Do you have an abundance of old t-shirts gathering dust in your wardrobe or under your bed? Don’t want to throw them away and wish they could be put to better use?
Although you may not think that there are lots of ways you can reuse and recycle the humble tee, there are in fact a whole host of creative ideas for what to do with your old t-shirts. From making a t-shirt blanket to fashioning a headband, read on to discover 5 ways that you can upcycle old t-shirts and create something amazing out of something that would otherwise have been thrown away.
1. Make a t-shirt blanket
If you are looking for a thoughtful gift idea for someone you love, then a customized t-shirt blanket is a great choice. Providing the perfect way to use pre-loved tees, you can choose to make a t-shirt blanket yourself or enlist the help of a company such as my t-shirt blanket to do it for you. Gather all your t-shirts together and pull out the ones that look the best together, have a theme, or have the most memories – then send them off and receive a brilliant blanket back.
2. Donate them to charity
If you are not at all crafty and you want to get rid of your old t-shirts sooner rather than later, then why not donate them to charity? There are lots of charity and thrift stores that accept clothing donations and, if you have many t-shirts to give away, they may even come and collect them for you.
Alternatively, you could put them up for free on a local social media selling site and help a family in need.
3. Create hanging wall art
Think you can reuse t-shirts that have succumbed to wear and tear over the years? Think again. If you have some t-shirts that are torn, then these are perfect for creating hanging wall art.
Ideally, opt for t-shirts that are minimal in their design, separate different colored strips into bunches, and then tie them around a metal ring. These are great for hanging over your bed or in the living room as an attractive feature.
4. Turn them into a tote bag
Arguably the most useful way to repurpose an old t-shirt, tote bags are a summer fashion must-have. One of the easier crafting projects using old t-shirts, there are plenty of no-sew techniques that take as little as 10 minutes to complete.
For maximum effect, use t-shirts that are emblazoned with graphics or a statement logo as these will ensure your new bag stands out from the crowd.
5. Try your hand at tie-dyeing
If you have a lot of white tees that you want to breathe new life into, then why not attempt a bit of tie-dyeing? Incredibly popular in the 60s and 70s, tie-dyeing is once again in fashion and provides a great way to brighten up a plain white t-shirt.
Tie-dyeing is also a brilliant activity to do as a family, with many kids’ tie-dyeing sets available to buy.
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