{"id":10420,"date":"2013-09-02T04:30:55","date_gmt":"2013-09-02T11:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=10420"},"modified":"2013-09-02T04:30:55","modified_gmt":"2013-09-02T11:30:55","slug":"old-t-shirts-here-are-5-ways-to-make-them-new-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/old-t-shirts-here-are-5-ways-to-make-them-new-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Old t-shirts? Here are 5 ways to make them new again!"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you’ve got old t-shirts that are in good condition you can donate them to a thrift store, but shirts that are stained or damaged aren’t fit for donation. It might seem like those old tees are landfill-bound, but they don’t have to be! Whether you’re a novice crafter with no sewing skills or a sewing machine veteran, there are lots of ways that you can revamp old t-shirts to make them new again.<\/p>\n
Related Reading: DIY T-Shirt Scarf<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Our sister site Crafting a Green World (full disclosure: I am a co-editor there)<\/em> has tons of t-shirt craft projects, and I’ve selected a few of my favorites to help you revamp those old tees that are cluttering up your dresser drawers.<\/p>\n Ready to get crafty with those old t-shirts? Click here to start the slideshow<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n Image Credit: photo by Becky Striepe <\/p>\n This project requires a sewing machine and decent sewing skills. Karen shows you how to use the shirring method to turn an old t-shirt into an upcycled skirt<\/strong><\/a>! Never shirred before? Don’t worry! She shares a great resource to teach yourself in a flash.<\/p>\n Next>>\u00a0 Old T-Shirt to Bow Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Image Credit: <\/em>photo by Karen Lee<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Did you manage to tear the neckline of your tee? Cut out the old neck and check out this tutorial for adding a trendy bow<\/strong><\/a> at the neckline. This project does require sewing, but even a novice can jump in and do this one.<\/p>\n Next>> No-Sew Grocery Tote<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Image Credit: photo by Becky Striepe<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Carry home those groceries in style! This project works best with an old graphic tee, and requires no sewing whatsoever! Grab an old t-shirt, and check out Julie’s easy peasy tutorial<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Next>> T-Shirt Wall Art<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Image Credit: photo by Julie Finn<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do you have an old t-shirt that you’re super nostalgic about? Preserve it forever by transforming it into a cute, simple piece of wall art. This project requires no sewing and is super simple to do. Bonnie’s got the deets over at Crafting a Green World<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n Next>> Old T-Shirt to Tank Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Image Credit: photo by Bonnie Getchell<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Is your old tees damage on the sleeves? Julie has a great tutorial that even new seamstresses can get in on. It’s easy as pie to turn an old t-shirt into a new-to-you tank top<\/strong><\/a>! Julie made this for her daughter, but you can use the same method to make a grown-up tank.<\/p>\n
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2. Bow-Neck Top<\/h2>\n
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3. No-Sew Grocery Tote<\/h2>\n
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4. T-Shirt Wall Art<\/h2>\n
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5. Old T-Shirt to Tank Top<\/h2>\n