Each item has its own time of use. And the sheets come to an end. It is not important that calico or cotton is important, but when the sheets have served their purpose, you do not need to throw them out. My wife figured out how to give them a second life!
If you go back a little to history, then remember what you did with the sheets that served their purpose? Remember what a shortage there was in everything, including bed linen. Yes, it was. And when the sheets used to be completely worn out, they were cut in half, cut off, the poorest pieces, and they were sewn again, now there was a seam on the sheet in the middle, in some places there were patches. But they also continued to serve their own, that's all, because it was impossible to buy anything without queues or recordings. So we got out of this situation.
Many people probably remember sleeping on sheets with patches and a seam in the middle. Those who do not remember are lucky, or too young, did not find such revisions and improvements.
Currently, there is no shortage. You can go to the store and buy yourself a new set of underwear. The assortment is simply huge, and prices vary depending on the quality of the product.
But, there is a use for old, worn-out sheets, which over time have become not only torn, but also soft, pleasant to the touch.
Rags can be made from old sheets. Yes, rags. After all, we wipe off the table, wipe the dust, wash the windows. We wipe the mirrors, it turns out great with these rags, the mirrors are clean and without any streaks. And these rags are perfect for these purposes.
You can also sew kitchen towels. Very cool, old sheets are excellent at absorbing moisture, which is quite necessary for kitchen towels.
They cut out a good piece of their sheet, stitched the edges on a sewing machine, and go ahead and with a song, use it.
The next way to use used sheets is to sew pillowcases from them. I think few people would argue that even on a leaky sheet you can find a piece measuring 70 x 70 centimeters. Or two of them are possible. Found it? Then let's start sewing the pillowcase.
If we have a pillow 70 by 70 centimeters, then we need one piece 75 by 75, and the second 75 by 95. 20 centimeters, this is to make a smell that will keep the pillow in the pillowcase so that it does not run away from there.
We cut out the pieces of the sheet we need, and then after processing the edges on the overlock, we sew them together. We sew the remaining 20 centimeters along the edges, and overlaying we sew to the pillowcase from the inside. Everything. Our pillowcase is ready to use. It was not difficult to sew it.
So, for thrifty housewives, I hope the methods presented by me in the article will be useful!
And who else and what does with the old sheets. Share your ideas in the comments!