Comments on: Memorable Ways to Repurpose Old T-Shirts

By: Reader Tip: T-Shirt as Art

Reader Tip: T-Shirt as Art — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:32:11 +0000

[...] know we love a good t-shirt reuse project around here, so I was pleased as punch when reader Nancy Sharp was kind enough to share her idea [...]

By: Victoria Mabry

Victoria Mabry — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:08:39 +0000

I love these ideas. I think you could just turn a t-shirt inside out, sew it closed, and stuff it for a unique t-shirt-shaped pillow.

By: Misscaitibug

Misscaitibug — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 02:13:00 +0000

I used mine to make a scrap woven rug. It is nice to be able to feel the shirts under my feet and look down and see the orange from the concert and blue from high school. A plus is that it is totally washable.

By: Lynda

Lynda — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:55:00 +0000

I use them as grocery bags: cut the arms off, leaving the stitching for reinforcement–these are your handles. The neckline–either leave it intact-say on a scoop or V-neck otherwise do the same thing you did w the sleeves, again leaving the stitching for strength. This is the top of the bag–your design stays right side up-a big plus for me !~!

Now turn it inside out and sew the bottom across and if so inclined, box the corners. One could decorate a plain shirt with applique or embroidery, or just love the feel of some of your favorite shirts as you hang them from your shoulder for an old familiar feeling. Adult small and med work best but any size can do by creating new side seams. Sew seams, all of them, twice with 12 or so stitches to the inch. Turn it right side out and Ka-Boom, you are rolling. No one mistakes my bags for theirs anymore !~!

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By: Jjjldh

Jjjldh — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:41:00 +0000

when my son and his cousins were small, I made pillows out of their favorite t shirts but left them in the form of a t shirt. Turn inside out, sew front and back together at hem and sleeves. Through the neckline, turn right side out again. Stuff wuth fiber fill and whip stitch the neckline closed. These were fun for the kids to hold on to and I could through them right in the washing machine!

By: Semico6

Semico6 — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:33:00 +0000

I am all about greening the world. I found this site on stumbleupon, and thank goodness. I’ve been donating my old t-shirts but I’m going to try some of these ideas. I especially like the pillow one. Thanks for sharing!

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:27:00 +0000

All of these ideas are awesome! I am totally bookmarking this page for when I learn to use my sewing machine…..finally…lol.

By: organicgoddess

organicgoddess — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:37:46 +0000

You can always turn them into tote bags. It's super-easy with tank tops – just sew the bottom shut – but with t-shirts, you'll need to open (& optionally seam) the the neck and remove the sleeves. You can use the sleeves to make pockets or to make a cute little drawstring bag to hold the bag in if you like to get fancy. Here's a tutorial: http://www.instructables.com/id/FASTEST-RECYCLED-…
The comments add some additional great ideas.

By: Toni

Toni — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:47:54 +0000

Now, with the part of the tshirt you have left….the make great kid painting smocks!

By: Simple Repurposing Projects: Web Roundup | Crafting | Goodwill’s Thrifting and Green Living Blog

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:02:24 +0000

[...] a Green World had a great post last week on “Memorable Ways to Repurpose Old T-Shirts.“ No need to get rid of that Nirvana t-shirt – simply turn it into an upcycled pillow [...]