Is your closet full of items you haven’t worn in years? Do forgotten t-shirts sit at the bottom of drawers or in a never-ending laundry pile? Everyone has those items of clothing that they hold on to, vowing that one day they will fit into them again, but even though you might be determined to do so, sometimes you just have to accept that you need to make more room in your closet for things you can and do wear instead. 

If you’re looking to clear out your closet, here are a few things you can do with your old clothes.

Donate Them

The first thing that should come to mind is giving your old clothes to Goodwill or another local charity organization. Only offer clothes that are in good condition and clean them before you donate out of courtesy. This is a great way to offload your stuff, but you’re also giving back and making sure others can get some good use out of the things you no longer want. 

Sell Them

If you could do with making extra money, selling some of your old clothes online is another way to get rid of them. There are plenty of ways to do this, even if you don’t have a seller’s account registered anywhere. You can even sell your stuff on Facebook for easy money. This is worth doing if you have expensive clothing that you have only worn a handful of times, especially if they’re by well-known designers.

Make a Blanket

If some of your old clothes are too sentimental to donate or sell, making memory blankets out of them is a great idea. Although you might not be able to wear those clothes anymore, you can still keep them at home but they will just serve a new purpose. T-shirts are usually the best kind of clothing to do this with, and you can cozy down under your new blanket as you watch your favorite movie or TV show on the couch.

Use as Rags

For old clothes that you don’t hold any attachment to, are already tattered or you no longer like the look of, use them as rags for your household cleaning tasks. It’ll save you money on buying clothes at the store, and they can be used for dusting, polishing silver and furniture, cleaning your car, and other mechanical jobs. Just cut them up into strips or squares and store them neatly with the rest of your cleaning products.

Make Pennant Banners

Another wonderfully creative way to recycle your old clothes is by using them to create these fun and festive decorations. You can hang the pennant banners up in your home as a full-time décor feature, or save it for birthdays or festive seasons. This project will also help you save money on decorations in the future, and can offer a personal touch that store-bought items can’t. 

The next time you’re clearing out your closet, think about these different ways you can get rid of or use old clothes.