Recycle your old items into new items

Do you have towels and tea towels that have seen better days? Do you have a sewing machine? Turn your old towels into foot mats by folding them in half and sewing the edges together. Turn your old tea towels into washable dish cloths by cutting them in half then folding them in half and sewing the edges together. This will give your old items new life that will last a little longer before they head for the rag bag or rubbish bin.

Do you have old sheets that are almost thread bare? Why not cut them into 2 inch strips and crochet them into a mat if you know how to crochet? If the sheets are flannelette, why not cut them into squares, sew an edge on them and turn them into new face washers? Your old worn out face washers can also turn into your new dish cloths for extra life.

By doing this, you can save yourself money buyin these items and only replace the bigger items you have recycled like sheets and towels.