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old tights

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 Made these today from recycled bits and bobs.

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  • MrsGardenMrsGarden Posts: 3,951

    Heard about thiis on local radio this morning Lisa. image

  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,614

    and you can use old bras for hanging melons in to keep them off the floor. ...of course it helps if you have a big bust.   and my sisters never forgiven me for it.image

  • star gaze lilystar gaze lily Posts: 17,608

    Snigger..fidget image

  • 4thPanda4thPanda Posts: 4,145

    Lily! Tsk! Fidget! Naughty step please! image

    What are the bottom ones made from Lisa? They look really good image

  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,614

    I got  banned from growing melons after that.

  • lisa masseylisa massey Posts: 252

    Tights, bits of sisal, wool and bits of fabric. Anything that's man-made and wont rot. But the basic construction is just tights, the other stuff is just for decoration. And if you want to make a large one, you have to use the gusset section. I'm planning a vertical herb garden using them.

  • 4thPanda4thPanda Posts: 4,145

    They look really good image

  • lisa masseylisa massey Posts: 252

    Thankyou 4thP

  • They look great might have a go at making some this weekendimage

  • WeaveyDaveyWeaveyDavey Posts: 575

    Having seen the wondrous creations featuring old underwear, I'm currently musing on the likely horticultural reuse or upcycling of multiple pairs of 'condemed' longjohns, string singlets and non-elasticated Y-fronts in my possession?? *Those of a sensitive disposition may wish to avoid this topic in future, should my 'musings' become reality...

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