Upcycling and repurposing what you already own

 Repurposing and up-cycling garment-industry items

Level of difficulty: * DIY (maybe, with online tutorial)

                            ** need basic sewing experience 

                            *** ask an expert

Item at hand:         Quantity:     Turn it into:

     

Square scarf                          Scrunchie (or 3)**

(Silk, poly, cotton)        1.       Bracelet (fold&tie)*

                                    Purse lining***

                                               Eye mask (or 2)**

                                               Gift wrap*

                                               Framed art*

                                     2.          Pillow case**

                                                  Tunic-style top**    

                                                  Toddler dress***

                                     4+.     Coverlet or quilt***

                                               Skirt***

Graphic T-shirt              1.          Tote bag**

                                                   Pillow case**

                                       Tank top**

                                                   Face mask**

                                     10+.         Quilt**

Decorative pillowcase    1.       Purse**

                                                 Framed art*

                                                 Lingerie/pj bag*

                                                 Shoe/purse storage*

Jeans                             1.         Bucket hat**

                                                   Bag or purse***

                                                   Skirt***

                                                   Pillow case**

                                                   Shorts*

                                                   Stuffed animal***

                                        2+   Upholstery material***

                                    Quilt**

                                               Pet bed**

                                               Hamper***

Silk necktie                     1-2      Belt*

                                                   Framed art*

                                       10+  Skirt***

                                               Purse/bag***

Various clothes/linens                Memory bear***

outgrown by a child or                Framed art*

left behind by loved ones           Quilt**

                                                   Pillow case**

Cashmere sweater          1-2.     Mittens**

                                                   Beanie hat**

                                                   Scarf**

                                                   Baby booties**

                                         4+.  Travel blanket**

                                                Baby blanket**

Buttons:

New or taken off a 

special garment        1.   Accent on a garment**

                                 3+ Change of closure on a top**

                                       Jewelry***

                               Any.  Framed art

These are some examples of taking off your closet shelves stuff that lost its original purpose for you and turning it into something beautiful or/and useful. Some of these projects I actually tested out, others are just ideas from either the www or my vast imagination.