Uses for Old Sweatshirts
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Make a Doggie Sweater
Cut off the sleeves with pinking shears and cut two leg holes in the appropriate places and make a doggie sweater for a small dog. Cut sleeve to appropriate length for size of doggie.By Cjgeo
Hoods for Emergency Hat
You could also cut off the hood and throw it in your trunk. If you have to change a tire in the cold, it's a quick protection from the wind and won't smash your hair down like a stocking cap does. They make good dusting rags too.By Barbie
Rainy Day Decorating
If you have kids, pick up some fabric paint that is on sale. The next time it's raining outside and the kids are going crazy, bring out the paint and the old sweatshirts, and let the kids go to town decorating.By Sheree
Hoods For Cleaning
Recycle an old hooded sweatshirt by cutting the hood off with the strings still attached. Tie it over a mop or broom and use it to dust ceilings and walls. The hood can be washed and used over and over.By June S.
Use For Mopping
Replace string mop head with old sweatshirt, putting the fleece side out for best scrubbing action. You may also cut off sleeves and hood for to use as wet cleaning rags.By Prudence
Doll Clothes
I'm using my old sweatshirts to make play clothes for my niece's dolls. They make great shirts and sweatpants for the little dolls, and they're easy for the kids to get on because they stretch, just be sure to use a zig zag stitch!By Shelly
Use For Towels
I use old sweatshirts and t-shirts to dry my face and hair. They are so much softer than towels. Also when I got my new glasses, the assistant told me to use either a sweatshirt or tee shirt to wipe them to prevent scratching.Use and Reuse
After the sweatshirt is worn out, I turn the sweatshirt inside out and cut the sleeves out. Viola, a new shirt and then I use it as a rag. Three times is a charm.By Sally
Use Pictures as Quilt Squares
Old t-shirts and old sweat shirts with interesting pictures, designs etc. can make interesting blocks for a quilt.Pillow
Make a pillow if you liked the sweatshirt (or t-shirt). Cut the sleeves off and close the bottom seam, neck and armholes. Makes a nice throw pillow. You can use the arms for part of the stuffing!By Cantate
Cover Outdoor Cushions
I think they might make neat covers for outdoor furniture. You could slip them on cushions and pin sleeves and excess fabric on the back.By Pat
Make A Quilt
If you aren't too attached to them but don't want to pitch them, another good idea might be to cut out the pretty parts and stitch them together to make a quilt front. Then, purchase a flat sheet and use it as the back, or just use the front as an afghan instead of a quilt.By Melissa
Dog Toys
If you have dogs, cut them into strips and make them into rope toys. Just knot one end and plait them, they're strong and last for ages.By Daisychain
Make a Jacket
Cut the sweatshirt down the center in the front; hem it and put decorative ribbon. Use fabric paint and paint on the sweatshirt jacket! I got a sweatshirt jacket at Christmas time for a gift; it was painted with fabric paint. It is really cute!By WandaJo
Frame It
If it's got a meaningful print on the front of it, cut it out and take it to Goodwill. Look for a frame that fits, usually a buck or two. Ive done this with a lot of my bf's tshirts and sweatshirts and once they're on the wall, no one can tell it's a shirt! He really loves this with his favorites like his Beatles t-shirts. (smile)By Lily 59
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RE: Uses for Old Sweatshirts
I use old sweatshirts to create fun halloween scarecrows, if winter shirts, then use to decorate the snow men...kids love it! Also, as suggested, have used them to make pillows for kids to use at ''nap-time'' in kindergarten, and at the reading centers @ public libraries where there is a story hour. The kids love ''wrapping'' those arms around themselves...esp. at the schools or even for churches. Have fun!!
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