40+ Creative Ideas to Repurpose and Reuse Your Old T-shirts
Greetings from i Creative Ideas! If you are like me, you might have a bunch of old t-shirts sitting in your dresser drawers or closet and taking up the space you could have used for clothing you actually wear. Instead of simply tossing them out in the recycle bin or giving them away, there are many creative ways to repurpose and reuse them. T-shirt fabrics are the perfect materials for many wonderful crafts. From rugs, bags, pillows, home decor pieces, to fashion accessories such as scarves, bracelets and necklaces, the possibilities are just endless. Here at i Creative Ideas, we have come up with an awesome roundup of more than 40 creative ideas to repurpose and reuse your old t-shirts. Hopefully you will get inspired and go green to create something new and useful from your unwanted t-shirts. Happy crafting!
1. Easy Knit Produce Bag
A green project to make colorful produce bag using old t-shirts. Tutorial via Delia Creates
2. DIY Jersey Knit Bracelet
Cut up your old t-shirts into strips and knit them into cool bracelets with your own fingers. Tutorial via V and Co
3. DIY T-Shirt Dog Toy
Old t-shirts are the perfect materials for pet toys because they are soft and durable. You can make a quick and easy toy out of old t-shirts to entertain your dogs. Tutorial via BarkPost
4. DIY T-Shirt Necklace
Turn old t-shirts into a unique necklace to highlight your fashion style. Tutorial via Stars for Streetlights
5. Crochet Rug from Repurposed T-shirts
Cut old t-shirts into strips and crochet them into this beautiful spiral rug. Tutorial via One Dog Woof
6. DIY T-Shirt Quilt
Take a piece from old t-shirts and sew into this amazing quilt that is meaningful and full of the precious memories. It will be a great gift and surprise for someone you care for.Tutorial via Stars for Streetlights
7. DIY Braided T-shirt Rug
Make a really cool rug using old t-shirt yarn. Tutorial via Instructables
8. T-shirt Pom Poms
Turn old t-shirts into pom poms, which are more durable than tissue paper ones. Tutorial via Craftaholics Anonymous
9. DIY Easy T-shirt Aprons
Recycled your t-shirts into these colorful and cute aprons. Tutorial via Ruffles & Stuff
10. Colorful T-Shirt Scrap Wreath
This colorful t-shirt wreath looks fantastic on the door. Tutorial via Blair’s Blessings
11. T-shirt Wall Art
Super fast and easy way to make unique wall art from old t-shirts. They will be cute and attractive addition to your home decoration. Tutorial via Crafts ‘n Coffee
12. T-shirt Yarn Easter Basket
Make a bright colored Easter basket out of t-shirt yarn. Tutorial via The Experimental Home
13. From T-shirt to Scarf
Turn an old T-shirt into a stylish fringe scarf. Tutorial via Plan B Anna Evers
14. T-Shirt Bangle Bracelets
Make these fun bangle bracelets by covering old bangles with old t-shirt fabric. Tutorial via Family Chic by Camilla Fabbri
15. DIY T-Shirt Flower Dress
Use t-shirt strips to make flower ornaments on a dress. Tutorial via Stars for Streetlights
These cute knotted baby hats are so easy to make from old cotton t-shirts. They are perfect for your baby or as baby shower gifts. Tutorial via Alice & Lois
18. Make Recycled T-shirt Alphabet Beanbags
Use old t-shirts to make these fun and colorful alphabet beanbags for your little ones. Tutorial via The Red Kitchen
19. DIY Braided T-shirt Rug
Use t-shirt strips to make a fabulous braided rug. Tutorial via My Poppet
20. Knotted Headband with T-shirt Yarn
T-shirt headbands are easy to make and great to wear. Tutorial via Sugar Bee Crafts