It happens that tights, especially in their lighter version, break and are easily damaged. However, throwing them directly into the garbage would be a real shame, given that there are many useful and creative re-uses, especially in the home environment or for the creation of decorations and small gifts. Here are some ideas for the reuse and creative recycling of tights. We are curious to know yours.
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It happens that i bib tights, especially in their lighter version, they break and are easily damaged. However, throwing them directly into the garbage would be a real shame, since there are so many of them intelligent and creative re-uses, especially inside the home or for making decorations and small gifts.
So here are some ideas for the reuse and creative recycling of old tights. We are curious to know yours.
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Draft protection
By recycling a pair of old pantyhose you can get a draft-proof without the need for sewing. It will be enough to cut out one of the legs of the pantyhose, remove the toe and the top. The padding can be done using both the unused parts of the tights and other old pairs of socks or soft recycled materials. Once the padding is complete, simply tie the ends of the pantyhose left open and the draft excluder will be ready in an instant. The idea of draping with old tights comes from Alessia, author of the blog “Scrap & Craft”.
Necklaces and bracelets
Starting from tights of any color it is possible to obtain the necessary material to make bbracelets and necklaces thanks to creative recycling, in a very simple way. The best tights to start with are represented by filanca tights as a child, from which to cut strips of about one centimeter wide and to be used to create cords that will be assembled to create bracelets and necklaces, following the method devised by Elisa, author of the blog “The magic thread”.
Fiori
Another idea of creative recycling that involves the use of old tights is the creation of fiori using the material obtained from them as a fabric to form the petals. The corolla of the flower will have to be created with del thin wire and above each petal a piece of pantyhose fabric must be stretched, to be better fixed with some point given with a needle and thread towards the center of the flower, which can be embellished with beads.
Laundry
Keeping a pair of old tights aside can be useful in case you need to machine wash some delicate items. A piece of pantyhose can be used as a protective bag for small items that you don't want to spoil. It will therefore be sufficient to insert them inside them and knot the open end.
Knock down
At the time of hang very delicate clothes, such as sweaters or light dresses, it would be good to avoid using clothespins, which can leave marks on the fabric that will then be difficult to remove. An idea for roll out a sweater without ruining it consists in using a part of an old pantyhose by stretching it as if it were a rope and passing it from the inside of one of the cuffs of the sweater, from one sleeve to the other. At this point it is possible to attach the pegs to the clothesline directly on the ends of the tights that will protrude from the sleeves of the sweater.
Soap
From the tip of an old pantyhose it is possible to make a small one bag in which to collect the leftover soap bars. When the bag has been filled, the open end can be knotted and the bag passed under water at the time of the shower and used as if it were a soapy sponge or a glove for the body, which can also have a slight exfoliating function.
Vegetable garden
Have you ever thought that a pair of old tights could be a resource for your garden? The fabric of the lightest and most transparent tights is suitable for protect some vegetables, forming a barrier against insects and other small animals that can populate the garden, without having to resort to the use of pesticides. This is a particularly good trick in the case of pumpkins, watermelons and melons.
Plants
Recovering old tights can also be useful for those who grow potted plants, perhaps in a vegetable garden on the balcony. Cutting thin strips from the tights can allow you to tie the soles to support rods when needed. without stressing their branches and leaves. This is particularly suitable for climbing plants, beans and tomatoes.
Toys
Old or broken pantyhose can be stored so that you have the necessary material at your disposal to create soft toys to give as gifts. The tights will in fact be very comfortable to make the filling of small puppets of the most varied shapes, for example born inspired by animals or fruit, for little ones scented pads to give as a gift or for decorations of the Christmas tree.
Scented bags
Keep the old pantyhose to make light bags from their fabric to use to perfume the wardrobes and drawers. The ideal way to fill the bags is to get some dried flowers, for example chamomile or lavender, always dried rose petals, mint leaves, rosemary sprigs and bay leaves.
To conclude, a little tip. You can use old tights for cleaning around the house and in particular they are really useful for removing the dust that accumulates and “sticks” on the candles. Just rub the surface of the candle to pull away the dust without scratching the wax.
And do you have any other suggestions to add?
Marta Albè
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