Get Kids to Recycle Old T-Shirts

Instead of throwing out those favorite t-shirts thatit away there are other uses for it. Next, pull
you got from a special event or that you just boughttogether the neck opening and pin with stick pins.
because it was fun and colorful, keep them. You canYou can cut the sleeves and pin the openings close.
turn them into throw pillows. It's easy, fun and reallyHand stitch to close all openings using a colorful
cheap to do. Your kids will love helping you turn theirthread that matches the t-shirt. And you are all done
old t-shirt into a soft pillow for their bed or favoriteredecorating an old pillow.
chair.If you decide to stuff your old t-shirt with filling you
You can look at this as duo recycling project. First, ifwill want to make sure all openings are stitched shut.
you have any old tattered pillows you can use themYou can close the ends of your sleeves and stuff
as a starter. If not, you can buy fiber fill, polyester fillthose as well or you can cut them and recycle them.
or a piece of foam to get you started on stuffingIf you don't wont to stitch the bottom of you t-shirt
your t-shirt. If you do have an old pillow you wouldjust tie it in a big not or use some fun colorful ribbon
like to cover start with a t-shirt that fits with theat the bottom. When you are done just toss the
pillow size. In other words, if you have a small pillowpillow on the bed or in a favorite chair.
start with a child's t-shirt or a baby-t if necessary.If you have any t-shirts that are just to worn and
You will want to make sure that you use as much ofstained, simply cut them or shred them and turn
the t-shirt as possible.them into shops rags. Shop rags come in handy for
If your t-shirt has a fun logo or character on themessy spills in your garage. They are also great for
front you will want to be sure that the shirt size willcleaning dashboards, windows and even car rims. If
accommodate the size of the pillow. Slip the t-shirtyou don't have a use for them in your own garage,
over the pillow and adjust it so your logo or picture isyou can sell them or give them to your local
centered. Cut away any excess fabric, but don't tossmechanic or even a neighbor. Happy recycling!