Use Dryer Lint For Stuffing Dolls, Etc.

By blindquilter (Guest Post)

Not only is it flammable, it clumps up, and it's not very washable. It's a dingy color which may show through light colored fabric.

By carol (Guest Post)

I wouldn't use lint, it's flammable.

By

Poor But Proud

I had a bunch of jeans I cut up for the fabric. I then made simple cat shaped patterns, sewed them with the seams out, and called them "Fray D. Kats"!

Know what I stuffed them with? Plastic bags! Yep, if your project is for collection and unlikely to be washed and dried, you are fine to use this recycled and free stuffing.

Another great one is old pantyhose. I have also used old tee shirts that weren't good for anything. I cut the ribbing off, wash them and cut them up into 6" by 6" pieces.

Human hair is great for pin cushions!

By lovesthosehounds (Guest Post)

Please everybody reading this, do NOT use dryer lint as it is one of the most volatile flammable things you could possibly use as stuffing. You can use dryer lint to make fire starters for your fireplace. Use old pantyhose or go and buy stuffing. Dryer lint is made up mostly of fine dust particles. That's why it's imperative to clean your lint filter after every load. Also periodically check your vent hose to make sure it's free of clogs. I got all this information from the Heloise Household Hints.

By

Deeli

I love your stuffing idea! I really like the idea because it's not chemically treated like store bought! A good point was made about being flammable but store bought stuffing is also flammable. Store bought is less flammable but contains flame resistant chemical toxins that can cause serious health issues not just to humans but also to the environment.

When I was a little girl we had a neighbor lady who would collect hair from haircuts and use that for stuffing :-)

By

Cyinda

This is SUCH a great idea! Thank You!

By

GaJan

Just remember that dryer lint is extremely flammable!