In a closet, or in a pile, we all have a stash of t-shirts. I bet half of them aren't even in your size. Why do we go out and painstakingly try on clothes, but keep so many t-shirts that don't fit?
The answer is because they're cheap and turn you into a walking billboard about your personality, favorite band, or where your family went for vacation last year. In fact, if you don't go out and buy a t-shirt, a cheerleader is likely to shoot one at you. You probably even have blank t-shirts and promotional soda t-shirts.
Since you can't help accumulating tee's, turn them into something that actually looks good on you.
1. Baby Doll Shirt
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Change up a t-shirt to make a baby doll shirt that is flattering to the bust line and can even cover a little extra tummy you're still trying to work off.
2. Turn a T-Shirt Sleeve into a Fingerless Glove
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Fingerless gloves make a statement or just keep your hands warm. We are going to use a t-shirt sleeve to make this quick pair of fingerless gloves.
3. Make an Anime Hat from a T-Shirt
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T-Shirts are made of a stretchy fabric, which means they can turn into hats that are easy to fit. These instructions have everything you need to turn a t-shirt into a cute anime hat, including patterns for the ears and face pieces.
4. Fitted T-Shirt Tank Top
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Now you can wear any t-shirt, no matter what size it is. Make a large t-shirt fit you better, or simple spice up an old tee that has lost it's appeal. This tank top is laced up the sides to offer a perfect fit every time.
5. Stitch an Over-Under Skirt
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With this t-shirt skirt, the collar and sleeve seams are left intact so that you can show off the fact that the skirt used to be a t-shirt. It is also longer than most t-shirt skirts and uses the bottom hem of the t-shirt as a drawstring casing to minimize sewing!
6. Make a Halter Top Out of a T-Shirt
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How do you make a halter top? Just take your t-shirt to a daring new level. This halter top gives your shirt a more feminine shape, and only takes a few minutes to complete.
7. Quick T-Shirt Sleeve Headband
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Turn a t-shirt sleeve into a headband, and turn up your good recycling karma. Create this soft and cute headband with these easy steps.
8. Stitch a Purse with Two T-Shirts
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Make a cute purse out of two t-shirts with these easy step-by-step instructions. This is a great project for DIY fashion beginners.
9. The T-Shirt Jumper Dress
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This cute jumper-style dress is a cinch to make in just a few minutes using one t-shirt.
10. Make a T-Shirt Grocery Tote
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There is nothing greener than getting your groceries in a reusable bag instead of plastic or paper. Well, actually, you could be even greener if said bag is made from upcycled t-shirts!
This reversible bag is big enough and strong enough to hold the chunkiest of soups and frozen TV dinners. More T-Shirt Surgery Projects
