How to repurpose old towels.
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Here is a blog post on transforming old towels into a soft bath mat.
BuzzFeed
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Repurpose and recycle old towels by making bath mitts using the free bath mitt template and this tutorial.
A Rose Tinted World
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Recycle old towels into bath poufs
Ruffles and Stuff
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Upcycle an old beach towel (or purchase a new one) into a beach bag to carry beach or pool supplies.
A Shade of Teal
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Recycle old towels into a braided rug by following the instructions in this blog post.
Sisters Of The Wild West
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Learn how to sew a cat bed quickly with these few simple steps from an old towel (or two if you want a cat bed large enough to fold).
Easy Peasy Crative Ideas
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Here are instructions on how to make your own cat hammock using an old towel.
Settle Down Slinki
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In this tutorial, learn how to create practical, reusable homemade two-sided cleaning cloths by upcycling an old towel.
Frugal and Thriving
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Make a DIY dish drying mat from a repurposed old towel. With a pretty binding, the dish drying pad will look so nice on the counter!
Needlepointers.com
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This tutorial will instruct you on how to make a no sew dog bed from old towels and old pillows. Eco-Friendly Idea!
Mom's Best Nest
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Here is a free easy-to-follow tutorial on how to make a drawstring bag from a old towel in about 30 minutes.
Everything's Famtastic
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This DIY gardening kneeling pad uses recycled material such as old towels for the stuffing for extra softness and support.
Homespun Seasonal Living
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Here is a free pattern and step-by-step guide that shows you exactly how to make a hair towel wrap with old towel or a purchased towel.
Christine's Crafts
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Breathe new life into your worn bath towels by transforming them into smaller hand towels using this tutorial.
Make It Or Fix It
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This easy sewing project transforms old dish towels into stylish kitchen decor.
Melly Sews
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How to make washcloth or dishcloth by repurposing old towels. Recycle old towels with this idea. A serger can also be used for this project.
Needlepointers.com
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Why be throwing away cotton wool pads or even worse using disposable wipes when there is a better and possibly zero waste makeup pads.
A rose Tinted World
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Upcycle towels into reusable rounds for makeup removal and skin care with this tutorial.
Southern Mom Loves
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Learn how to make eco-friendly quilted pocket potholders from old towels in this DIY tutorial. Upcycle and create useful kitchen accessories!
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Make a super cute drying mat from an old towel and fabric remnant.
Shannon Fraser Designs
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Don't toss old towels! With this tutorial, learn the best way to turn them into cleaning rags.
Seam Whisperer
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The perfect eco-friendly alternative to disposable paper towels.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Learn how to recycle an old towel into reusable un-paper towels that can be used instead of paper towels.
Needlepointers.com
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These shower poufs are made from old towels.
A Rose Tinted World
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By using these instructions, an old bath towel + old flip flops can become slippers.
Crafty Nest
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This guide will show you three different ways to make a DIY soap holder - with old towel, with washcloth, with fabric.
A Rose Tinted World
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With this tutorial, make a fun, cute ribbon toy for a baby using terry toweling or an old towel or face cloth.
So Sew Easy
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Upcycling a towel and a little cutting, a little turning and little buttons hold this this cover on the Swiffer.
Berlin'sWhimsy
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Make your own reusable Swiffer pads with this easy DIY and an old towel.
DIY Everywhere
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With this tutorial, learn how to make a beach towel kids' swimsuit cover-up by upcycling an old towel (or purchase a new one if you wish).
Polka Dot Chair
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Use old and retired towels to make baby bibs.
Bloesem Designs
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You can make dog toys for free by using old tattered bath, dish or beach towels.
By Stephanie Eckelkamp on Good Housekeeping
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Cut up an old towel and make it into a cover for a pillow to decorate your home or outdoor furniture.
DIY Everywhere
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Learn how to create a DIY travel toothbrush holder using an old hand towel! This project helps you upcycle a towel while keeping your clothes dry when you're on the go. It makes for a thoughtful gift for someone who loves to travel and takes 30 minutes or less to complete.
Swoodson Says
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In less than 20 minutes, you cut and sew a cute beach bag using an old threadbare towel and a cute fabric belt.
By Brookelynn Morris at Makezine
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This is a simple and easy project which upcycles towels into cotton pads.
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