Four ways to get extra use out of old T-shirts and save some money
There are plenty of ways to get extra use out of tired tops and help your wallet at the same time.
Follow these tips . . .
DYE IT: Give a stained or faded top a fresh lease of life by dying it a darker colour.
You can get Dylon hand dye from around £3-£4 at stores including Dunelm and Wilko.
It is great for items that may just have a few stains but are otherwise in good condition.
RECYCLE FOR CASH: Even if clothes are ripped or damaged, they can be bagged up and recycled for some cash.
Drop a bag of clean pre-loved clothing or textiles at a River Island store and you will be rewarded with a voucher for £5.
There is a similar scheme in place at H&M but you need to be a part of its membership scheme.
Minimum spends are attached to vouchers at both stores.
GET CREATIVE: You can give an old T-shirt to children and let them have fun creating some new designs.
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A pack of ten fabric markers is £4 from Hobbycraft or fabric glue is from £3.50 on Amazon.
They can draw their own designs or stick on sequins, pom poms or any other craft bits you have lying around.
You could also turn it into a dress-up item if you feel inspired, by drawing a superhero logo on the front, for instance.
Or cut some slits at the bottom for a fringed look that could work for a mummy or zombie fancy dress.
RAG TIME: Rather than spending money on cloths for cleaning, an old cotton top cut up can do the job just as well.
Use for anything from dusting to cleaning the bathroom.
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