While there are certainly many ways to re-style your old clothes to keep them on trend for longer (see this video by bestdressed 'Ten Ways to Style a Dress' as a prime example) – sometimes those old rags just won’t cut it with your new look! We understand. That’s why over at KCLSU we’ve found five fun and sustainable ways to re-use your old clothes to create some trendy stuff – from a plant hanger to a coffee cosy, keep reading to find out more! And remember - you can buy all your sustainable goodies at our zero waste shop, Nought.
1. A Trendy Shopping Bag
Yes that’s right, it’s totally possible to make a produce bag that would cost you £12 over on ASOS with one of your old t-shirts! This is a sustainability double whammy – as you’re not only just re-using old clothes instead of binning them, but you’re also reducing your use of plastic and looking rather on-trend doing it.
Find the full guide on how to make your old t-shirts into trendy shopping bags here.
2. A Cosy for Your Coffee
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Just can’t find the matching sock to your beloved favourite pair? Have no fear! There’s no need to throw your lonely sock away, you can use it to make a cute coffee cosy for your coffee holder. Find out how to make them here!
3. A Plant Hanger
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Who knew that you could make a totally adorable plant hanger using some old rags. We recommend an old t-shirt, but honestly any old bits of clothes with enough fabric will do. Now your plants will be extra #instaworthy, and you’ll be super happy with yourself for being #sustainable.
Get the full instructions here. This one is a little trickier than the rest, but is totally worth it!
4. Re-Useable Make Up Wipes
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It’s time to save the planet even more by making some re-useable make-up remover wipes. Aesthetically pleasing, sustainable and budget friendly – see the full guide to these eco-bad-boys over here.
5. A Comfy Duvet Cover
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This hack is probably the most sentimental of the bunch, but we would definitely recommend it. Use a collection of old band t-shirts that you love but are too worn out to wear – for example – to create the ultimate band duvet cover. Alternatively, if you don’t have a collection of t-shirts you want to get rid of, but want to keep a top you’ve got sentimental attachment to – why not cut it into a square and frame it?
Find the guide to make the ultimate duvet cover here.
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