Where to put old towels and what you can sew from them

To throw away or not to throw away? This question is asked by almost all responsible housewives, looking at an old thing that has already gone out of use. Today we will help you determine the fate of old towels! Find out how to sew a grip and what other useful little things can be made of them.

The age of terry towels is long, but it is coming to an end. Throwing out such a thing is pathetic, especially if it still looks quite good. How can you use an old towel?



Useful little things from old terry towels
  1. Kitchen wipe If the towel was worn only partially, you can cut it and treat the edges. Such wipes perfectly collect moisture, and when cleaning can serve perfectly.





  2. Bathmat Stripes of several towels can be intertwined and make a small comfortable shower mat. You can change these mats often, it will not be a pity to throw away!





  3. Massage washer Good morning rubbing promotes vivacity and good health. You can make a little washcloth for this. You can easily put it on your hand for convenience. For a washcloth, choose a towel with a large pile.





  4. Beach bag Going to the beach, you don’t want to think about the safety of your belongings every minute. A towel bag can help you with that. Of course, you should not let her out of sight. However, it is unlikely that anyone will buy a regular towel.





  5. Mophead rag If you use a mop with nozzles, you can sew several replaceable options from old towels. Choose those that absorb water well.







Be sure to pay attention to the degree of wear towels. Do not store those that have already dried to holes and are completely unusable. But if the thing just faded and you do not want to use it for its intended purpose, then it can easily be remade.



A simple towel grab can be of any shape. We advise you to start with a simple square version. Cut all the worn edges of the towel and give the piece of fabric a square shape.

Carefully fold the towel in several layers. The number of layers is adjusted depending on the thickness of the product. Turn the edge inside.

Stripe the grip around the edges, and then make a few lines around the product so that the fabric does not get confused inside. There's a little noose on the latch.



If you feel confident in sewing, we advise you to cut several square pieces from different towels and sew them together. From this canvas, you can sew a patchwork-style trap. Products in such mosaic techniques look great in the interior of the kitchen.