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How do you restyle old shirts?
Pin these projects:
- Add a cute ribbon.
- Cut out most of the back of your T-shirt and tie what’s left.
- Make a skull cutout.
- Make a line of bows along the back of your T-shirt.
- Make a geometric design.
- Cut out a tree of life shape.
- Make a butterfly twist tee.
- Create a cool high-contrast look by layering.
How do you upcycle an old T-shirt?
39 Ways to Upcycle Your T-Shirts
- Chunky Braided Bracelets. Glue and Glitter shows two different ways of making chunky bracelets from old T-shirts.
- Pretty T-Shirt Roses.
- No-Sew T-Shirt Scarf.
- No-Sew Headbands.
- Braided T-Shirt Belt.
- Ombre Four-Strand Head Wrap.
- DIY T-Shirt Infinity Scarf.
- Flouncy T-Shirt Flowers.
What can I make from scrap fabric?
101 Clever Sewing Projects To Upcycle Fabric Scraps
- Coasters. Quick Quilted Coaster Tutorials Photo by Fave Quilts.
- Fabric Scrap Key Chains. Fabric scrap keychains Photo by Craftiness is not Optional.
- Balm Holder.
- SD Card Holder.
- Mini Zipper Pouch.
- Tissue Holder.
- Baby Bibs.
- Key Ring Chapstick Holder.
What can I do if my t-shirt is too big?
These are the key difference between feeling like a frumpy versus stylish mom.
- #1 Do a Front Tuck (aka: Partial Tuck, French Tuck, Half Tuck)
- #2 Tie a Knot.
- #3 Make a Twist Knot.
- #4 Make the Shirt or Dress Tighter Using the Coin Trick to Cinch or Create “Buttons”
- #5 Roll Up the T-Shirt Sleeves If They’re Too Long.
How to turn an old T-shirt into something new?
Turn an old t-shirt into something new by changing its size, either through adding fabric or cropping, or by redecorating it with personalized stencils, iron-on appliqués, and dyes. Upcycling your clothes is a great way to get new looks while being environmentally conscious cost-effective.
How do you fold a T-shirt to make it fit?
Step 1 – Flip the t-shirt inside out. Rip out the shoulder seams from the shoulder to the area where the armpit falls. Step 2 – Pinch the fabric on the outside of the sleeve by as much as you want to take in– unless the t-shirt is particularly badly fitting, an inch should do. Pin the fold in place and try the t-shirt on.
How do you make a T-shirt inside out?
The Method. Step 1 – Gather your supplies. You’re going to need a pair of scissors, some basic sewing supplies, and a well-fitting t-shirt. Flip the t-shirt you want to alter inside out. Take a pair of scissors and lop the sleeves off at the shoulder seams (although be careful to leave them still attached to the body).
How do I alter a T-shirt to make it smaller?
You’re going to need a pair of scissors, some basic sewing supplies, and a well-fitting t-shirt. Flip the t-shirt you want to alter inside out. Take a pair of scissors and lop the sleeves off at the shoulder seams (although be careful to leave them still attached to the body). Step 2 – Iron the sleeves flat, before cutting away their seams.