Recycle old shorts into washing machine cover
By peachpurple
@peachpurple (13961)
Malaysia
July 3, 2017 11:52pm CST
Yes, you read the title right. I am sewing a washing machine cover right now by recycling old worn out shorts of mine.
I know that purchasing a washing machine cover is cheap, roughly $10 for a 8kg topload machine. I can find that at a thrift store.
However, I prefer to recycle old items into good use instead of wasting money.
I had to use 5~6 old shorts to sew the cover. It will be a rainbow colored washing machine cover. I hope the washing machine doesn't mind my frugality.
Do you recycle old clothes?
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6 responses
@peachpurple (13961)
• Malaysia
5 Jul 17
a doormat is easy, just gather all the left over fabrics and sew them to patch them up.
@peachpurple (13961)
• Malaysia
5 Jul 17
@hereandthere
you can use sewing by hand or sewing machine. However, I doubt my sewing could sew a doormat, the needle breaks easily.
@vsai2008 (11794)
• India
4 Jul 17
@peachpurple A cover kind of thing for the travel bags maybe
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@peachpurple (13961)
• Malaysia
5 Jul 17
@vsai2008
Oh you can make shopping or travel bag with T shirts
@prashu228 (37518)
• India
4 Jul 17
It's a good idea. When we have the option why not use it, I make door mats with old sarees , when I get time.
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@prashu228 (37518)
• India
5 Jul 17
@peachpurple yes of course, but I make door mats with the used sarees, not the new ones
@peachpurple (13961)
• Malaysia
5 Jul 17
good idea. Aren't sarees very expensive? The cloths made from nylon?
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
4 Jul 17
That's very creative and pretty, but why do you cover your washer?
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@peachpurple (13961)
• Malaysia
4 Jul 17
The washer is located in the wet kitchen, where I cook daily. So, the washer becomes oily and sticky. If I cover it , I could reduce the sticky and oil on the outer surface. Where do you put your washer?
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
4 Jul 17
@peachpurple That makes sense. My washer and dryer are in a utility room off from the kitchen.
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@peachpurple (13961)
• Malaysia
5 Jul 17
@1creekgirl
umm.. I don't have any utility room, house too small...
@peachpurple (13961)
• Malaysia
4 Jul 17
Actually, you have to have a talent or skill. I don't use a sewing machine. All I did is stitch by hand. You can watch the video of recycling old clothes into good use.
