Depending on the condition of the clothes you no longer wish to keep, there are lots of options before throwing any of it in the trash can. To some, this may seem like common sense, to others completely absurd, either way it's very simple.

Swap Them

A fun way to get rid of your old clothing, fabric, curtains, etc. is to get together with a bunch of friends and swap textiles. If your a craftsy crew or clothing is ruined, have a scrap fabric swap to get a variety of patterns and textures and upcycle into the fabulous list of fabric scrap crafts below.

Donate Clothes

For any clothes that are in good condition, it is a generous idea to donate them. Donated clothing is accepted at many non-profit organizations that assist others in need and you may even be eligible to get a tax deduction for your clothing donation.

Upcycle Textiles

If the clothing or textile material you have is damaged in some way, such as ripped or stained. Consider if it may be used in any of the following crafts. The process of turning useless materials into new and sometimes valuable products is called upcycling. You will find some of the ideas below may even bring in a bit of extra profit, such as selling your finished handmade products at local craft fairs or online craft sites like Etsy.