Recycled Style

Recycled DIY Fashion is a great way to reuse clothing that you would otherwise have to throw away. Here are some free projects to renew your wardrobe with recycled DIY fashion.

1. Recycle Plastic Bags into Fashion

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Turn plastic grocery bags into yarn and fused plastic that can be used to make a variety of purses, hats and bags.

See all the recycled plastic bag projects.

2. T-Shirt Recycling

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You can make a babydoll top, purse, grocery bag and even a headband out of t-shirt parts. T-shirts are like a blank slate with your favorite logo built-in and ready to be transformed.

See all the t-shirt recycling projects.

Use what you already have to make jewelry that always carries a funky look. Once you start making these easy bracelets and earrings, it's hard to stop. Try the following beginner projects to get you started on your own junk drawer jewelry.

See all the junk jewelry projects.

4. Recycled Bags and Purses

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The right bag or purse can pull a whole outfit together. Instead of spending your cash at the department stores, try your hand at creating these stylish bags. Many of these bag and purse projects are created out of recycled materials.

See all the bag and purse projects.

5. Fixing Your Clothes

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Part of helping with sustaining our resources is to reuse old items that have worn out. Instead of pitching clothes with torn seams or a borken zipper, learn how to fix them up like new.

See all the clothing repair projects.