What to do with old leggings?

Artytarty

That's pretty good! How do you do it, do you have to cut the legs from the bum it?

tracey3596

Oh I LOVE these!

Anyway .... my idea?

Involves alcohol. :beer:
Seperate legs - cut top off marrow (save it for "lid" ) & scoop out seeds/pith - fill with brown or demerara sugar - then cover that with "el cheapo" carton orange juice together with some activated yeast - replace "lid" and seal with ... tape; clingfilm; whatever you have that WILL seal it - hang somewhere warm-ish & dry and leave to ferment for 2 or 3 weeks - THEN: the liquid is, well,

It's drinkable by now, OR:

If you want it .... um .... stronger, put it into a wine-making demijohn (with airlock) and ferment it a little longer.
:T

Oh this stuff is syrupy, rich and - did I mention alcohol? :cool:

See : http://www.cottagesmallholder.com/farmers-marrow-rum-recipe-492/

Or here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Marrow-Rum-or-Booze-from-Otherwise-Useless-Vegeta/

Now look; I really, REALLY do NOT like marrow.
But honestly, if you know ANYONE that grows 'em and you've got surplus leggings PLUS a few squid for sugar, try this.
It's yum, AND potent!

ragz_2

Cut down and hem as shorts to wear under dresses to stop your legs rubbing... ok, maybe just me!

motoe

Artytarty wrote: »

That's pretty good! How do you do it, do you have to cut the legs from the bum it?

There's a video on YouTube, wouldn't let me post the link but just type in arm tights and it's the first video you see.

honeythewitch

One leg of them can make a carrier bag holder,for the back of a door, but I would just use them for thermal underwear and chuck the bags out.

maman

I've covered all my wooden coat hangers to make them and better/prettier for my clothes.


I'd cut the leggings in strips and 'bandage' them round the coat hangers to pad them out then knit/crochet/sew pretty covers.


Usually I use my old tights or DH's old socks.

plainchoc

Cut into strips and make "fabric wool", and make headbands, belts etc. Or use strips to make a rag rug.

oystercatcher

I am loving the arm tights idea, will be experimenting.

I use leggings as thermals under jeans for dog walks in winter.

Have also just started wearing shorter leggings under a maxi dress to stop legs rubbing and is so much more comfortable that I can see this becoming a regular habit.

I also use them on late nights /early mornings to cover up a bit if I am wandering round the house in a shorter nightshirt sorting dogs/ last minute chores etc.

Artytarty

I'm enjoying this thread!
Loving the arm tights idea and the under a maxi idea. I also feel a bit over exposed in a night at times so might throw some under there too! Now who said I wasn't glamorous?!

oystercatcher

I have to admit the one thing I would NOT do is leave the house in uncovered leggings. I have seen far too many women wearing them seemingly unaware that the world can see not only every contour and bulge of their body but also their underwear !