Don’t you just hate it when your favourite, coolest, sentimental, or even lucky old t-shirt is no longer fit to be worn? Yes, we hate it too! That’s why we’re bringing you 3 ways to recondition your old t-shirts today so that you never have to say goodbye to your precious old tees again!
1. T-shirt Quilts
T-shirt quilts are our absolute favourite because not only will you be able to keep your old t-shirts, but you will also be able to get a nice, warm sleep! The best part of t-shirt quilts, however, is that they’re a great outlet for creative thinking and design.
T-shirt quilts are relatively simple to make. Typically, they only take a few hours to complete. Here’s what you’ll need and how to make your very own cosy t-shirt quilt.
What You Need:
1. 15 – 20 pieces of old t-shirts
2. Measuring tape
3. A pair of scissors
4. Pins and thread/yarn
5. Rotary cutter
6. Sewing machine
7. Iron and ironing board
Instructions:
Step 1: Plan the design of your quilt.
Step 2: Wash, dry, and iron the old t-shirts that will be used to make your quilt.
Step 3: Cut apart the t-shirts accordingly.
Step 4: Lay out your t-shirt panels on a flat surface.
Step 5: Trim the sides of your t-shirt panels using a rotary cutter.
(Note: Make sure to leave enough fabric around the edges for a 1/2-inch seam allowance.)
Step 6: When satisfied with the design of your quilt, secure them together with pins.
Step 7: Sew the t-shirt panels together.
2. T-shirt Pillows
T-shirt pillows are yet another excellent way to recondition your favourite old tees. T-shirt pillows can be used as sofa, car, or even bedroom accessories in addition to being excellent snuggle buddies – let’s face it, we all need one!
T-shirt pillows, like t-shirt quilts, are quite easy to make. Here’s what you’ll need and a step-by-step guide on how to make your own t-shirt pillows.
What You Need:
1. Old t-shirt
2. Pillow filler (inserts or stuffing)
3. A pair of scissors
4. Pins and thread
5. Sewing machine
6. Iron
Instructions:
Step 1: Spread your old t-shirt out on a flat surface.
Step 2: From the top of the left sleeve, cut a straight line down the entire left side of the t-shirt.
Step 3: Repeat Step 2 on the right side of the t-shirt.
Step 4: Cut a straight line across the top of the t-shirt (just below the neckline).
Step 5: Cut a few inches off the top layer (front side) of the t-shirt at the bottom.
(Note: Do not cut off the layer on the opposite side.)
Step 6: Set aside the top layer (the front of the t-shirt) and fold the bottom layer (the back of the t-shirt) in half before cutting through the centerfold.
Step 7: Lay the front of the t-shirt flat (print side facing down), then place the two halves from Step 6 on top of it.
(Note: The two halves will overlap one another in the centre.)
Step 8: Pin them in place and sew (after making sure to leave a slit in the centre).
Step 9: Place your pillow filler inside.
3. T-Shirt Tote Bags
T-shirt tote bags are probably one of the best ways to recondition your old tees.
For starters, t-shirt tote bags, while not as attractive as new ones, are much greener (environmentally-friendly) in principle than regular tote bags. T-shirt tote bags (like t-shirts) are also extremely lightweight, durable, and elastic. This means they can hold a lot of stuff and can conform to the shape of almost anything you try to shove into them.
As for making them, they’re actually much easier and faster to make than t-shirt quilts and pillows as there are ways to make them without the use of a sewing machine. Here’s how you can make one or more for yourself.
What You Need:
1. Any old printed t shirts
2. A pair of scissors
3. A bowl
4. A black marker
Instructions:
Step 1: Wash and dry your old t-shirt thoroughly.
Step 2: Lay it out on a flat surface.
Step 3: Cut off the sleeves on both sides of the t-shirt.
Step 4: Place the bowl partially on the neckline of your t-shirt and trace around it with the black marker.
Step 5: Cut the shape out.
Step 6: Cut 1-inch strips all the way across the bottom of your t-shirt.
Step 7: Turn your t-shirt inside out.
Step 8: Tie the top and bottom strips together in a tight knot. Repeat for all of the strips across the bottom of your t-shirt.
Step 9: Tie the top strip to the bottom of the adjacent strip to close the gaps between each knot.
Step 10: When you’re finished, tie a double knot at both ends for reinforcement.
There you have it – three easy ways to recondition your beloved old t-shirts!
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