Easy Ways to Reuse Graduation Gowns

Many of us still have our old graduation gowns still sitting in a box somewhere. We had to pay for them, yet we don't know what to do with them. Believe it or not, there are some things you can do with your gowns instead of keeping them in that box.

Make Pillows.

This is one of the more popular ways to reuse graduation gowns. All you need to do is cut the gown up into the right sizes, stuff them, and sew up the sides. You can also cover an existing pillow to save up a little work.

Go as High School Graduate for Halloween.

Even if you didn't save your cap, you can still pass as a graduate. Bring along a book bag and tell people you have to repeat your senior year.

Or, go as a Dead Graduate for Halloween.

Douse yourself with ketchup or fake blood and make up a great story to tell. Claim that you died on your way to graduation. Or grab a fake kitchen knife and tell people you murdered your entire graduating class. Don't do this unless you're willing to say goodbye to your gown permanently.

Make Curtains.

Curtains are a great way to reuse your graduation gown, and it doesn't take a lot of work. All you need to do is cut the gown into several panels and hang them over an existing curtain rod. You can also cut small slashes in the top of the panel to tie them into place.

Use it as a Table Cover.

Looking for something even easier? Try a table cover. Cut the graduation gown into a few different size pieces and drape over the table. Depending on the size of the gown and your tables, you might even get several covers out of it.

Make a Journal Cover.

This also applies to a photo album cover and gives you a place to put all of your graduation memories. Buy an existing journal or album and cut your gown into pieces. Then you can wrap the book just as you'd cover a book in school.

Make a Purse.

This one is a little more complicated because it requires more sewing. You'll need pieces big enough for the sides and extra pieces to make the handle. You can make the purse as simple or as complicated as you like!

Before doing any of the things described here, make sure that you actually bought the gown instead of renting it. The last thing you want is to have the rental company come looking for their graduation gown!