How To Repurpose Old T-Shirts.
Are you looking for ways to use those t-shirts that you’ve been holding on to but can’t wear anymore? Use it up, make it do or do without is a main principle that anyone interested in frugal living adheres to. So here’s 15 Ways to Repurpose or Restyle T-Shirts! (Use it up!) Check out these 15 ways you can upcycle those old shirts!
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There are so many possibilities when it comes to repurposing t-shirts! Hopefully, you’ll find some inspiration as you browse through the ideas below.
15 Ways to Repurpose or Restyle T-Shirts
When it comes to old T-shirts, you probably have a bunch laying around, but you aren’t sure what to use them for. Now you will have a bunch of creative ideas to try for your next upcycling project!
- It’s best to use old or at least washed t-shirts for these projects. Buying brand new unwashed t-shirts are going to be a little stiff and may not give you the ultimate result.
- Save your kiddo’s t-shirts and make them something special with their old shirts. They will love it.
- If you don’t have a bunch of old T-shirts laying around, hit a thrift store or yard sale. You can get them for really cheap.
- You can dye the fabric of the shirts to match the color and style you are looking for.
1. Colorful T-shirt Wreath
LOVE this colorful t-shirt wreath! Blair’s Blessings did an amazing job by using such vibrant colors.
2. T-Shirt Flower Dress
I just thought this was gorgeous! Get creative like Stars for Streetlights did when making this t-shirt flower dress.
3. T-Shirt Pom Poms
Make t-shirt pom poms just like Craftaholics Anonymous did in their helpful tutorial.
4. Re-styled T-Shirt Idea
Love this idea! Re-style a t-shirt with socks. I Am Momma Hear Me Roar was brilliant with this idea.
5. T-shirt Throw Pillows
You will have the coolest throw pillows on the block using old rock t-shirts! The Wicker House will show you how.
6. DIY Dog Toy
Get creative and repurpose a t-shirt into a dog toy. The Bark Post will give you the details and your pup will be thanking you.
7. T-Shirt Dress
Turn 2 t-shirts into a cute summer t-shirt dress! I love this idea from Trinkets In Bloom.
8. T-Shirt Yarn
Make t-shirt “yarn” and then crochet something! Craft Passion explains how to do this and it’s awesome.
9. T-shirt Bag Project
You can transform an old t-shirt into a bag in just 10 minutes without even sewing it. Mommypotamus will explain how.
10. T-shirt Bracelet
This recycled t-shirt bracelet by Crafts by Amanda is a wonderful idea!
11. Braided T-Shirt Rug
You could also make this gorgeous t-shirt rug as The Wonder Forest did!
12. DIY T-Shirt Necklace
I love how Golden Age Beads made this adorable DIY t-shirt necklace.
13. T-Shirt Art
At Home With The Barkers created the cutest easy t-shirt art. Much less expensive than fancy art too.
14. Ruffle T-Shirt
Handmade Days made this cute ruffled t-shirt made from 2 T-shirts.
15. Rainbow Rug
This beautiful rainbow rug is made from t-shirt yarn. Follow the tutorial at Sew Liberated.
Are you into repurposing? What have you upcycled?
You might also be interested in: 11 Ways to Repurpose Old Jeans
Such great ideas! I’ve pinned some of the redesigning tshirts but I love the wreath and the pom poms!
Clever!
I love the wreath too! I know I’ve seen that type of wreath made out of different fabric strips so it’s just an all around great idea for using up whatever kind of fabric you have laying around.
Oh my goodness, ALL great ideas:) I have plenty to use if I just get brave enough to try! Have a blessed day dear friend, BIG HUGS!
That rug looks amazing! I’m afraid that my family is pretty blah when it comes to t-shirts…white and gray.
I’ve been Pinning photos of those cute braided rugs and I hope I can find the time to make one. I pulled out all my husband’s old shirts that were on their way to the thrift store to save for the project. Lots of fun ideas here! Thanks for sharing, Manuela.
I love the braided rug! If you read her post it sounds like it took her a while to make it but I would think it’s so worth it. It’s so gorgeous!
I love the wreath and the rag rug and the neck ‘jewellry’. The framed t shirt fronts are great for a child’s favourite that may be outgrown. Great ideas!
The wreath and the braided rug are my favorites. That’s a cute idea you had for the framed t-shirt!
I love these ideas!
Thanks for putting them all in one place…
I’m pinning.
Pat
You welcome Pat! I love researching repurposing ideas. I’m always amazed at how inventive people are.
Lots of cute ideas. I watched a woman make a necklace out of t shirt strips and worked beads into the design, a few years ago. So cute.
Have a great weekend.
That sounds really interesting!
I love the Tshirt dressed and the dog toy. How about a bandana for the dog’s collar, particularly with the DIY flea treatments on them.
I’ll have to get brave enough to try these.
Thanks
Wow — the T-Shirt Flower Dress is amazing! I’m honored to have my T-Shirt Wall Art included in this mix. It’s so easy and really, pretty simplistic! But fun. Thank you! Sharon