,baby beds and what not..mixing & matching ..and ofcourse for a fee.Interested?

There is one lady in 'PADMAM' flats in gandhinagar,adayar,diagnally opp.to the Grand Sweets, who makes lovely items like bags, comforter ,and what not..from old sarees, dupattas etc.,etc.Have forgotten her name...sorry,but she can be easily contacted.They have a stitching unit there.

Very nice ideas. Good use of old cloths

My Husband is having a large collection of shirts... most of thm he wont wear. I just made square pieces out of it.. hand-stitched the edges and use thm as kitchen-towels. I also use thm to clean the floor too. My hubby gets bit sad whn he sees this

Whn my baby was born i used old cotton sarees to make cloth diapers for her... they r easy to wash and get dried soon unlike towels.