What can you make from an old T-shirt: 10+ great ideas

“Crochet rug made from old T-shirts” is one of the most popular search engine queries. What if we told you that you don’t need to learn to knit and that scissors are enough?

However, if you already know how to knit and have a suitable crochet hook, then why not make a rug like this?

If sewing isn’t your favorite hobby, that doesn’t mean you can’t make a bag out of a T-shirt: just one seam is enough to make a string bag.

However, you can do without sewing at all: you get this cute beach bag. (I wonder if the author of the video invented this method himself or saw it somewhere?)

Did you know you can make a hanging flower pot like this in half an hour? The perfect activity for an evening with friends!

Sometimes it’s hard to throw away an old T-shirt because of the memories associated with it. In this case, you are also unlikely to want to turn it into a string bag, but a decorative item is a great transformation option. Cut the T-shirt to the size of the pillow by sewing the front and back together with the front surface facing inward on three sides, turning the resulting pillowcase inside out, placing the pillow sideways inside and sewing the fourth side with an invisible stitch.

Ready to DIY? Then save your favorite T-shirt prints by sewing them into a quilt!

The fabric used in T-shirts is ideal for headbands: it is soft, stretchy and breathable. You can use a machine or get by with a needle – after all, to sew an accessory, you just need to make two seams.

We take a cardboard box, an old T-shirt, a glue gun or a needle and thread – and we get… It turns out… A great house for a cat! (Please note: we do not guarantee that she will use it correctly!)

Your puppy doesn’t care what he chews, so there is no need to buy ropes and ropes with balls in the store: they are very easy to make yourself.

Cut an old T-shirt into strips, stretch it, knit it and you will get an unusual and eye-catching textile scarf (or even a cotton necklace).

There are two reasons to replace regular cottons with those made from a T-shirt: firstly, the knitted fabric is less abrasive, and will therefore be gentler on sensitive skin, and secondly, the fabric can be used several times, sending it to wash. (However, this is not necessary.)

Have you heard of trendy microfiber towels that won’t dry out or break your hair? Hairstylists say there’s no need to splurge: you can use a regular old T-shirt instead.

The word “curler” doesn’t have a singular number, but a T-shirt makes a big one: wrap your hair around it and you’ll have luxurious curly locks.

Do you have a glue gun? Then you can create stylish and incredibly comfortable Christmas tree decorations from an old T-shirt and the cheapest plastic balls.

There are many master classes on the Internet on making bracelets from old T-shirts, but we liked this one the most: making the accessory is very simple, and it looks very nice.

Don’t like throwing away old things? Then see what you can make from old kitchen utensils, “lonely” socks and a bottle of body wash.

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