25 Crafts Made From Repurposed T-Shirts

Published:
May 29, 2016

Sarah Shelton

Contributor:
Sarah Shelton

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you decide to make a purchase via my links, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. See my disclosure for more info.

Do you have a closet full of t-shirts that you need to get rid of? Don’t toss those shirts yet! There are so many great craft ideas using repurposed t-shirts!

25 Crafts Made From Repurposed T-Shirts - Great for Teens and Summer projects


I love taking a break from school in the summer, because I use that time to clean out closets, reorganize and do some crafting! These are all things that I normally don’t get a chance to work on during the busy school year. In cleaning out my closet, I found so many old, stained t-shirts that I needed to get rid of. Some of these, aren’t even nice enough to donate to a thrift store and I hate to toss them. There are so many fun crafts and activities that use old t-shirts, and I now have a rubbermaid tub full of old t-shirts just waiting for a new life!

I wanted to share these awesome ideas with you! These would also be great for older kids and would make some great quiet time activities at home this summer!

25 Crafts Made From Repurposed T-Shirts:

1. Make a T-Shirt Headband

2.
T-Shirt Bracelets

3. DIY Braided Scarf

4. DIY Tie Dye T-Shirt Headbands

5. T-Shirt Dog Toy – YouTube video

6.  Make a T-Shirt Tutu

7.  Recycled T-Shirt Necklace

8. T-Shirt Yarn Tutorial and T-Shirt Basket

hanging basket


9. Upcycled T-Shirt Pillow

10. T-Shirt Rag Rug

11. Jersey T Rosette Bracelet Tutorial

12. T-Shirt Pom-Pom Tutorial

13. How to Make a No-Sew T-Shirt Blanket

 

 


14.
T-Shirt Yarn Weaved Placemat

15. Easy T-Shirt Apron

16. T-Shirt Yarn Rug How-to and Tips

17. Easy T-Shirt Coasters

18. No-Sew T-Shirt Bag Tutorial

How to turn A T-Shirt Into A Tote Bag || Great Teen craft idea!

19. Recycled T-Shirt Pot Holders

20. Make Artwork with old t-shirts

21. How to Make Flowers out of T-shirt seams

22. Braided T-Shirt Belt Tutorial

23. T-Shirt Binder Cover

24. T-Shirt Toy Storage Net

25. Make a T-Shirt Hat


If you want more detailed projects and ideas, you may be interested in these books:

Related resources

  • wooden desk by window with open journal, stack of books and cup of tea with text overlay "Louisa May Alcott Books: Character Lessons for Kids & Teens"

    Louisa May Alcott Books | Character Lessons for Kids & Teens

  • Illustration of a Tennessee stamp with text overlay that says "25 Fun Facts about Tennessee + Free Worksheets for Kids"

    25 Fun Facts about Tennessee + Free Worksheets for Kids

  • Open book and pencil on a wooden table with text overlay that reads ‘35 Contronym Words (Opposite Meanings) + Free Flash Cards,’ representing a homeschool vocabulary lesson.

    35 Contronym Words (Opposite Meanings) + Free Flash Cards

  • light wooden tabletop with different colored leaves and text overlay that says "Free printable leaf templates + learning ideas for all ages"

    Free Printable Leaf Templates + Learning Ideas for All Ages

  • Bright, cheerful scene of a sunlit wooden desk with a stack of books, a notebook, colorful pencils, a magnifying glass, and a toy train or map. Designed to highlight ‘21 Best Agatha Christie Books to Boost Teen Critical Thinking.’

    21 Best Agatha Christie Books to Boost Teen Critical Thinking

  • spray paint cans

    8 Fun Spray Paint Crafts for Teens to Try This Summer