Clothes--Jeans

• Collect old jeans, cut them into usable pieces, and sew together into a duffle bag, change purse, etc. (Some sewing skills required.)
• When making cut-off shorts, save the pant legs and give them to your puppies. They make great tug-of-war items.
• Cut into 6x6 squares, sew together and fringe out to make a quilt. (Rachel)

Clothes--Socks

• Give old socks to your kids for sock puppets.
• Take old socks camping. Bunch them up for thickness and use for pot holders.
• Use for dusting around the house.
• Tie into a knot and use as a dog toy.

Clothes--Winter

• Keep an old hat and gloves in your car for emergencies
• Use old winter coats for snow blowing, camping, etc (so you don't ruin a good coat). (Jack)
• Remove pompons from winter hats and give to the cat to play with. (Carrie)
• Use old mittens for dusting around the house.

Clothes--Miscellaneous

• Use for rags.
• Cut the elastic bottoms off of sweats and use as scrunchies.
• Cut small circles out of thicker material and use as "stoppers" for cabinet doors or as appliance "feet."
• Make a quilt out of your child's favorite clothes and give to their children. (Henning)
• Use old long-sleeved shirts as a smock for children who are painting.
• Donate to shelters or charities.
• Take pieces from old clothing (which are unfit to be reused) and make them into a patchwork quilt or pillow.
• Cut clothing into small pieces and use as dryer sheets with a liquid dryer sheet alternative. (Marie)