| Does anyone have any good ideas on what can be done with shoulder pads that have been removed from clothing? I was thinking of some way to make a funky quilt or pillows or more craft oriented project. Not sure what, just something different. BANDVHERMAN |
| Answers: |
| Pin Cushion |
| Post by Annette |
| I sewed two of them together for a pin cushion. I am sure with some creativity you could make them look like something. Maybe if they were red and had 4 you could have a lady bug. Just a thought. Annette |
| Protecting Clothing |
| Post by mlwray |
| I have sewn the shoulder pads onto the ends of clothes hangers, this keeps the ends of the hanger from leaving marks in knit fabrics. |
| Barrettes |
| Post by Nicole |
| I haven't used any of the shoulder pads that I have. But I usually rip them out of clothing since I have broad shoulders. I've been saving the ones that are the same color or pattern of the blouse, shirt, dress. I'm going to make barrettes out of mine using the metal snap barrettes that are used on the hair bows. They can be bought at various craft stores, etc. Also if you have some in which the original stuff is no longer on you can use those, I have those laying around myself. Just use the appropriate glue and your imagination. I'm saving up till I have several so that I can have an afternoon of doing the barrettes. Nicole N Niehaus |
| Various Ideas |
| Post by ALekscat |
| Shoulder pads are great for cleaning things & polishing things! Don't buy an expensive Wonder bra if you need a bra that helps fill out your cleavage. Just use those shoulder pads in your regular bra! Use them as padding when storing fragile items. They could make a pad for a chair for doll's chair. They are good elbow & knee pads when gardening. Just tie them to your legs or arms. ALekscat the frugal feline in Richmond, VA |
| Angel Ornaments |
| Post by Mrs. Smith |
| You can also use shoulder pads to make angel ornaments for your Christmas tree. Just sew lace onto the rough edge on the bottom of the shoulder pad. Fold the two corners in, and stitch them into place to look like the arms (praying). Then add a little wooden face, some hair, whatever decoration you like. The shoulder pad will form the body/dress of your angel. Mrs. Smith |
| Bra Support |
| Post by fayth81 |
| You can also use shoulder pads in your bras ladies. Just sew them or tack them to the bottom of your bras to help hold up and support your boobs. Especially useful for big busted women or for older women. |
| Butterfly Craft |
| Post By Linne |
| Twist a Pipe Cleaner (Chenille Stick) around the middle of a shoulder pad, leaving enough at top for antennae and make a butterfly. You can also Glue a Magnet on them for the fridge. I've seen these at craft shows and they're pretty cute. Linne Dodds |
| Preventing Hanger Marks |
| Post By jradcliff |
| I sew them on the ends of hangers so I can hang my sweaters without having them develop hanger marks on the shoulders. jradcliff |
| For Earrings |
| Post by Joes' Girl |
| I use the discarded shoulder pad inserts to put my pierced earrings into. Since then I have not lost a one or a pair since. Regards, Joes' Girl |
| Cat Toys |
| Post By Liz |
| If you have cats they love to play with them and bat them around. Liz |
| Donate Them |
| Post by badwater |
| If I'm giving any donations of clothing to charity, I include shoulder pads that I've taken out of blouses, etc. in case there are others out there who might want to put them in something they bought, that don't already have shoulder pads in them. |
| Protecting Your Knees When Gardening |
| Post by Pat |
| Never tried this, but could you stitch a short piece of elastic to link the two edges, and use as kneelers for gardening or floor polishing? Wear on the outside of your trousers, to prevent wear and tear and give some protection to your knees. Remember to take them off before answering the door! Unless you don't mind the odd looks, that is. |
| Polishing Metal |
| Post by Susan Sanders-Kinzel |
| When discarding old clothes collect the shoulder pads and save them to use when polishing metal, such as silver, brass or stainless steel. Their soft padding and small convenient size makes them great for the job. One pad for cleaning and another pad for polishing off. Then wash or throw away. By Mary |
| Protecting Your Heels |
| Post by Suzanne Spencer |
| Found a new use. I took the really thin pads and used them at the heel of my new shoes (cut to fit) to keep my heels from blistering. I imagine it would work just as well at the toe. |
| They Will Come Back! |
| Post by Denise Sumpter Foy |
| Save them because, god forbid, they will be back in style in 15 years! |
| What to do with Shoulder Pads |
| Yve. (Guest Post) |
| Just unpicked another pair of shoulder pads and wondered what I could do with the heap I seem to have. Loved all your suggestions especially the pierced earring one. I haven't got pierced ears as I couldn't bear the pain but my grand daughter has. Thanks I had a real chuckle! |
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