Over the last decade ( or there abouts ) it has become the trend to ditch flat sheets on beds. Maybe for some of you, you've never used them. For others, the fitted sheet has worn out before the flat one and you've been left with a small pile of flat sheets.
Please don't throw those flat sheets out. They are great source of material that can be made into a variety of crafts or even repurposed around your home.
Here are 10 ideas to help you use up those sheets and save money along the way
* If they are 100 % cotton bed sheets and in excellent condition, cut them up, hem and use as tea towels.
* Flannelette sheets are great for wrapping around a clothes horse full of wet washing. Use clothes pegs to fasten all the openings closed then place over a floor ducted heating vent. The clothes will dry quicker.
* Cut the sheets up to make kids dress up costumes. I made princess skirts and wedding veils for my girls when they were little.
* Repurpose the sheets into table cloths. I have an old bed skirt that is the perfect size for our folding trestle table.
* Let your kids make a cubbyhouse with a flat sheet and your dining table. Give them a couple of torches and let them play camping.
* Make curtains from flat sheets and line with block out material. If you don't have the width, make them into side curtains ( for decoration ).
* Make pillowcases. This is a very simple sewing project. Personalise the pillowcases and give them as presents.
* Flat sheets can be made into super cheap cushion covers. The envelope style cushion cover is super simple to make. Have you seen the prices of cushion covers in the shops ? You'd be likely to pay $20 or more.
* For the environmentally conscious person, make them a set of hankies.
* Make a library bag for your children to use at school. You could personalise it with a colorful pocket on the front made from a scrap bit of material.
Have you found ways to reuse your flat sheets ?
