What can be done from an old t-shirt?

Such a wardrobe element as a t-shirt is in every home. And if earlier this item of clothing belonged to underwear, now it has begun to be used as everyday, and for some, even elegant clothes. In any person, whether it be a man, woman or child, you can find several pieces that are no longer worn, but throwing their hand does not rise. But it turns out that they can be turned into excellent things that will benefit you for many more years. What can be done from an old t-shirt? We will tell you interesting and easy-to-follow ideas in this article.

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Jewelry

In order to make jewelry with your own hands from old T-shirts, you do not need anything but scissors and a flight of fancy.

Bracelets

The easiest option is to cut the shirt with scissors into strips, stretch the fabric and weave a pigtail out of these strips. There are a lot of options: you can make solid bracelets, you can choose strips by color and make bright combinations.

Depending on how wide you cut the strips of fabric, the width of the bracelet will also change.

Important! You can insert wide beads into pigtails or stick rhinestones on top, then you can act to your taste. The main thing - you will enjoy and a new stylish and fashionable accessory.

Hair bands

Headbands have become fashionable for a long time and are not going to give up their positions yet. They are loved not only by fashionistas with long hair, but also by ladies with short haircuts. They are easy to make from an old unnecessary t-shirt.

These rims will be worn comfortably, and they look beautiful. It is done in the same way as bracelets, you can cut the fabric into thick strips and fix it crosswise.

Beads and necklaces

If you want an unusual and stylish accessory to a new outfit, you can do it yourself. You can give new life to your old T-shirt if you make beads or a necklace out of it:

1. Cut the fabric into thin strips, stretch them so that they become longer and narrower, and then twist them.
2. In one place they can be fixed with the same strip of fabric or colored threads.

Important! You can add large beads or colored elastic bands to the composition.

Belt

In one evening you can make a designer belt. Cut the t-shirt into long strips and twist it with a pigtail.

Important! Better to measure the waist of the one who is intended for this belt.

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Picture

If you take a T-shirt with a beautiful photo print or with some kind of inscription that you really like and feel sorry for parting with it, then you will get a great picture from it. For this:

1. You need to take the subframe of the right size.
2. Pull a t-shirt on him.
3. Fix it with a furniture stapler.

Important! Such paintings will look great in children's rooms, regardless of the age of the children.

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Pillow cover

From an unnecessary T-shirt, you get a cool pillow cover. Cut the wide part and hem the edges. If you are making a decorative pillow, it can be filled with padding polyester or special ball-shaped fillers.

Important! For beauty, you can decorate the sides of the pillow with a fringe, embroider with buttons, beads.

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Open sandals

Now in fashion sandals in the Greek style. You can make them yourself from old slippers and a couple of old t-shirts. It is better to choose T-shirts with bright colors, if you do not have suitable ones, then conduct an audit in a children's wardrobe. Children grow up quickly and often do not have time to wear things, and children's t-shirts are usually bright colors.

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Shopping or beach bags

There are very interesting ideas, for example, how to make a bag out of old T-shirts with your own hands. It is very easy:

1. It is necessary to cut the sleeves and expand the neck. It will be more convenient to put or take things out of the bag.
2. The bottom edge of the T-shirt needs to be cut into strips, you can choose the thickness to your taste. And then you just need to connect them together.

Important! If you like fringed bags, then tie strips on the front. If you want a bag without fringe, then turn the bag inside out, then the ties will be inside.

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Toys for animals

From your old T-shirt you can make a new toy for your pet. If you braid braids and give them an interesting shape, then your four-legged friend will be satisfied. This toy can be chewed without harm to health.

And for a cat, you can make a house out of an old T-shirt. For this:

1. You need to get a sheet of cardboard and two iron hangers.
2. Attach the hangers to the cardboard crosswise.
3. Pull the t-shirt over the arcs received.

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Patchwork

If you have accumulated a lot of old T-shirts, then you can get rid of them with one blow - to sew a patchwork quilt. But for this you will need a sewing machine, since it will be difficult to do it manually.

Important! You just need to cut all the things into pieces that are the same or different in size and sew them together. There are different ways of sewing, you can see master classes. It turns out very beautifully, and most importantly - only you will have such a blanket.

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Stylish top

How to make a shirt top with your own hands? Lighter than light, you just need to cut off everything that you think is superfluous. The top is ready.

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Tunic or mini dress

If you have a wide and long T-shirt that is big for you, then it will turn out to be a stylish tunic or mini-dress. You just need to insert an elastic band into the waist area or choose a stylish belt.

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Cool t-shirt

If you look on the Internet, you can find many master classes on how to make a T-shirt from a T-shirt. But the easiest option is to simply cut off the sleeves and neck. And for greater steepness to intercept the “shoulders” behind.

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T-shirt with side lace inserts

For those who somehow know how to sew, there is a great option on how to update a lace T-shirt:

1. Find the right lace side inserts for you and measure them.
2. Based on their size, cut off the side parts of the T-shirt with the sleeves.
3. Sew lace in their place with a sewing machine on both sides.

You will get a new elegant thing in the wardrobe, which is not a shame to go and visit.

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Top with eyelets on the shoulders

You need to cut off the top of the t-shirt, sheathe it with another cloth with the eyelets inserted. Then insert the laces into the grommets. Just remember to leave a hole for the head.

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T-shirt with a carved top for men

Choose a t-shirt of the size you need. Turn it inside out and draw a picture with chalk. Design can be borrowed on the photo on the Internet. Gently cut out the pattern. The edges can twist a little.

Important! Try to choose a t-shirt made of natural high-quality cotton. The resulting T-shirt can be washed and ironed without any problems.

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Beach dress:

1. Cut off the sleeves, just do not rush to throw them away, then they will come in handy later on.
2. At the places of the sleeves cut large crescents.
3. But do not touch the front part, you need to cut only from the back.
4. The collar also needs to be cut off (about 2 cm).
5. From the back, cut part of the shirt in a straight line below the collar.
6. The lower back of the shirt must be cut into three identical vertical strips. It is advisable to pull them so that they become longer and narrower and weave them into a pigtail.
7. The end of this pigtail must be sewn to the middle of the collar.

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Painting t-shirts

You can update the old wardrobe item by making the inscription on the t-shirt with your own hands:

• This can be done using a printer. A special transfer paper is sold, which transfers the image to the fabric using an iron. You need to find the right inscription or even a photograph, print on a laser or inkjet printer.

Important! The downside is that after a few washings, the picture will begin to “climb over."

• You can also make an inscription using acrylic paints or markers. Everything is simple: paint a T-shirt, and when it is dry iron it with an iron, this will fix the picture.

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Stock footage

The methods proposed in the article are far from all ideas of what you can do from old T-shirts with your own hands. If you show imagination, you can surprise your acquaintances with new amazing things in your wardrobe.