Fun Things To Do With Your Favorite Clothes

If you (or your children) have some CLASSIC items of clothing that are all-time favorites like:

... a 10-year old pink shirt with holes and frayed sleeves that you just can't bring yourself to throw away

...or, that purple ballerina skirt your 5-year-old wants to wear everywhere -- including church and the market (and you let her)

...or, a worn out old blankie that's been handed down from generation to generation

When the moment is right (like when they not longer fit, or they can no longer withstand washings), cut up your old faves and make "mini" versions of those same clothes.

Then... frame them! Or, just hang them on the wall in a really fun room.

These will make a nice (and FUN!) remembrance of your favorite things.

It's not my idea... I found it here: 52 Projects. [Thanks, Elizabeth Woyke!]

Then again, you could try the old quilt idea...

UPDATE: I recently saw on TV where someone made a "memory bear" from the clothing of someone who had just died. I think the entire bear -- stuffing and all -- was made of the deceased person's clothes (presumably for their 'scent' to linger, which is a good thing). But you could also use that person's favorite clothes to make garments that would fit a bear or doll that you or your children already have. Or, go buy one, then dress it up in these new handmade items.