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17 Jan 20, 07:25 PM |
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Join Date: Jul 14
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What To Do With Unwanted Curtains?
We are replacing some of our 'made to measure' pencil pleat curtains.
In their day they cost quite a bit but we no longer want that style. What can we do with them as it appears most charity shops aren't interested. The condition is pretty good with little fading on the linings plus they are not some god awful pattern. Any ideas please?
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17 Jan 20, 07:27 PM |
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VIP Dibber
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Advertise them in a free Facebook local shop page. I mean an online type selling page.
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17 Jan 20, 07:29 PM |
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DH keeps them for dust sheets!
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17 Jan 20, 07:32 PM |
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Hi, I run sewing classes for a mental health charity where we upcycle things that have been donated like old curtains. There might be a similar project in your area you could maybe donate them
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17 Jan 20, 07:33 PM |
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Join Date: May 14
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Ask your local schools and nurseries if they have a use for them. They might be repurposed for costumes for a school play or used in an outdoor classroom.
My children's nursery had a story room - nice big wooden shed - decorated with old curtains and cushions donated by parents and grandparents. |
17 Jan 20, 07:38 PM |
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Join Date: Jul 14
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Some good ideas so far thank you.
As an ex Tradesman I have loads of dust sheets so don't need them for that. Plus although I currently have a skip on the drive I am loathe to just sling them.
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17 Jan 20, 07:41 PM |
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Join Date: Apr 09
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At worst rag bag for charities, they get to weigh in. Women’s refuges tend to need this kind of thing. If they don’t go on eBay you could try freecycle
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17 Jan 20, 07:41 PM |
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Join Date: Sep 15
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17 Jan 20, 07:44 PM |
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slightly serious Dibber
Join Date: Aug 17
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Any local charities that help homeless people with starter kit when allocated accommodation? I know there are organisations in some cities that take secondhand furniture, bedding and household basics for kitting out homes for a start.
Or try Freecycle or an equivalent |
17 Jan 20, 07:46 PM |
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Join Date: Jun 08
Location: Lake District
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I had a big throw out before Christmas. The better stuff went to the charity shop. Other stuff went in the big charity bins at our local recycling centre.
At least when they go for sorting they can decide if they're any good. |
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