Grab a tee from your closet or the thrift store, and let’s make some t-shirt crafts!
Are you getting a little bit of the spring cleaning bug? If you’re cleaning out your dresser and closet, maybe set aside some of the tees you were planning to donate and use them in some of these fun t-shirt crafts! Jersey fabric – the sort used to make t-shirts – is fun and versatile to sew with.
Sewing with Jersey
Jersey is a cotton-based fabric, and for ethical crafters that means you want to choose reclaimed jersey or go with organic to avoid supporting dirty conventional cotton. Old t-shirts are probably your easiest source for reclaimed jersey. The challenge when doing t-shirt crafts comes in when you send that tee through your sewing machine. Reclaimed knit fabric has had some wear and tear, so it’s even more likely than new to stretch and warp in your sewing machine. Don’t worry, though! Earlier this week I shared how to sew knit fabric without all of those stretches and ripples. The other trick when sewing knits is working with the stretch. We’ve got you covered there, too. Check out the three best stitches for sewing jersey knit.
31 Aweseome T-Shirt Crafts
T-Shirt Kid’s Purse
Braided T-Shirt Rag Rug
Mana-TEE Pillow
Upcycled Rosette Brooch
Notebook Tee
Maternity Skirt
No-Sew T-Shirt Grocery Bag
Add a Pop of Color to an Old Sweatshirt – Double upcycling!
iPod Holder
Sass it Up with a Lace Insert
Jersey and Chain Bracelet
No-Sew Pillowcase
T-Shirt Pom Pom
Watercolor Tee
Neckerchief T-Shirt Scarf
T-Shirt Bib Necklace
Child’s Skirt from an Adult Tee
Straight Knot Necklace
Turn them into Baby Leggings
Add a Monster Applique
Ruffled Bucket Hat
Baby Shortalls
Take in an Oversized Tee
T-Shirt Skirt
T-Shirt to Racerback Tank
Ruffle Tank Top
Kid’s PJs from a Tee
Drop-Waist T-Shirt Dress
No-Sew Halter
Kid’s Tee Totes
T-Shirt Tankini
Kid’s Shorts from a T-Shirt
Graphic Faux-Printed Tee
T-Shirt Yarn Basket Top image credit: T-Shirts photo via Shutterstock
