One item of clothing that is often discarded is old sweaters. Sometimes they get stretched or if they are wool , they may have been accidently shrunk in hot water or maybe they have holes or are just plain ugly. Its easy to cut big blocks from the fronts and backs of several and sew them together. If you dont wish to leave the edges raw , you could encase them with a strip of fabric. These make great throws or pet rugs since they are often fluffy. If you have a great sweater with a cute front, cut it out and make a throw pillow cover.
Several of my favorite thrift stores offer plastic bags in which you can stuff for only a dollar. Altho, you may not be able stuff a lot of sweaters in them , you can get plenty for a throw.
Have any of you made items from old sweaters?