What Can Be Done From Old Tights: Nylon, Cotton, Children's, Photos And Videos, A Selection Of Ideas

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

New life of old tights: ideas for beauty and household

People in the know say that throwing away old tights is an impermissible luxury. After all, many useful things can be made of them! And by learning how to use this recyclable material, you will certainly gain a reputation as a practical person and save money. Old nylon, cotton, cashmere or woolen tights can be used in a variety of areas: from everyday life and garden to handicrafts and hobbies. We will consider only a few of them, the most popular.

Content

• 1 New tights or leggings

  1.1 Video: how to remake children's tights

• 2 Knitting yarn

  2.1 Video: how to make a thread for knitting from old tights

• 3 Wicker rug

  3.1 Video: how to make a rug from old tights

• 4 Flavor sachets
• 5 Vase
• 6 Hair ties
• 7 Decorative flowers
• 8 Filter for the camera
• 9 Net
• 10 Garters for plants
• 11 Shopping bags for storing vegetables
• 12 Grid for dyeing Easter eggs
• 13 Patch on a mosquito net
• 14 Microfiber cloths for cleaning and polishing
• 15 Protective cover for broom
• 16 Vacuum cleaner filter
• 17 "Case" for soil in a flower pot

New tights or leggings

As a rule, tights become unusable and thrown away due to some defect. On thick cotton or woolen tights, the most vulnerable spots are the heel and toe. It is on them that the material wears out the fastest, and holes are formed. If other parts of the product have retained a good appearance, the wardrobe item can be saved by making leggings or new tights from it.

• Trim the bottom of the tights to create leggings. For a neat look, tuck the fabric 1 cm inside out and make a seam. In order for the bottom of the garment to fit snugly to the leg, place a thin rubber band (sold in sewing stores) in the seam allowance. Its length in a slightly stretched state should be equal to the circumference of the ankle.

  

  Old tights easily transform into new leggings

• The bottom of leggings, if the material is dense and does not form arrows when stretched, can be made in the form of shuttlecocks. To do this, overcast the edge with an overlock machine, strongly stretching the material. It will turn out to be wavy.

  

  The bottom of the leggings can be decorated with frills and ribbons

• If the leggings become very short after trimming and you have some sewing techniques with knitwear, sew an elastic knit edging underneath. It will also ensure a snug fit at the bottom of the leg.

  

  Knitted cuffs double function

• Instead of braid, you can sew on ready-made socks of a suitable color and texture - there will be updated warm tights for jeans or for high boots.

• With very dense microfiber, you can cut only damaged areas of the toe and heel and process the edges. In this case, the fit of the product will not change: the lower part will not bulge up and stretch.

  

  Leggings with a heel are comfortable to wear, just do not forget to process the edges of the cuts, otherwise they will stretch a lot

• If on woolen tights, not only the heels and socks, but also the areas on the inside of the thigh have rubbed, make warm leggings out of them. If you need the product not to slip while wearing, sew a wide elastic band into the top cut.

  

  Warm leggings can be made from woolen tights

Nylon tights with arrows cannot be worn, but can be used in a different way

Video: how to remake children's tights

Another common problem concerns children's tights. Babies are known to grow very quickly. And it often happens that the product retained its excellent appearance, but no longer fits in size. In this case, two pairs of small tights can be made one, but larger.

1. Find 2 pairs of tights that match in color.

   

   To make it look beautiful, choose 2 pairs of tights according to color and texture

2. Cut off the upper part from one of them, and the lower part from the other. In total, the top and bottom should be the new length of the tights. Note that part of the length will go wide, as the tights on the child's leg will stretch. Therefore, make a small margin (2-3 cm). Also, do not forget about the seam allowances (1–1.5 cm).

3. Turn the upper part inside out and insert the “stockings” of the lower part into each hole (the parts should touch with their front sides).

   

   Connect the parts with the right sides

4. Pin the sections together and baste. Turn the tights out and check if everything worked out correctly, if there are any displacements, for example, "knees back". You can also try on the product on a child to make sure the size is correct and make adjustments if necessary.
5. Sew a seam (jersey-specific zigzag). Better on a sewing machine, so it will be more durable. Remove the basting threads.
6. At this stage, the new tights are ready. But they have transverse seams, which do not look very aesthetically pleasing. They should be disguised with frills, for example.
7. Cut 4 strips 3 cm wide from the remnants of old tights - blanks for frills.

8. Overcast all cuts of the workpieces using an overlock or a zigzag seam on a sewing machine - the edges will become wavy.

   

   The cut must be strongly stretched during overcasting

9. First pin the resulting ruffles to the tights, and then sew on a typewriter. The locking zigzag seam should run in the center of the frill just below the seam on the tights (first frill) and just above it (second frill). Likewise for the second leg.

   

   The seam should run down the center of the frill

10. In the finished form, each tights will have a voluminous flounce that completely covers the original seam. Having done the job carefully, you will get a new pair of tights that will be no different from the factory one.

    

    Ready-made tights will delight both you and your child

Yarn for knitting

Old nylon tights can be unraveled and then used for knitting. For example, when knitting socks, an elastic synthetic thread from tights added to the main woolen thread in the heel will make the garment more durable and wear-resistant.

Nylon thread from tights will make knitted socks more durable

You can act differently by making a full-fledged yarn for knitting from nylon tights:

1. Cut the top and bottom of the tights - they will not be used. Cut the middle part of the stocking into rings 2 cm wide.

   

   Cut the stocking into strips of equal width

2. Expand the first part in the form of a ring.

   

   Pull the strips into rings

3. Run the second strip around the ring. Pass one end through the other.

   

   We connect two rings with a "stranglehold" knot

4. Tighten the knot. You should get a bunch of two stripes that looks like an eight with a knot in the middle.

   

   We get a bunch of two elements in the form of an eight

5. So connect each next strip with the previous one. The end result is an elastic bouclé yarn.

   

   Elastic yarn is obtained from nylon tights

Video: how to make a thread for knitting from old tights

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Wicker rug

Even if you are far from needlework, you can definitely weave a small rug from an armful of old tights for the bathroom or hallway.

1. Cut the pantyhose into strips 2–4 cm wide. Depending on the width of the strips, the mat will be thicker or thinner. If tights of different density, from thin (20-40 den) make strips wider (3-4 cm), and thick (70 den) cut into narrow strips 2 cm wide. In this case, the finished product will have the same thickness and look better.
2. Put the ring from the first strip with a "figure eight" on two fingers: thumb and forefinger.

3. Put on the ring from the second strip on top (you no longer need to do the "eight").

   

   Tights chain is woven on the toes

4. Remove the first ring from your fingers. The second must remain in place.
5. Place the third ring on your fingers and remove the second. By doing this, you end up with a tight chain of elements.

6. Next, a rug is formed, for example, by folding the chain in a circle, like a "snail".

   

   Chains can be joined in the most intricate patterns

7. In order for the structure to hold, it must be fixed with hot glue or threads.

Video: how to make a rug from old tights

Flavoring sachets

Nylon tights can be used to make sachets - scented pads. They effectively neutralize unpleasant odors and create a good mood.

1. Sew small bags (about 5x5 cm) from nylon.
2. Place dried herbs and flowers inside.
3. Add 2-3 drops of essential oil to each bag.
4. Place filled pillows in different rooms inside furniture (cabinets, dressers, nightstands).

From thin nylon tights, you can make pillows for aromatizing the room

How to choose a scent:

• Citrus aromas are well suited for the kitchen: orange, tangerine, grapefruit, lemon, bergamot. They deal well with unpleasant odors and create a feeling of freshness.
• For the bedroom, it is better to choose soothing scents. For example, a rose, violet, lavender or fir. They will tune in to healthy sleep.
• Lavender and chamomile are a good combination for a nursery.
• The aromas of coffee, cedar, pine, tea tree are well suited for the hallway.
• During the off-season, to prevent colds and increase immunity, you can put mint, lemon balm and rosemary in the bags.

Vase

A small original vase can be made from a straight or convex glass and fishnet tights.

Put fishnet tights on a convex glass - get an original vase

For this:

1. Cut off the part of the pantyhose that has retained its appearance (without holes, puffs, pellets and other ugly defects). The length of the workpiece should be 3-5 cm longer than the height of the glass.
2. Pull the workpiece over the glass. And spread your arms so that there are no distortions.
3. Carefully trim away any excess material protruding from the glass.

4. Above and below along the perimeter of the new vase, fix the openwork on the glass using double-sided tape, regular glue or glitter.

   

   For fixing, you can use multi-colored decorative glue

Hair ties

Elastic bands for hair can be made of dense elastic nylon. Just cut the stocking into strips 2-3 cm wide. The raw edge will inadvertently curl into a roller, and will not peel off during use.

Tights will make a lot of hair ties

Decorative flowers

The elastic properties of nylon make it easy to pull it on various frames. This feature can be used to make various decorative ornaments, such as flowers.

General procedure:

1. From soft wire (aluminum, copper) make a petal shape. The contour must be closed.

2. Tighten the wire with nylon. For fixing, you can use a needle and thread or glue.

   

   An artificial flower can be made from wire and nylon

3. If necessary, the color of the nylon can be changed, for example, using acrylic paints. And for decoration use beads, rhinestones, sequins.

   

   With the help of special acrylic paints, nylon can be given any color

Camera filter

If you are into photography, try using tights to create an interesting effect in the frame.

1. Cover the lens of the camera with a stocking.

2. Take a picture and notice the result.

   

   Using nylon tights, you can achieve interesting effects in photography

3. Play with the density and color of the tights. So, thin (20 den) beige nylon creates a fog effect. And denser black tights immerse the picture in dusk.

Butterfly net

The owners of aquariums from tights can independently make the necessary tool - a net.

1. Make a frame with a handle from solid wire - the base of the net.
2. Use a fishing line to secure the toe of the stocking.

A net for fish can be made independently from wire and nylon tights

Garters for plants

Tights will also come in handy for the owners of summer cottages.

• Cut strips from stockings and use them as a garter for cucumbers, grapes and other garden crops. The elastic nylon will hold the stem in the desired position without injuring it.

  

  The elastic material of the tights can be used for plant garters

• For heavy fruits, the fabric of the tights can be used as a support so as not to overload the plant stems.

  

  Heavy gourd fruit can be supported with elastic tights

Shopping bags for storing vegetables

Nylon tights can be used to store onions, garlic, beets or apples. Under the weight of vegetables, the elastic material stretches well, becoming more spacious. And the string bags with vegetables suspended from the ceiling become inaccessible to rodents (mice, rats, voles).

Nylon tights are suitable for storing vegetables

Easter Egg Dyeing Net

Thin nylon tights can be used to paint Easter eggs.

1. Attach a sprig of parsley, dill, or a small leaf from another plant to the egg.

2. Wrap the egg with capron in one layer so that the leaf is tightly pressed against the shell. Pull the free edges of the nylon tightly with a strong thread.

   

   Wrap eggs with capron

3. Dip the egg into the dye as usual. After painting, the part closed with a twig will remain white, and an openwork mesh from tights will be printed on the other part of the shell.

   

   The finished Easter eggs will have beautiful patterns

Mosquito Net Patch

Is the mosquito net broken? It doesn't matter if you have old nylon tights and scotch tape at hand.

1. Cut a patch out of your tights.
2. Use duct tape to secure it to the mosquito net. And rest assured that no mosquito will disturb you.

A patch of nylon tights will protect the premises from midges before purchasing a new mosquito net

Microfiber cloths for cleaning and polishing

Any tights can be used in everyday life for cleaning:

• cotton ones collect dust well and are suitable for wet and dry cleaning; Cutting the stockings from two pairs of pantyhose and stitching them in pairs, you can make a large cloth for cleaning floors;
• The nylon mesh gently cleans any surface: glass, mirrors, screens. You can put a stocking over a sponge for a comfortable polish.
• woolen tights are suitable for polishing parquet.

Tights can be used for cleaning the room and polishing interior items

Protective cover for broom

In order for individual twigs not to knock out of the common bundle and the broom will last longer, make a protective cover from tights for it.

Vacuum cleaner filter

Are the beads torn or a small button torn off? Tights will help you find it.

1. Wrap the tube of the vacuum cleaner with nylon in 2-4 layers.

2. Turn on the vacuum cleaner and collect all small parts from the floor. The air and dust of the pantyhose will freely let inside the bag, and the beads and beads will hold back.

   

   The tube of the vacuum cleaner wrapped in nylon will help to collect small objects

"Case" for soil in a flower pot

As the plants grow, their root system develops and actually grows into the walls of the pot. When transplanting a flower, it is quite difficult to extract it. You can solve this problem with tights:

1. When planting a plant, put a nylon stocking inside the flower pot.

   

   The soil cover makes it easy to remove the plant from the pot during transplanting

2. Pour soil into the stocking and plant the scion. It will be much easier to get the plant out of the pot when transplanting.

So, we looked at how you can use old tights. Which idea did you like the most?