Upcycling Old Clothing
Upcycling old clothing is not only giving a second life to pieces you may not wear anymore but is also a great way to be sustainable! Some pieces may be too used and old that they cannot be donated and so the only option would be to throw them out or repurpose them. With the negative impacts of the fast fashion industry, it is extremely important to cut down on waste. Why not take the opportunity indoors to create a more sustainable closet? Upcycling is a great way to get creative and craft during cold winter days!
Listed below are some fun and creative upcycled clothing ideas:
1. Dress shirt into dress 
If you have a husband that has a lot of extra old dress shirts, why not pull out the sewing equipment and turn them into cute dresses for yourself. Cinch the waist and wear overtop a pair of black leggings with boots for a perfect new winter look.
2. Tie dye
Tie dye is back! Tie dying some old clothing is a fun afternoon craft to make some new styles with old t-shirts or sweaters. Go for light pastel colours, perfect for spring!
3. Reusable bags
3. Reusable bagsIf you have a pair of old jeans, sweaters, or shirts – you can make some new reusable bags for your grocery shopping! Reusable bags are very easy to sew together and can be combined with materials from a few different sources.
4. Sweater cardigan
Sweaters can eventually lose shape after wear and washing. A great way to update a worn-out sweater is to turn it into a cardigan! Grab some scissors and cut up the middle, sewing the open fabric shut.
5. A bit of lace
Adding a bit of lace can go a long way. Lace is a great touch to update an old t-shirt, long sleeve, or tank. You can add lace trimming on the bottom, on the sleeves, or up the sides.
6. Off shoulder shirt
Off shoulder shirts and sweaters are super trendy at the moment! If you have a shirt or sweater that you don’t wear anymore, grab some scissors and sewing material to cut out the neck and make something off shoulder. You can make it off one shoulder or both!
7. Sherpa jacket
If you have an old denim jacket that you don’t wear anymore, why not add some faux fur inside to make it into an updated cozy fall jacket. All you’ll need is some faux fur material and fabric glue!