How to recycle old sheets –

How to recycle old sheets

Even the life of sheets, even if they are of good quality, sooner or later runs out. At least as far as their original function is concerned.

The old sheets they can be recycled to create practical and useful ideas for every room in the house.

Yes one double sheetit is possible derive a single or cot one, as well as new ones fatter for pillows or decorative cushions.

Decorative pillows with recycled sheets, from cluckclucksew.com

If you have several sheets to recycle: cut out from each many stripes, preferably of different colors, e intertwine them between them: you will have a rug of great impact!

Renew the look of the table with tablecloths, breakfast placemats and runners obtained from the creative reuse of sheets.

By adding a little sponge between the various layers you will have some oven mitts.

And again: paraspifferi, curtains, barrier against weeds in the garden, games for children and pets; there are many alternatives.

Transforming old sheets into draft excluders with creative recycling

In view of winter, old sheets prove to be ideal for making paraspifferi to be placed behind doors and windows for reduce heat losses e save on heating costs.

Just cut out two large strips of sheetsew them together, along the long sides and one short side.

Draft excluders, sheet recycling ideas, photo by Jean Poolepkwestwood via Facebook

On the other, insert a towel or pillow cover (okay, the classic wadding!).

Sew this last side together and it will be ready for use.

Use thevacuum to keep it clean (do this more frequently if someone in the house suffers from allergies, if there are children or pets).

Recycle old sheets into pillowcases

An easy way to recycle old double sheets is to obtain single sheets, for adults or children, or for cots.

Pillowcases obtained from reusing old sheets, from myfrenchtwist.com

Alternatively, you can get a good number of fatter.

Here’s how to do it:

• cut the sheet into rectangles twice the length of the pillow, calculate 10 cm more for the hem;
• fold the fabric a half and sew the two long sides;
• turn the pillowcase inside out, fold and iron it open edge;
• sew a hem to close it;
• add gods clip buttonswhich do not require the creation of buttonholes, or a zipper.

In the case of embroidered sheets, you can create some decorative pillows to be placed in the bedroom or living room to tastefully renovate therelaxation corner.

Ideas for recycling old sheets and curtains

Old sheets are perfect for making in just a few steps curtains.

Those made of linen or cotton are suitable both in summer, to make the cooler roomswhich in winter, to do filter natural light on the grayest days.

Make sure you have enough fabric to cover the surface of the window, leave a additional centimeter to hem the two vertical sides and the bottom one with the sewing machine.

Recycling old sheets to make curtains, from Pinterest

The upper one will need to be folded and sewn horizontally to create a task through which to pass thespecific stick.

An ideal solution to also cover a pantry cabinet in the kitchen, a bookcase or a shoe rack.

Colorful carpets from recycled old sheets

From the creative recycling of old sheets, it is possible to obtain practical ones carpets to put in every room and corner of the house.

You will need two or more sheets different colors.

Cut out some strips (you will need one forties!) of approximately 3cm wide and at least 40cm long.

Take 3 stripes at a time e intertwine them as you would do for hair, every time you are about to reach the end, add other strips, making sure they are secure.

Once you have obtained a braid of at least three metres, start rolling it in the centre, until you obtain a round carpet. At each turn, secure the fabric with stitches.

The glance is guaranteed and also the satisfaction of having done it with your own hands.

For rectangular or square shaped rugs, cut out many small ones squares of fabric and sew them together, following a pattern of your liking.

Recycling old sheets, ideas for the kitchen

Do you want to renew the look of the table? Transform your old sheets into one tablecloth.

An old sheet turns into a tablecloth, from hallstromhome.com

Here’s how to proceed:

• lay out the sheet on a table;
• cut it of the desired size, leaving a margin of 2/3 cm for the hem;
• folded and iron the edges inwards;
• sew the hem for a more refined look;
• if you prefer, add lace or special borders.

Cut out smaller squares for practical use napkins.

From a double sheet, you can get up to 12. Use colored thread for the stitching or opt for an elegant tone on tone.

In a similar way, you can make breakfast placemats or a runner.

Finish the edge with a cord and insert some decorations in the center for an impactful result.

In the kitchen, the oven mitts they are never enough. Get new ones from the creative reuse of sheets.

Here’s how to proceed:

• cut out some squares (60×60 or 80×80);
• fold in halftaking care that the internal side of the sheet faces outwards;
• sew the 3 unfolded sidesleaving a two-three centimeter opening on one of them;
• turn the fabric (the seams will remain hidden inside) and insert the foam rubber or cotton balls into the slot created to protect your hands from the heat;
• sew this last side and place, if you wish, a border of trimmings.

Have fun making pot holders of different sizes, shapes and colours.

From old sheets colored or with particular patterns you can obtain the jar covers.

Jar covers obtained from reused sheets, photo by congerdesign from Pixabay

Cut out pieces of 25×25 cm, hemmed To prevent them from fraying, place them on the jars and use a twine thread or raffia to secure them.

The jam jars will become good to eat and beautiful to look at.

Recycle old sheets as cleaning rags

Are your old sheet sets damaged and discolored? Don’t panic: turn them into rags for cleaning.

Those obtained from cotton sheets are ideal for remove dust and polish metal furnishing accessories and steel appliances, such as, for example, the kitchen hoodmarble and glass without leaving streaks and lint.

Cleaning rags made from recycled sheets, from Freepik

Just cut out rectangles of different sizes and you’re done.

Alternatively, with the same process, they become gods handkerchiefs perfect for your beauty routine; they will prove functional and delicate on the skin.
Hem them to prevent them from fraying.

Recycle sheets, shopping bags or dirty laundry

Are you a little familiar with needle and thread? Recycle your old sheets in bags.

This is a simple idea, but very versatile.
You can use them for shopping, to go to the beach, to put your clothes on dirty clothes both at home and on the go.

Dirty laundry basket made by recycling sheets, from lavozdelmuro.net

Find the solution that’s right for you e rely on the lettering or other creative ideas to personalize them.

Barrier against weeds by reusing old sheets

Recycling old sheets is also useful in garden.

How? Use them as barrier against weed growth.

Just cut them out and… place them above the ground to be covered with the mulching.

Use darker sheets, white in the case of more delicate plantslike the perennial ones.

Furthermore, the sheets are ideal for cover the plants when temperatures drop to prevent them from freezing.

Ideas for reusing old sheets, games for children and furry friends

There are never enough ideas for entertaining children at home.

Recycle old sheets to give life to fortscurtains, housescloaks, various disguises. Bring out your imagination!

Similarly, you can create gods fabric games for furry friends.

Recycle pet bed sheets, from onegoodthingbyjillee.com

Cut the sheet into strips, tie a knot at one end and braid the rest.

For a medium to large sized dog, the stripes should be thick at least 5 cm e 1 m long.

Finally, remember that often catteries, feline islands e dog shelters they are looking for sheets to make their four-legged friends more comfortable.

A really useful way to recycle sheets and give a helping hand to pets and those who take care of them every day.