10 Projects to Make with T-Shirts

If there’s one thing that ends up taking over my closet, it’s t-shirts. I swear I’ve never bought one, but they seem to find their way into my closet nevertheless. I used to just donate them, but the reality is that most people aren’t interested in buying my ten year old tennis tournament T-shirts and they’ll probably end up in a landfill. Fortunately, they’re a great medium for a variety of craft projects. I also find that they’re a great low-risk material to use when you’re learning to embroider, dye, or sew. Here are 10 craft projects and uses for those old T-shirts cluttering up your closet.

1) Practice Using Natural Dyes

Experimenting with natural dyes
Picture and tutorial from A Beautiful Mess

2) T-Shirt Yarn Rug

Detailed tutorial on how to make beautiful rag rug with easy DIY t-shirt yarn & weave boho farmhouse rag rugs on cardboard or hula hoop loom!
Tutorial from A Piece of Rainbow

3) Embroidered T-Shirt

diy hanging houseplants embroidery step by step tutorial
Tutorial from UPCYCLE CLOTHING DESIGNER

4) Make a T-Shirt Dress

Sewing Tutorial to make a simple knit T-Shirt dress by Melissa Mortenson of PolkadotChair.com
Tutorial from POLKADOT CHAIR

5) T-Shirt Yarn Plant Hanger

how to make easy DIY Macrame Plant Holders from old tie dye T-shirt fabric yarn, the perfect summer craft for the whole family (kids too!)
Tutorial from Pink Stripey Socks

6) T-Shirt Apron

tshirt apron - no sew
Tutorial from Crafty Chika

7) Reusable Grocery Bag

Tutorial from Art Threads

8) Halloween Costume

Tutorial from Custom Ink

9) Leg Warmers

Her hipster pose :)
Tutorial from Exit/Delete

10) Stuffed Animal

DIY Bunny Stuffy with a free plushie pattern to sew from scrap fabric
Tutorial from Melly Sews

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