DIY Home Hacks: In the era of changing fashion, it is easy to buy new clothes every year but saving old memories and clothes is an art. Often we reject sweaters when the wool is damaged or the design is old. But in this era of zero waste lifestyle, some magical ways of reusing old sweaters have emerged which will not only save your money but will also give a unique look to your home.

As soon as the winter season ends, we often put old and loose sweaters in a corner of the wardrobe or throw them away. But instead of throwing them away, you can reuse them in many ways. Let us know some such desi jugaads which will make your old sweater new again.

Expensive decorative cushions like the market

If your sweater is fine in the middle but the sleeves are damaged, then cut it into squares, fill the inside with cotton and sew the edges. This will give a vintage and cozy look to your sofa. The price of such woolen cushion covers in the market ranges between Rs 500 to Rs 1000.

DIY gloves and socks for winter

You can easily make fingerless gloves by cutting the sleeves of an old sweater. Just leave a small hole for the thumb and fold the edges and sew. Similarly, you can also prepare stylish leg warmers by cutting the lower part of the sleeves.

Reusing old sweaters (Ms. AI)

Comfortable sweaters for pets

If you have a small dog or cat, a sleeve of an old sweater can make the perfect body-warmer for them. This will also protect them from cold and will look very cute.

Wine Bottle Cover or Gift Wrapping

If you want to gift someone or decorate bottles at home, use the knitted texture of the sweater as a bottle cover. Tie a ribbon on top, it will give a premium look.

cleaning the house with old wool

If the sweater is too torn, the wool fibers are adept at absorbing dust. By cutting it into pieces, you can use it as a duster for cleaning laptop screen, TV or glass.

Next time you’re cleaning out the cupboard, use your creativity before picking up the scissors. This is not only economical but also a small step towards saving the environment.