If you have kids, you have definitely gone through your
share of baby blankets and too many sheets to count. And, most of us end up
holding on to way too many of them after the fact, as well. If your hall closet
is about to burst from the unused blankets and sheets spilling out, try
recycling them and making something completely new. You may end up saving money
and getting some useful new household items out the process.
1. Make Dishtowels
Before you turn perfectly good blankets into floor
scrubbers, check out the condition of the blankets that you’re not using. Grab
a couple that have holes or large stains and cut them into 6x12 inch remove
rectangles. Hem the edges with a sewing machine so the fabric doesn’t start to
fray and then throw the finished pieces into the washer to remove excess
thread. Fold them up and you have a brand new set of wash rags!
2. Make Ironing
Board Covers
If you have any thick blankets in good condition, they can
be turned into perfect pads and covers for
your ironing board. Simple wash and dry the old blanket and place the end on top of your ironing board and cut
out the shape to make the inner pad. Next, take the cover for your old ironing board
and lay it out on the blanket to cut a new cover. Cut it about an inch wider
than the old cover and sew elastic around the sides.
3. Make Curtains
If you have sheets that you really love but don’t work on
your bed any more (or maybe sheets you have never ended up using on your bed),
you can use them to make curtains. If the sheet is thin, you can double up on
one side or grab a white or cream sheet to add on for extra light blockage.
Just make sure the sheets you choose look clean and are in good condition. You
can also take sheets that aren’t in the best condition and use them to cover
windows in dirtier areas, like the basement or garage.
4. Donate to a
Good Cause
If the idea o making your own ironing board pads makes you
groan, you can still put your old blankets to good use instead of throwing them
away. If they are in poor condition, try donating them to an animal shelter for
use as bedding or during pet transportation. If your blankets are useable,
bring them to a homeless or women’s shelter to be put to good use.
This guest post is contributed by Lauren Bailey, who regularly writes for accredited online colleges. She welcomes your comments at her email Id: blauren99 @gmail.com.
