Top 5 ways to reuse old fabrics

I like to buy loose fruit and veg at my local supermarket, but also wanted to reduce my use of plastic bags to carry them home. I bought a pack of cotton dishcloths and sewed them together in pairs. I then sewed in a simple drawstring using an old shoelace at the top of each one. I now have reusable, washable fruit and veg bags every time I shop. Andrea Black, Colchester, Essex

My granddaughter Alice, 24, qualified as a nurse and didn't want to throw away her student uniform. She asked me to make a memory bear for her instead. I used two uniforms to make the bear and the outfit. I filled the bear with all the left-over pieces from the uniforms and some polyester stuffing. When I gave it to her, she was thrilled to bits. Beverley Underwood, Havant, Hants

Instead of throwing away a favourite old pillowcase, I cut it up into squares and longer strips. I sewed different parts back together to make a small handbag for my granddaughter Amelia, three. It even had a handy side pocket for her doll to travel in. She was so thrilled! Irene Emerson, Grimsby, Lincs

I was always getting into a muddle with my knitting needles and
I wanted a way to keep them in order. I cut two rectangles, one wider than the other, from an old shirt. I sewed the bottom and sides together, before stitching lines down the material to make pockets. Finally, I added a small strap with a popper, and now I can wrap all my needles neatly into a roll.
Elaine Willoughby, Portsmouth, Hants

I had some wraps and shawls I didn't really wear, so I cut them in half lengthwise and zig-zag stitched the edge on each half to create two identical scarves. They're much easier to wear now and I give the spare to family or friends. As you can see from the photo, my daughter Peta was thrilled to receive the other half! Jane Page, Shanklin, Isle of Wight