What can be done from old tights

Tights are a comfortable and beautiful part of almost any woman's wardrobe.
One of the many advantages of these products is that they can be used even after they end their life as a piece of clothing.
Craftsmen have already invented dozens of ways to use old tights.

What can be made from nylon tights

Kapron has many beneficial properties. It can be useful in the workshop, in the kitchen, and in the garden. In addition, this thin and soft fabric is an excellent material for a variety of crafts.

How to use old nylon tights at home

Storage bags

Nylon is good as packaging for onions or heads of garlic because it creates ideal conditions for these products. It ensures uniform ventilation of the bulbs on all sides and a suitable level of humidity. That is why many pantries in our country are decorated with specific garlands of fruits placed in old tights.

Screening

A flexible nylon sieve is another common way to use stockings in the kitchen. It is a rectangular or square piece of fabric cut from tights.

Rags for washing and cleaning

A cloth made of nylon is generally a very useful thing for household use. It is useful for washing dishes, cleaning shoes, wiping windows and mirrors, and polishing furniture. This is possible due to the amazing combination of good abrasive properties and softness in this material. After all, with her help it turns out effectively remove dirt and dust, without damaging the work surface.

Important! Whatever way you decide to use old tights in your household, you first need to make sure they are clean.

They should not store any foreign odors, which nylon fabric absorbs so well.

Why does a home handyman need old tights?

Nylon fabric will be useful not only for the owner of the house, but also for its owner.

Bonding material

The adhesive composition for porous and fibrous materials made from molten nylon has proven itself very well. The fact is that its fibrous structure has good reinforcing properties. That's why molten nylon very effectively holds the elements together. As such, it is used for repairing shoes, wooden skis, etc.

Important! You need to be very careful when working with melted old tights.

• Firstly, because they set quickly. That is, it is necessary to apply the resulting composition to the gluing site as soon as possible.
• Secondly, under no circumstances Do not allow the glue to come into contact with the skin.

When repairing plumbing

Stockings are often used for temporary repair of leaks. To do this, a strip of nylon fabric is soaked in a thick cement mortar, then wrapped tightly and without wrinkles around the place where the hole was found. After drying, such a bandage insulates moisture quite well.

For insulation

As an insulating material, old tights look quite traditional. They are often used to line the window space between the frames to prepare for the winter cold.

Fishing

Fishermen should also learn about another very interesting use case: stockings make an excellent net.

How to use nylon tights in your garden plot

An experienced gardener understands perfectly well what a useful thing old worn stockings are.

For garter

The ropes made from them are strong, stretchy and soft. These are great for tying up tomatoes, grapes, and cucumbers. They do not injure the plant, but at the same time securely fix it in space.

Rodent protection

Wrapping tights around the bottom of fruit tree trunks helps save the garden from damage.. At the same time, the apple or plum tree itself will not suffer, because nylon does not limit its growth and nutrition in any way. However, mice will not reach your garden.

Material for interior decorations

By cleverly using torn tights you can make the space around you at home more interesting and enjoyable.

Scent bags

Nylon pads will transform not only the appearance of the premises, but also their smell. Sew a simple rectangular bag from old stockings. Fill it with prairie herbs, dried orange peels, and flowers. This is how you get an accessory that positively influences the atmosphere and mood of your home.

Important! An interesting effect can be achieved by using scented pillows in the dressing room.

Over time, things will acquire a light, subtle smell of herbs, flowers or citrus fruits. You will achieve the same result by placing such a pillow in a closet with clothes.

Rugs

Knitted items made from nylon ropes turn out to be quite interesting in appearance. Bedside rugs are often made from this material.
The fact is that Products made from nylon are not only beautiful, but also dense, impervious to cold, and pleasant to the touch.
The list of jewelry that you can make with your own hands from this seemingly impractical material is very wide.

Toys made from nylon tights

An example of interesting decorative products made from nylon are toys. They can both become a highlight in interior decoration and delight your children.

Tights dolls come in different types. Typically, padding polyester is used as a base. It is covered with nylon. They decorate with multi-colored shreds, buttons, and ribbons so that the product resembles a little man. Or maybe a gnome, a brownie, a witch. Any option that your imagination suggests is interesting.

Another possibility for creating soft toys using stockings is animals made from scraps stuffed with nylon. Such animals turn out to be quite dense, but soft. They are pleasant to squeeze in your hands.

Important! If you do not have impressive experience in sewing dolls, for the first products it is better to follow the instructions, a detailed sample.

For example, you can find a description of the making of a Very Long Dachshund. Another popular toy now is Florik, a nylon hedgehog with real grass growing out of its back.

How to use old children's tights

Not only the women's wardrobe is a supplier of this wonderful material for crafts and household needs.

Among children's things there are also tights. They are distinguished by density and more cheerful bright colors. And in their properties they are in no way inferior to good ladies' stockings.

Means, they can also be used in everyday life: as rags, insulating material, material for crafts.

They are especially good in the latter quality. After all, children's things are usually very colorful and beautiful!

Don't neglect unnecessary children's tights. A successful solution to using them would be hair bands from tights. They stretch perfectly, do not lose their shape for a long time and delight with cheerful colors.

Don't rush to throw away your tights if they are torn. They may still be useful to you.