15 Things To Make With Old T-Shirts: {Crafty Repurposing. Pretty much everyone has a stack of worn, comfy t-shirts tucked away in the closet and since they are pretty cheap, the stack grows fast.
We wear these oldies when doing work around the yard, cleaning our homes and other dirty chores but you can also use them to make all kinds of clever and crafty things…some useful, some fun. Here are a dozen different ways you can repurpose these old friends, most of the ideas are sewing projects but there are a few other techniques used too (and I’ll be adding more to this list as I come across new ideas). A few of these have been featured in other collections here on Tipnut and have been included here to make one handy project sheet, enjoy! Madebylex.com Clutch: Made with an old tee and heavier fabric (such as denim), lined with cotton fabric and has a button & elastic loop closure. Fabric Flowers: Make into crafty bouquets or use to embellish totes, cardigans, whatever you like. Thebridescafe.com. DIY Tie Dye Denim. Whether it be shibori or with bleach, warm weather brings out our utmost desire for tie dying – especially when it comes to bleaching as working outdoors for this project is a necessity.
Inspired by Isabel Marant‘s tie dyed sweatshirts, shirts and jeans, we grabbed our favorite denim shirt and a bottle of Clorox for one of our favorite summertime projects. You’ll need:a denim shirtbleachrubber bandsrubber glovesplastic container If the shirt hasn’t already been pre-washed, run it through the washing machine first. Start binding the sleeves first. There is no right or wrong way to do this but try to keep it somewhat in an accordion-like fold so the exposed areas stay consistent.
After the sleeves are tied, crumple the body of the shirt. Pour 3 quarts of bleach and 3 quarts of water into a plastic container. Let the shirt sit for approximately 15-20 minutes. DIY Miu Miu Sneakers. Do you remember the last time you Sharpie-d or embellished a pair of sneakers?
For us, it had been far too long so when we saw Miu Miu‘s latest glittery sneakers for fall, we were anxious to bling out our own pair using a pair of classic Vans as our canvas. But honestly, what fun is it unless you can DIY a pair too? Leave a comment and we’ll select a reader, at random, to choose their own pair of DIYable Vans. More details after the jump! You’ll need: Start by taping the edges of the shoes, covering the rubber soles. Add one part course glitter to two parts Mod Podge into a small plastic cup or tray.
Stir the mixture thoroughly with a paintbrush. Remove the tape. DIY Beaded Button Down Shirt. I immediately did a double take after spotting this shirt with baubles stitched down the “placket,” which I just recently learned is the term used to describe the middle section of a button down shirt.
Honestly? Placket?! In any case, it’s an easy DIY and the most brilliant way to add a bit of texture and pizazz to any shirt! You’ll need:a button down shirta mix of metal, plastic or glass beadsa needle fine enough to fit through the beadsthread Keep the shirt buttoned. Slide a bead onto the needle and bring the needle back through the fabric on the other side of the bead. After adding 5-6 beads, secure the stitch by tying off the thread with a double knot. Continue adding beads in small groups along the placket. Stop 3/4 of the way down. Finished!! (shirt by JCrew, polish by Niyot; top image via Jak&Jil, rest of images by HonestlyWTF) DIY Bleach Tie Dye. Last summer, we were obsessed with shibori indigo tie dying.
No, really . . . we just about dyed anything white in sight. So when Free People asked us to include a DIY in their guest blogger series, we knew a new tie dye project was absolutely in order. And as the weather is beginning to warm up, what better time than now to start experimenting with reverse tie dye using bleach! Black tees and tops: watch out! To make a grid-like pattern, fold the shirt like an accordion and bind it between two pieces of wood or other flat shaped objects. DIY Studded Sneakers + Vans Giveaway. Studding sneakers has been on our DIY to-do list for awhile now.
But the idea of hand piercing hundreds of holes through thick canvas was daunting enough to allow such procrastination. Enter E6000, the crème de la crème of adhesives. As you probably know by now, it’s our secret weapon for quickly and effectively attaching metal to fabric. So after the recent release of Vans‘ brushed twill pastel Authentics, we thought it was the perfect summer shoe to adorn. DIY Elbow Patch. While perusing Pinterest one evening, I came across an intriguing tutorial on the wonderful art of needle felting.
DIY Chic: Printed Word Scarf. Personal style on a college budget can be a challenge.
Whether you’re a DIY guru or just want to spice up your wardrobe on the cheap, our new column DIY Chic is here to help keep you looking stylish without breaking the bank. If you are looking for a little inspiration, take a look at our past DIY posts on transforming your old jeans into skinnies and creating a pair of adorable button earrings. Statement scarves are a perpetual fashion favorite. I love that they can make any outfit look chic and put-together, but can also keep you warm and cozy on cold days. When I stumbled upon this adorable printed word scarf on Pinterest, I knew it would be an easy and simple project to recreate. What you’ll need: An old scarf – lighter colored fabrics work best, but feel free to experiment.A permanent markerA favorite quote, poem, or song lyric to write on the scarfA pencil and paper. The step-by-step process: Before you begin, plan out your design.
And voila!