T-Shirt Upcycling Projects You Won't Want to Miss | Bernina Sew n Quilt Studio

Summer is T-shirt season! But what do you do if you have more tees than you’ll wear, or if T-shirts and shorts just aren’t your thing?

The answer, of course, is to make something else out of your old tees!

Make New Clothes

Recycle your old tees into new skirts with this 10-minute skirt pattern! This is also perfect for young girls who are starting to grow out of their T-shirts.

Combine two T-shirts together to create a new dress—complete with pockets. Or use one oversized T-shirt to create a coverup dress that’s perfect for a day at the beach.

Use some old, oversized T-shirts to create superhero capes for the little ones in your life. Get the kids involved for some crafting fun!

Make Accessories

Make a statement with a ruffled T-shirt scarf. This easy pattern can even be combined with the 10-minute skirt project for a coordinated look!

Don’t forget to use the seams. The seams of your T-shirts can be made into these sweet lollipops, which can be fashioned into fun pins or jewelry!

Make Decor

Add some extra personality to your furniture by turning your old tees into throw pillows. These fun pieces are huggably soft and will make for great conversation starters!

Do you have way more T-shirts than you know what to do with? You can create a T-shirt quilt to add color to family picnics and give new life to the best part of your favorite tees!

Bonus: For friends who aren’t into sewing, try turning a T-shirt into a tote bag with this no-sew pattern. And folks who are more into knitting or crochet than sewing can create some DIY T-shirt “yarn” to make into their next project.

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