10 Ways to Reuse an Old T-Shirt. Up-cycle An Old Polo Shirt Into a Stylish New Bag. Project Re-Style#36 No Sew Vest. I was searching for a way to use this scrap piece of T-Shirt I had left over from another project and I came up with this cute no sew vest. Welcome Everyone, to My Project Re-Style day. Can you believe, that after today, I will only have 15 more Re-Style projects left to do, for my year of Re-Styling..? It went by so very quick and... I am thinking about keeping my Re-Style Monday as a permanent fixture on my blog. I guess we will have to see when my 52 Re-Styles are completed. Do any of you have shirts or pieces of shirts you just can't throw away.
I did a quick search on the internet and found this cute no sew vest on Cut out and Keep. I did do mine slightly different. I think, with all the layering that is in style right now, this would make a great piece, and it cost me nothing.. I just love quick, no sew projects, that anyone can do.. Tutorial Things you need 1. 2.Scissors The grey part ( in the picture above) is the scrap of T- shirt I had. Then you put your arms through the hole. See... Recycled Craft: The T-Shirt Necklace - Whole Living Live Green. The last time you made a necklace, it probably involved macaroni.
Here's an idea inspired by a project on the blog Cucumbersome.com: Turn an old shirt into a piece of wearable art that's quite grown-up. Tools and Materials Soft cotton T-shirtRulerScissors or rotary cutter T-Shirt Necklace How-To1. Lay the shirt on a flat surface; cut off the hem and discard. Then cut the body of the shirt horizontally into strips approximately 3/4 of an inch long. (They will actually be loops.) 2. 3. T-Shirt Bracelets. SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2011 | Comments: 45 Brightly colored t-shirts that are too small for my daughters now, have found new life as bracelets.
For this project you will need some old t-shirts and a bunch of bangle bracelets. Try using old bangles that you already own, check thrift stores or pick up some up for a few dollars at Target, Walmart – or even the sale bins at Old Navy. Cut t-shirt in 1/2" to 1" wide strips. Depending on the thickness of the bangle – a thick bracelet will need thicker strips. Loosely tie one end of the t-shirt strip to the bangle and start wrapping fabric around bracelet – the tighter the better. Wrap fabric all the way around until you meet the first knot – untie the knot and tie both ends together to close.
I found this technique worked well for us – but you could also use a glue gun to secure ends. We made a ton of these bracelets this morning – my daughters really enjoyed it. Green...Easy Knit Produce Bag. Out Of Order: diy recycled t-skirt. Weave Fun Summer Placemats With T-Shirt Yarn. Isn't this just the cutest? This is the weaving my daughter has been working on using the scraps left over after I used a bunch of t-shirts to make some yarn. Now I'm no weaving expert, but this little project has definitely sparked an interest in weaving, so I have a feeling there's more in store! I honestly didn't really know what I was doing when I made a little loom out of cardboard and string, and realized after the project was under way that I really didn't know how to finish it exactly!
I'm relieved to say that the little knotted fringe is just so sweet, and this is a great project for kids! Though I have to admit I want to make one too! You'll Need: T-shirt yarn (how-to here) or 3/4" strips of t-shirt fabric cut across the width of the t-shirt. How To: Step 1: Make Your Loom I used a piece of cardboard 14"wide and 19" long, and marked lines 3/4" apart, running vertically on the whole length. Step 2: Weaving Step 3: Finishing.