30+ Ways to Reuse Old Bed Sheets and Towels
Are you looking for ways to use old bed sheets and towels? If think these items need to be thrown out, think again. Just because they’re worn out, faded or torn doesn’t mean they don’t have other uses. Old sheets, towels and curtains can often be repurposed for a lot of different uses.
Repurposing old linens can be a nice way to reduce waste and make something new. Rather than discarding them, consider using old bed sheets to sew useful items. Cut up towels can be repurposed into reusable cloth napkins or even as padding for delicate items during packing.
Even old curtains can find new life as fabric for DIY projects like tote bags or pillow covers. Embracing a mindset of reuse and upcycling is not only be environmentally friendly but can also add a unique touches to your home decor or wardrobe.
What to do with old bed sheets and towels
Make a tote bags for groceries
These days everyone brings their own reusable bags to the grocery store. But you can easily reuse old bed sheets and towels to make tote bags that are both sturdy and washable.
Turn your old Bed sheets and towels into cleaning clothes
Instead of throwing old towels away, just cut them into a couple smaller sizes and use them for cleaning the bathroom, kitchen floors or even your car. It’s a waste to use newer towels for this type of cleaning. So, instead, give your old towels another use by making them into cleaning clothes.
Make napkins and placemats
Paper napkins are inexpensive, but need to be thrown away after one use. Buying these over time can add up. So, instead of constantly purchasing paper napkins, why not repurpose old bedsheets and towels into cloth napkins? Just cut them up into squares, zigzag sew the edges and you have reusable napkins. To make placemats, you can use a thin sheet material for the backing and something decorative for the front.
Use them to for sewing projects or to repair other clothing
For times when you’re repairing clothing and need scrap material, using old linens can be ideal. So instead of throwing them out, save a few material swatches in different colors to patch holes and tears in clothes.
More ways to reuse old bed sheets and towels
- Make dusting rags to polish furniture
- Make dryer sheets
- Make a rag rug
- Use for sewing projects
- Use them to make doll clothes
- Make a towel bath pouf
- Shred and use as pillow stuffing
- Make heavy-duty a mop head
- Make a bath mat
- Make headbands and bandanas
- Use as beach or pool towels
- Make an apron
- Use them for weed control in your garden bead
- Make baby bibs
- Make a door stopper or window draft stopper
- Make fabric softener sheets
- Make potholders
- Sew them into a makeup tote
- Sew into curtains
- Make pajama pants
- Make an elastic-waist cotton skirt
- Use them as drop cloths
- Sew a table runner
- Make a heating pad or bed buddy with rice
- Cut down frayed bath towels into hand towels
- Make a soft toy for your pet
- Make an eye mask for sleeping
- Sew them into pillow covers
- Make a drawstring pouch
- Use for nail polish removal
- Make an ironing board pad or cover
- Use them to line your dog’s crate or bed
- Reuse old bed sheets as a lightweight beach blanket
Keep in mind you can reuse old bed sheets and towels for cleaning rags for household chores, pet blankets or covers for furniture to protect against scratches. Or use them creatively as gift wrapping material or to make fabric tote bags or pouches.
With so many uses, there should be no reason to throw away your old bed sheets and towels. So, get creative and save money! Linens, towels and sheets can be used for so many things it’s worth repurposing them.
