How to Recycle Your Old Nylons

Most women ware these at some point in their lives. They will also know after a few uses and sometimes after one use, you get runs in them. Then what happens to them. You simply toss them in the trash with everything else. Then you go buy another pair only to have the same thing happen once again. This time recycle them into something else, rather then filling up the landfills with things you could be using over again. Not only do you save the environment, you are getting more bang for your buck. Or in this case a few bucks.

Stuffing

If you do any sewing at all you know that stuffing for pillows and dolls can get pretty expensive. Using old nylons will work just fine in place of the stuffing. Some people tend to like this even more. When the stuffed toy wears out you can take the stuffing out and use it again.

Shower

A lot of people love using the scrubbing puffs while in the shower. I know I love these things and I use nothing else. The only problem with these is that most of the time its easier to use body wash and not bar soap. If you like the scrubbing puff and you like bar soap then this is perfect for you. Take a bar of soap and place it in the nylon. Tie a knot of both sides of the nylon leaving a little extra nylon on both sides to hold onto while in the shower. If you are looking for something to clean your back, then leave even more nylon for a handle and you now have a scrubber for your back.

Lint Catchers

If you have to buy them mesh lint catchers for your washer then this is a lot cheaper way. They work the same, if not even better then the mesh ones. Zip tie the open end to the hose. These are much cheaper and you are recycling something in the process.

Fingerweave Hair Scrunchies

These will look cool and their really fun for the kids to make. Cut the nylons into circles. Wrap the first loop around your pinkie. Twist it one half turn and loop it around your ring finger. Twist it another half loop and loop it around your middle finger. Another half twist and then around your index finger. Repeat with the second loop. Stretch out the bottom loop from your pinkie, Lift it over the top loop and stretch it over the back of your pinkie. Do the same with your loops on the other three fingers. Continue weaving until you have 16 loops. Use a few more loops if you have really thick hair. Bring the ends together, holding the loops. Interweave the end loops through the beginning loops and tie with a double knot. These are really cool because you can make hair ties that match any of the outfits your wearing that day. Gather a bunch of these up and show the kids how to do this, and it makes a great rainy day project.