T-shirt upcycling

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We all seem to have a lot of t-shirts. They are cheap, comfortable, versatile and always seem to be the item of clothing used for 'souvenirs' of events and places.  I remember as a kid I always wanting to buy t-shirts with funny pictures and quotes on them.  

Over the past couple of weeks I've been upcycling a box of t-shirts belonging to my girls that I have been collecting for a few years as they grew out of them. I've had fun upcycling them into several things from a quilt to a balloon dog!  

There are endless ideas out there for what you can make with old t-shirts. I thought I'd collect a lot of them together in one place. Some are my projects, many are linked up to the very large  Clothes Upcycling Linky that has over 600 ideas linked up!

So if you have some old t-shirts that don't get worn, and you need inspiration as to what to do with them - read on! There are pictures and links - many of which have full tutorials to show you how it's done!


Pillows and Cushions

Cute Decorative Pillows from Felt Magnet, T-shirt Rag Quilt Pillow from Welcome's Autumn, Favourite T-shirt into Cushion from Threading my Way, Paris T-shirt Pillow by Creating my way to Success, and Memory Pillow From Maiden Jane. 




Bags and pouches

Reusable Bag from The Sweetest Pear, Church Tote from T-shirt from Blissful and Domestic, T-shirt Bag from Reasons to Skip the Housework, T-shirt Sleeves to Pouches from Creating my way to Success, Tote from a T-shirt from Maiden Jane and Handbag from T-shirt by Brassy Apple.





A T-shirt Quilt
There are heaps of ideas and tutorials out there, and so many beautiful and fun quilts made from t-shirts. 
This is my own version and tutorial.

Things for the home

T-shirt Rag Rug from Creating my way to Success, Crochet T-shirt Yarn Basket from The Smiths on Elm Street, Trivets from T-shirt yarn by The Tiptoe Fairy, T-shirt Doorway Deco from Crafts by Holly, Braided T-shirt Rug from Joybobo and Mummy Vase from Crafts and Creations.

Accessories

Cute Bra Straps from Meijo's Joy, T-shirt Scarf from Ms Not so Perfect, Old T-shirt Flowers from 3 Peppers, T-shirt seam lolly brooches from Meijo's Joy and T-shirt necklaces from Chrissie Creations. 

Clothes Refashioned from T-shirts

Skirts and Dresses

Patchwork T-shirt Dress from Upcycled Design Lab, Party in the Back Dress from Tidbits, Woven T-shirt Dress from Upcycled Design Lab, T-shirt to Kids Dress From Creating my way to Success, Skirts from T-shirts by Snippets of my Family,  T-shirt to Dress from Cass Can Sew, T-shirt Dress from Wobisobi, Layered T-shirt Dress from Second Chances by Susan and 50s T-shirt Dress from Sew Lil Time.

Other Clothes 

Panties from Old Tees by The Shiny Bubble, T-shirt to Tank from 1 Sew Green Mama, Old T-shirt to Fitted top from Creating my way to Success, Tee to Tank from The Practical Perfectionista, PJs from Man's Polo T-shirt from Meggipeg, T-shirt Leggings from Upcycled Design Lab, Twin to Twin T-shirt Exchange from Moose Mouse Creations, T-shirt to Yoga Pants from What I live for and T-shirt to Shirred Tank from Snippets of my Family.

So many possibilities!

T-shirts can be made into just about any clothing item you want! Even slippers!

(Tutorial from Green Issues by Agy)

Finally a couple of extra ideas I've tried that have proved popular.

An ipod armband for exercising from an old t-shirt.

And a Balloon Dog from an old T-shirt

To see lots more ideas for t-shirt upcycling, you can visit my 

T-shirt Upcycling Pinterest board.

So are you inspired to upcycle some of your old t-shirts?

Happy Upcycling!