Have you gone through your closet lately? I just did, and I found more old T-shirts than I ever could have imagined. I thought about taking them all to the thrift store, but as I went through them, I remembered all the reasons I’ve held onto them. Some are sentimental and remind me of some special time in my life. Others just have a great color and I haven’t really found anything to replace them.
Now I don’t have to feel so guilty about keeping all these old shirts! I just found a video which teaches me some cool upcycling ideas. And yes, I’ve already posted a few T-shirt repurposing ideas in the past, like this idea to convert an old T-shirt into a cute peplum top, or this project to make a rug. Those are cool, but I’ve already done them! I needed more!
Video tutorials:
This video rocks! You’ll learn how you can dip-dye a shirt that still fits to upgrade your look, and how you can convert a shirt that doesn’t fit into a pretty hair band or even a functional handbag! All of these looks are carefree and easy and perfect for summer, and many of them don’t require a stitch of sewing (phew, what a relief). This also makes them great projects to do with your kids. Okay, it’s time for me to hop off of the computer and start in on some of these amazing T-shirt projects. Have fun giving old T-shirts new life!
Bonus idea:
This is an adorable t-shirt dress that you can make in just about 2 hours and for less than $5. What could be better than that? You just have to buy an oversized t-shirt, or use one that you already have. This is a really cute way to get a summer dress without spending a small fortune. The tutorial is at Diary of a Mad Crafter and it tells you exactly how to make it. There is just a little cutting and very little sewing involved and you can decorate it however you want. Make several of these for the upcoming summer. They’re inexpensive and really cute!
Marnelle says
Great video, so easy, fun to watch – thx
Vanessa Beaty says
Glad you enjoyed it Marnelle! <3
MARGARET says
Hi Mere. This was a great video and a wonderful
way of recycling old tees.Lets face it we all need
to conserve in these times.Thank you.I.appreciate
it.I will send you pics of how mine turns out.
Shelby Bonenberger says
I love taking my re-usable bags to the store and it is even more rewarding when some of the stores give back a bag credit for bringing in our own bags.