Five Ways to Recycle Thrift Shop Finds
Goodwill and thrift shops play an import role in shuffling goods from one home to another.
I've had a lot of luck with children's clothes and even maternity items that I can buy off the rack. However, sometimes items that are outdated or too worn deserve a second look as they can be transformed into useful items one again.
I've had a lot of luck with children's clothes and even maternity items that I can buy off the rack. However, sometimes items that are outdated or too worn deserve a second look as they can be transformed into useful items one again.- Recycle it. I just found a wonderful tutorial on unraveling yarn from sweaters to be reused in other projects. 100% wool sweaters can be purchased for significantly less than what the yarn would cost you alone. With a little work, you can convert an unfasionable item to raw material to be reborn.
- Rethink it. Knowing how to sew can help you significantly when bargain hunting at a thrift shop. You alter sizes are even turn a dress into a shirt. However, little changes like adding buttons or ribbon can update a pair of secondhand jeans.
- Dye it. Play around with natural fabric dyes to mute dayglo or hide old stains.
- Frame it. Old record albums can be framed and displayed. This may make the perfect gift for someone.
- Break it. If dishware or cooking items are so outdated or obsolete that they are laughable -- smash 'em. Use the pieces to make mosaic flowerpots or add color to a walkway.
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