Comments on: How can I reuse or recycle an old pair of trousers? http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers Creative ideas for reusing and recycling random stuff Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:34:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Medeea http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-1156076 Medeea Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:57:21 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-1156076 Turn them into a skirt. Remove all stitches, iron and take it to a tailor. Turn them into a skirt.
Remove all stitches, iron and take it to a tailor.

]]> By: Dean http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-1020145 Dean Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:12:46 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-1020145 Where I live in the US I am able to take old clothes or any fabric except leather that is past use as clothing, etc to a charity which sells it for reuse in automobile upholstery and padding. For anything that is past reusing, you might check to see if this reusage is possible where you are. Where I live in the US I am able to take old clothes or
any fabric except leather that is past use as clothing, etc
to a charity which sells it for reuse in automobile upholstery
and padding. For anything that is past reusing, you might check to see if this reusage is possible where you are.

]]> By: Dickie http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-1020009 Dickie Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:17:00 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-1020009 Great idea I dont have the skills to carry out this task, mending trousers is sometimes tricky enough for me, I like the idea though, trousers can quickly become shorts. Saves wasting them although I would take the simple step of just using scissors. Great idea I dont have the skills to carry out this task, mending trousers is sometimes tricky enough for me, I like the idea though, trousers can quickly become shorts. Saves wasting them although I would take the simple step of just using scissors.

]]> By: Dickie http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-1020008 Dickie Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:16:02 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-1020008 Great idea I dont have the skills to carry out this task, emnding trousers is sometimes trickey enough for me, I like the idea though, trousers can quickly become shorts. Saves wasting them although I would take the simple step of just using scissors. Great idea I dont have the skills to carry out this task, emnding trousers is sometimes trickey enough for me, I like the idea though, trousers can quickly become shorts. Saves wasting them although I would take the simple step of just using scissors.

]]> By: Data Destruction http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-1019396 Data Destruction Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:13:12 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-1019396 I donate my old clothes to the salvation army, through the green bins placed on most supermarket forecourts/car parks. Not only does this help another person by a clothing donation it also helps generate much needed money for the good work the salvation army do in the UK and worldwide. I donate my old clothes to the salvation army, through the green bins placed on most supermarket forecourts/car parks. Not only does this help another person by a clothing donation it also helps generate much needed money for the good work the salvation army do in the UK and worldwide.

]]> By: Bad Monkey http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-739024 Bad Monkey Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:14:13 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-739024 How about using them for Strawberry planter, tie the ends up and cut holes along the legs, fill up with compost and then plant your strawberries in and nail them to fence or wall, or donate them to local allotment to make scarecrow. How about using them for Strawberry planter, tie the ends up and cut holes along the legs, fill up with compost and then plant your strawberries in and nail them to fence or wall, or donate them to local allotment to make scarecrow.

]]> By: sksews http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-629388 sksews Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:14:00 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-629388 I love to felt wool fabric and then use it for small projects. I just throw it in the wash with the appropriate color and into the dryer on hot with tennis balls. This usually takes several repetitions, and I usually only wash stuff when I have a load that I need + it has extra room, so this may take me months to accomplish. As a crafter/sewer/packrat, I'm constantly doing stuff like that. If you love the fit though, definitely make the pattern first. If you sew and don't know how, check out www.taunton.com I know some old issues of Threads covered this. I'm sure a tailor could handle it too. I love to felt wool fabric and then use it for small projects. I just throw it in the wash with the appropriate color and into the dryer on hot with tennis balls. This usually takes several repetitions, and I usually only wash stuff when I have a load that I need + it has extra room, so this may take me months to accomplish. As a crafter/sewer/packrat, I’m constantly doing stuff like that. If you love the fit though, definitely make the pattern first. If you sew and don’t know how, check out http://www.taunton.com I know some old issues of Threads covered this. I’m sure a tailor could handle it too.

]]> By: marie http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-609569 marie Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:34:37 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-609569 If they're wool or cotton, the compost bin may be the best place for them! If they’re wool or cotton, the compost bin may be the best place for them!

]]> By: Deb http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-580434 Deb Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:11:57 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-580434 Lots of ideas come to mind,,, tool bag, remote control holder that hangs on your couch/chair, stationary/bill sectional bag, book covers, cell phone covers, cuffs for a plain jane shirt, organizer bags for trips, water bottle covers, backpack, sewing organizer, jewelry wraps, belts, hat trims, glove box organizer,,, just a few ideas. Lots of ideas come to mind,,,
tool bag, remote control holder that hangs on your couch/chair, stationary/bill sectional bag, book covers, cell phone covers, cuffs for a plain jane shirt, organizer bags for trips, water bottle covers, backpack, sewing organizer, jewelry wraps, belts, hat trims, glove box organizer,,, just a few ideas.

]]> By: Nicole http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-575369 Nicole Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:51:35 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-575369 Maybe you could take them to a tailor and have them re-created. Maybe you could take them to a tailor and have them re-created.

]]> By: F http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-572248 F Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:00:33 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-572248 Yep I was thinking of making them into a handbag as J suggested above. Then they can still go everywhere with you and if you cut off the legs and use them for the bag straps then your old pants can be carried not worn and still be at work with you without being sat on for a change! The other option is to make a cushion out of them with two little roll cushions out of the legs! That way you can snuggle up with them at home and take them with you travelling Yep I was thinking of making them into a handbag as J suggested above. Then they can still go everywhere with you and if you cut off the legs and use them for the bag straps then your old pants can be carried not worn and still be at work with you without being sat on for a change!

The other option is to make a cushion out of them with two little roll cushions out of the legs! That way you can snuggle up with them at home and take them with you travelling

]]> By: Bryan McCarty http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-567824 Bryan McCarty Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:49:36 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-567824 I think shorts is the way to go my friend! Bryan I think shorts is the way to go my friend!

Bryan

]]> By: J http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-567495 J Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:06:34 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-567495 Cut them to make shorts, or probably you could make a bag. You can do something similar to this: http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080731/recycling-old-jeans-into-bags Cut them to make shorts, or probably you could make a bag.

You can do something similar to this: http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080731/recycling-old-jeans-into-bags

]]> By: Computer recycling http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-567414 Computer recycling Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:54:26 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-567414 The tihing about old clothes in particular is that the material/ fabric has a residual financial value. Donating the clothes through a charity does actually help them financially as well. We recycle all our old clothes through recyclers around the UK and they donate part of the cash generated to certain good cauuses. The tihing about old clothes in particular is that the material/ fabric has a residual financial value. Donating the clothes through a charity does actually help them financially as well. We recycle all our old clothes through recyclers around the UK and they donate part of the cash generated to certain good cauuses.

]]> By: Cory http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-566896 Cory Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:18:40 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-566896 I've gotten rid of too many perfect-fit pants that got ripped or worn through, only to later regret that I could never find a pair that fit the same. I think you should keep them as a pattern for new pants. If you can't sew, you can always take them to a tailor/seamstress and ask if they can do the same. I’ve gotten rid of too many perfect-fit pants that got ripped or worn through, only to later regret that I could never find a pair that fit the same. I think you should keep them as a pattern for new pants. If you can’t sew, you can always take them to a tailor/seamstress and ask if they can do the same.

]]> By: Richard Millington http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-566852 Richard Millington Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:32:38 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-566852 Brilliant question. It goes a little back to what Green SAHM was discussing a while ago about the emotional attachment we can get to clothes. Especially the hand-me-down items. I'm sure there's potential to turn them into something else, perhaps even dusters? Brilliant question. It goes a little back to what Green SAHM was discussing a while ago about the emotional attachment we can get to clothes. Especially the hand-me-down items.

I’m sure there’s potential to turn them into something else, perhaps even dusters?

]]> By: Green Blog http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-566774 Green Blog Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:44:57 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-566774 A great way to reuse fabric is to re-upholster a chair or create a small throw pillow. A great way to reuse fabric is to re-upholster a chair or create a small throw pillow.

]]> By: Oraxia http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-566708 Oraxia Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:43:08 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-566708 I'm not sure how feasible it would be given the amount and shape of fabric from a pair of pants, but you might also be able to make a nice blazer or jacket out of the fabric. I really like Kara's idea of turning them into shorts, though :) I’m not sure how feasible it would be given the amount and shape of fabric from a pair of pants, but you might also be able to make a nice blazer or jacket out of the fabric.

I really like Kara’s idea of turning them into shorts, though :)

]]> By: Kara http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-566676 Kara Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:46:58 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-566676 If the legs are wide enough, you can actually make a new seat for the trousers and turn them into city shorts! Just rip the side seams, and use the old back as a pattern. You'll probably have to piece the crotch a bit but there should be enough fabric for that. If the legs are wide enough, you can actually make a new seat for the trousers and turn them into city shorts! Just rip the side seams, and use the old back as a pattern. You’ll probably have to piece the crotch a bit but there should be enough fabric for that.

]]> By: Tamara http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-566646 Tamara Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:30:22 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-566646 again, since they were a fabulous design, if you do not decide to mend them or can't, take some butcher paper or old newspapers or wrapping paper... and cut the pants along the seams... lay the pieces down on the paper, and make yourself a pattern for a new pair... of pants... then proceed to clutch-ville... again, since they were a fabulous design, if you do not decide to mend them or can’t, take some butcher paper or old newspapers or wrapping paper… and cut the pants along the seams… lay the pieces down on the paper, and make yourself a pattern for a new pair… of pants…

then proceed to clutch-ville…

]]> By: Dave http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers/comment-page-1#comment-566557 Dave Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:23:03 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20080813/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-an-old-pair-of-trousers#comment-566557 It sounds like they were a fabulous design for you, so why not try to mend them? Either find a way to re-fabric the bum, or carefully take them apart and make a pattern from them. Not sure I could do it, but it's an idea. It sounds like they were a fabulous design for you, so why not try to mend them? Either find a way to re-fabric the bum, or carefully take them apart and make a pattern from them. Not sure I could do it, but it’s an idea.

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