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What To Do With Old Towels

How to repurpose old towels.


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Bath Mat

Here is a blog post on transforming old towels into a soft bath mat. BuzzFeed

Bath Mitt

Repurpose and recycle old towels by making bath mitts using the free bath mitt template and this tutorial. A Rose Tinted World

Bath Poufs

Recycle old towels into bath poufs Ruffles and Stuff

Beach Bag

Upcycle an old beach towel (or purchase a new one) into a beach bag to carry beach or pool supplies. A Shade of Teal

Braided Rug

Recycle old towels into a braided rug by following the instructions in this blog post. Sisters Of The Wild West

Cat Bed

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

Cat Hammock

Here are instructions on how to make your own cat hammock using an old towel. Settle Down Slinki

Cleaning Cloths

In this tutorial, learn how to create practical, reusable homemade two-sided cleaning cloths by upcycling an old towel. Frugal and Thriving

Dish Drying Mat

Dish Drying Mat

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

Dog Bed

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

Drawstring Bag

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

Garden Kneel Pad

This DIY gardening kneeling pad uses recycled material such as old towels for the stuffing for extra softness and support. Homespun Seasonal Living

Hair Towel Wrap

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

Hand Towel

Breathe new life into your worn bath towels by transforming them into smaller hand towels using this tutorial. Make It Or Fix It

Hanging Towel

This easy sewing project transforms old dish towels into stylish kitchen decor. Melly Sews

How to Make a Washcloth From Old Towels

How to Make a Washcloth From Old Towels

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

Makeup Remover Pads

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

Makeup Rounds

Upcycle towels into reusable rounds for makeup removal and skin care with this tutorial. Southern Mom Loves

Pocket Potholder from Old Towel

Pocket Potholder from Old Towel

Learn how to make eco-friendly quilted pocket potholders from old towels in this DIY tutorial. Upcycle and create useful kitchen accessories! Needlepointers.com Associate

Quilted Dish Drying Mats

Make a super cute drying mat from an old towel and fabric remnant. Shannon Fraser Designs

Rags

Don't toss old towels! With this tutorial, learn the best way to turn them into cleaning rags. Seam Whisperer

Reusable Unpaper Towels

Reusable Unpaper Towels

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.
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Shower Pouf

These shower poufs are made from old towels. A Rose Tinted World

Slippers

By using these instructions, an old bath towel + old flip flops can become slippers. Crafty Nest

Soap Holder

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

Sunshine Ribbon Toy

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

Swiffer Cover

Upcycling a towel and a little cutting, a little turning and little buttons hold this this cover on the Swiffer. Berlin'sWhimsy

Swiffer Pads

Make your own reusable Swiffer pads with this easy DIY and an old towel. DIY Everywhere

Swimsuit Cover-Up

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

Towel Bib

Use old and retired towels to make baby bibs. Bloesem Designs

Towel Dog Toy

You can make dog toys for free by using old tattered bath, dish or beach towels. By Stephanie Eckelkamp on Good Housekeeping

Towel Pillowcase

Cut up an old towel and make it into a cover for a pillow to decorate your home or outdoor furniture. DIY Everywhere

Travel Toothbrush Holder

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

Upcycle Beach Bag

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

Zero Waste Reusable Cotton Pads

This is a simple and easy project which upcycles towels into cotton pads. This Blog Is Not For You





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