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How to Recycle T-shirts Into Something More Awesome!
The purpose of this lens is to list all craft and sewing tutorials which make excellent use of t-shirts and plain tops by refashioning or recycling.
The ways to revamp a t-shirt are endless; from printing designs to adding ruffles and frills - and if you want something totally new and different you can change your t-shirts into rugs, bags, scarves, beanbags and much more!
I hope you find this lens fun and useful :-)
The fab top in the photo is from the Etsy shop Lirola, which has some other gorgeous designs too:
The ways to revamp a t-shirt are endless; from printing designs to adding ruffles and frills - and if you want something totally new and different you can change your t-shirts into rugs, bags, scarves, beanbags and much more!
I hope you find this lens fun and useful :-)
The fab top in the photo is from the Etsy shop Lirola, which has some other gorgeous designs too:
Girly Petal T-Shirts
Instructions for T-Shirt Revamps!
The following craft tutorials are for revamped, reconstructed and refashioned t-shirts!
From adding embellishments and cut-out patterns, to making underwear and swimsuits:
From adding embellishments and cut-out patterns, to making underwear and swimsuits:
- Rosette T-shirt
- Adding rosettes to the shoulder.
- T-Shirt Swimsuit
- Change a t-shirt into a one piece swimming costume.
- Bikini
- From t-shirt to bikini!
- Camisole
- Cami with braided straps.
- Side Slits
- Down the sides of your t-shirt to add a skeletal pattern.
- Pants
- Create your own underwear from t-shirts.
- T-shirt knickers
- Another underwear tutorial.
- T-Shirt Shrug
- Fitted shrug.
- Knotted Back
- Slits down the back of the t-shirt, tied for an interesting pattern.
- Frilly Collar
- Pretty scrunched up circles on the collar.
- Ruffle Border
- Feminine ruffles around the collar.
- Ruffled Bib Front
- Cute bib section on a vest.
- 3-Layer Ruffles
- Trio of ruffled embellishments.
- Button Ruffles
- Ruffle right down the front of the t-shirt, with button embellishments.
- Tuxedo Bib
- Gorgeous fabric Tux inspired bib added to the front of a tee.
- Argyle Applique
- Fashionable argyle diamond pattern applique.
- Ruffle Layering
- Very pretty layers of ruffles with fabric flowers too.
- Another Ruffle Collar
- This time, in a contrasting colour.
- Fun T-shirt Surgery
- Including making a t-shirt into a halterneck.
- Collection of Ruffle Tees
- A list of tutorials with ruffles as the main feature.
T-Shirt Pochette
Photo and bag by Shiho Masuda - Click here for the instructions.
My First Sewing Project!
This is my t-shirt quilt/rug/blanket.
It has its flaws but I love it so much!
Click here to see more photos.
99 Ways to Convert a T-shirt
99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Trim, and Tie Your T-Shirt into Something Special
Amazon Price: $10.00 (as of 05/27/2012)
Extraordinarily clever ways to transform any ordinary T-shirt
Boy's T-Shirt Trunks
Photo and boxers by Nancy's Couture.
Upcycling Old or Plain T-Shirts
More clothing projects.
- Knee Huggers
- T-shirt leg warmers.
- Half 'n' Half
- Mash up 2 tees into one.
- Underwear
- Fun briefs made from t-shirts.
- Retro Stencilling
- Use paint to stencil some retro slogans and patterns.
- MEGA List of Printing Tutorials
- Comprehensive list of online screen printing tutorials for using on t-shirts.
- Inkjet Iron-On Tuxedo Print
- How to use iron-on patterns that you print out yourself.
- Monster Load of Tutorials
- Plenty of how-tos to keep you going!
- Tuxedo Shirt
- Awesome tuxedo inspired t-shirt project.
- Jumper Skirt
- ..with straps.
- 15 Ways to Re-Use
- 15 creative ways to recycle shirts including a wedding dress!
- Applique
- In the shape of a rabbit, but you can let your imagination run wild!
- Gorgeous Flower Tee
- Including an elasticated t-shirt bottom.
- Bleach Stencil
- Fun castle design on a dark t-shirt.
- Wood Block Printing
- Use a woodcut to print a design.
- Ninja Mask
- Arrange a black t-shirt into a ninja mask!
- Ribbon Embellishment
- Adding ribbon for geometric detailing.
- Fringe Skirt
- Funky skirt using about 2 t-shirts.
- Mens Refashioned Tee
- With a cycling theme.
- Ruffle Neckline
- To make a plain t-shirt pretty and feminine.
- Ringlet Scarf
- Using strips of tees to create a looped effect.
- Summer Vest
- Turn your tees into a trendy top.
T-Shirt Memory Blanket
Photo and blanket by Karen Lee - Click here for the tutorial.
Scribble Flower T-shirt
More Shirt Revamps!
- Shredded Tee
- Show you how to shred your t-shirt to make a fashion statement.
- Tunic Hack
- Turn a t-shirt into a tunic.
- Sweeney Todd Shirt
- Ruffles for men!
- Neckline Pleats
- Adding flattering pleats at the collar.
- Skull Cut-Out Tee
- Fun skeletal pattern in the back of a t-shirt.
- Petal Ruffle Sleeves
- Add pretty ruffles on the t-shirt sleeves.
- Quick How-Tos
- Including adding long sleeves and making a skirt.
- T-Shirt Surgery
- Lots of tutorials for quick t-shirt hacks.
- T-shirt Mish Mash
- Combine 2 tees for a super duper tee!
- Tutorials Galore!
- Lots of how-tos from resizing a t-shirt to embellishing with bleach.
- Bleach Stripes
- Add stripes to a top with bleach
- Arm Warmers
- For keeping your arms warm!
- Spider Web Tee
- Cutting template for a fab Halloween t-shirt.
- DIY T-shirt Projects
- Collection of very clever t-shirt tutorials.
- Apron
- Funky t-shirt apron.
- Safety Pin Cluster
- Using safety pins as an embellishment.
- Adding Pin Tucks
- To restyle a t-shirt.
- T-Shirt Mish Mash
- Pieced together tee pattern,
- Bleaching Experiment
- Using bleach to add stripes to a tee.
- Made by Lex
- The fabulous home of t-shirt refashions.
- T-Shirt to Skirt
- Refashion into a jumper dress.
Ruffled Bib Tee
The Great T-Shirt Book
The Great T-Shirt Book: Make Your Own Spectacular, One-Of-A-Kind Designs
Amazon Price: $4.47 (as of 05/27/2012)
This beautifully illustrated book includes instructions for painting, stamping, tie-dying, batik, marbling, and screen-painting T-shirts.
T-Shirt Flower Embellishments
Non-Clothing Projects
The following tutorials show you how to turn your t-shirts into non-clothing items from necklaces to scarves, and from rugs to pillows!
- T-Shirt Quilt
- Fun quilt made from lots of t-shirt designs.
- Grocery Bags
- T-shirt tote bags.
- Patchwork Scarf
- Made from rectangles of t-shirts.
- Circle Scarf
- Made from rings of t-shirts.
- Wall Art
- Using your most interesting t-shirts.
- Rag Rug
- Using strips of t-shirts.
- Another Rag Rug
- Crochet t-shirt strips together.
- Hobo Bag
- Large tote bag.
- Bracelet
- Multi-layers of t-shirt material.
- T-Shirt Yarn
- For use in knitting, weaving and crocheting.
- Weaving T-shirt Yarn
- To make t-shirt fabric.
- Circular Rug
- By crocheting t-shirt yarn.
- T-shirt Weaving
- Using a peg loom.
- 5 Minute Headband
- Made by braiding t-shirt material.
- Ruffle Clutch Bag
- Such a lovely bag - very frilly!
- Rock The Tote
- Fun tote bag.
- Ruffled Scarf
- Very feminine scarf.
- Quick Fix Grocery Bag
- So easy.
Lacy Tunic Top
Lovely top made with 2 grey t-shirts.
Photo and top by Marianne S - Click here for the tutorial translated into English.
T-Shirt Scarf
More Non-Clothing Projects
- Pillow Chair
- Using t-shirts and foam.
- Quick Laptop Sleeve
- Very simple to make.
- Braided Necklace
- Statement piece.
- Tomato Container
- To grow tomatoes in.
- T-shirt Necklace 1
- With added bling!
- T-shirt Necklace 2
- Chunky version.
- T-shirt Necklace 3
- Many thin layers.
- T-shirt Necklace 4
- Another multi-layer version.
- Shopping Bag
- Made from an I Heart N.Y. t-shirt.
- Quilted Coasters
- Which can be made using t-shirts.
- T-shirt Quilt
- From many rectangles of t-shirt fabric.
- Ruffled Pillows
- Very pretty cushions for you home.
- Origami Headband
- Headband with fabric origami on top.
- T-shirt Headband
- With zig-zag stitches.
- Scarf with Flowers
- Pretty t-shirt scarf.
- Drawstring Bag
- Little bag, perfect for gym.
- T-shirt Pillow
- With the t-shirt design as the centrepiece.
- T-shirt Scarf
- With applique pattern.
- Shag Rug
- Warm rug made from lots of t-shirt strips.
- T-shirt Bunny
- Cute plushie rabbit.
Pretty Flower Tank Top
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Fun T-Shirt Craft Projects
- T-Shirt Wreath
- Creative idea for making good use of old tees.
- Cut-Out Tank Top
- Gorgeous snowflake cut-out design.
- Re-Purposing a Long-Sleeved Top
- To add cute accents of a pocket and roll-up sleeves.
- Two Color A-Line Skirt
- Funky flared out skirt using 2 colors of t-shirt.
- Embellished Tank Top
- Add a beautiful ornate decoration using puff paint.
- T-Shirt Pom-Poms
- Fun squishy decorations.
- Rag Rug
- Crazy rug made with scraps of t-shirt fabric.
- Pleated Tee
- Add horizontal pleats by combining 2 t-shirts together.
- T-Shirt Shorts
- Refashion one t-shirt into cute and comfy shorts.
- Stripe Skirt
- Fab striped skirt made with two shirts.
- Hula Hoop Rug
- How to weave a circular rug.
T-Shirt Poppies
Photo and flowers by Until Wednesday Calls - Click here for the poppy tutorial.
DIY Tutorials Galore
- Mesh Produce Bag
- Very easy grocery bag made with minimal sewing.
- Decorate with Applique
- How to add personalized designs and shapes to your t-shirts.
- Pretty Back Bows
- Really lovely effect created on the back of a t-shirt.
- Cape & Mask
- A fun project for superheroes everywhere!
- The Shirt Skirt
- Easy skirt made by shirring a large t-shirt.
- Gucci Cut-Out Tee
- Cut-out design inspired by a designer dress.
- Trendy Zipper Shirt
- Add a zip to transform a t-shirt into a cardi.
- Bleach Pen Drawings
- Draw any doodle or pattern with a simple bleach pen.
- Recycled T-Shirt Rag Rug
- How to tie strips of jersey together to create fun flooring.
- Latch Hook Rug
- This rug uses a mesh as a stable base.
- Embroidered Necklaces
- You could use a machine or embroider this by hand.
T-Shirt Yarn
Turn your t-shirts into yarn, and knit it into other creations!
Photo and yarn by Stylelistroom.
Cool T-Shirt How-Tos
- Painted Petal Tee
- How to add painted petal shapes to make a plain shirt pretty.
- Girl's T-Shirt Dress
- How to make a cute stripey dress from several tees.
- Hangable Art
- Stretch a t-shirt to make it into wall art.
- Shredded Sleeve Tee
- Shred your t-shirt to add interesting thread embellishments.
- Woven Fashion Tee
- Weave two tops together to create a lovely textured effect.
- Chindi Rug Reindeer
- Amazingly creative idea for using t-shirts to wrap ornaments.
- T-Shirt Wedding Dress
- Perfect for a wedding on a budget!
- Rainbow Ripple Rug
- Crochet a rug using t-shirt yarn.
- Hook Rug Pouch
- Hook t-shirt strips through a hessian sheet.
- Girl's Dance Skirt
- Fun no-sew skirt made by tying strands of t-shirts onto a waistband.
Repurposed T-Shirt Bags
T-Shirt Transformation Books
Please Comment On My Lens!
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VeseliDan
May 28, 2012 @ 8:23 am | delete
- I will surely use some of these ideas! *blessed*
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kmyangel
May 26, 2012 @ 12:43 pm | delete
- Amazing how can you transform an old T-shirt in something new and great !
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NinaLouder
May 24, 2012 @ 4:10 am | delete
- This is really a great lens.
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Jaelma
May 22, 2012 @ 10:11 am | delete
- Great Lens!! You have put together really nice projects for t-shirt recycle fun!! Would love to have you join my T-shirt linkup here: http://www.mytshirttalk.com
Have a Tee-rific Tuesday and Wonderful Week!
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Barbara2659
May 21, 2012 @ 11:16 pm | delete
- I am so excited because just the other day I wanted info on what to do with old T-shirts! I will be using this site often. Thank you!
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