15+ Things To Make With Old T-Shirts: {Crafty Repurposing}

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. Easy project!

Grocery Bag: Vented so produce can breathe. Also see this bag. More reusable grocery bags are found on this page.

Hat: Cute! Includes a template download for the bill of the hat (which is stiffened with interfacing) and features rosettes for embellishment.

Pom-Poms: Fun & crafty project, you can use these to add a bit of color to a room.

Latch Hook Rug: You’ll need a piece of latch hook canvas and a bunch of old shirts to make this soft mat that your tootsies will love.

Recycled Tee Scarf: A t-shirt is cut into rings then wrapped and tied into a scarf. If you prefer something more ruffly, see this easy project.

Crocheted Rug: Crocheted in the round, you’ll need at least two for this project…more for a larger size rug.

Headband: Strips are stretched until they naturally curl then tied together to make a headband.

Upcycled Embellished Mittens: Lined with fleece (or upcycled sweatpants) and feature sweet rosettes sewn on top of the mitts.

Pillow Chair: Pieces are sewn together then stuffed with cubes of upholstery foam.

Quilt: Make a cuddly quilt made from about 20 shirts and backed with plain cotton woven fabric or a flat sheet.

Macrame Throw: Tutorial includes video demonstrations and you can make this any size you like.

Hand-Stitched Baby Hat: Made with 2 tees in contrasting colors and embroidery floss, includes free pattern download (jpg file).

Sling Bag: Cut, reassembled and sewn together, ties closed with heavy string or ribbon and has a fabric strap for easy toting.

Ruffle Scarf: Super easy to make, you’ll need a size M adult sized tee and uses the bottom 8 to 10″ of the tee.

Tie-Dye Swimsuit Cover Up: Easy project using a Tie Dye kit, needle and thread and a plain white tee.

Handbag: 5 or 6 tees are cut into strips to make yarn then knitted on circulars.

Plant Hanger: A single tee is all that’s needed for this project (L or XL).

Maxi-Skirt: Cute project for a young girl that will use up a handful of tees in assorted colors.