Repurposing old t-shirts is a creative and sustainable way to breathe new life into your wardrobe while reducing waste. Whether it’s a beloved shirt that no longer fits or a forgotten piece from the back of your closet, there are countless innovative ways to transform these garments into useful and stylish items. From practical household items to unique fashion accessories, repurposing t-shirts not only saves money but also promotes eco-friendly practices. Dive into our list of 101 clever and fun ideas to discover how you can turn your old t-shirt into something new and exciting.
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101 Ways To Repurpose An Old T-Shirt
1. Tote Bag
Turn your old t-shirt into a reusable shopping bag.
2. Pillowcase
Sew your old t-shirt into a cozy pillow cover.
3. Headbands
Cut your old t-shirt into strips for headbands.
4. Rag Rug
Weave strips together to make a rug.
5. Dog Toy
Braid strips into a tug toy for your pet.
6. Apron
Convert your old t-shirt into a kitchen apron.
7. Dust Cloth
Use your old shirt as a cleaning rag.
8. Quilt Squares
Cut squares for a t-shirt quilt.
9. Plant Hanger
10. Infinity Scarf
Turn your old shirt into a continuous loop scarf.
11. Produce Bags
12. Baby Bib
13. Ironing Board Cover
Cover your ironing board.
14. Bean Bag Filler
Cut into small pieces for bean bags.
15. Pet Bed Cover
Cover an old pillow for a pet bed.
16. Car Cleaning Cloth
Use your old t-shirt to clean your car.
17. Necklace
18. Bookmarks
Cut into strips for bookmarks.
19. Yoga Mat Strap
Make a strap to carry your yoga mat.
20. Bracelets
21. Scrunchies
Turn your old shirts into hair scrunchies.
22. Tank Top
23. Laundry Bag
24. Wall Art
Frame a design you love.
25. Camera Strap
Turn into a custom camera strap.
26. Book Cover
27. Gift Wrap
Use as reusable gift wrap.
28. Pot Holders
Sew into kitchen pot holders.
29. Hot Pads
Make hot pads for the kitchen.
30. Fabric Flowers
Craft fabric flowers.
31. Baby Hat
Sew a soft baby hat.
32. Toy Stuffing
Use as stuffing for homemade toys.
33. Pet Clothes
Make clothes for small pets.
34. Sleep Mask
Sew a sleep mask.
35. Gloves
Make fingerless gloves.
36. Arm Warmers
Convert into arm warmers.
37. Door Draft Stopper
Sew into a draft stopper.
38. Laptop Sleeve
Make a sleeve for your laptop.
39. Reusable Wipes
Cut into small wipes.
40. Potpourri Sachets
Sew small sachets and fill with potpourri.
41. Toy Hammock
Create a toy storage hammock.
42. Baby Booties
Sew soft baby booties.
43. Cleaning Mitt
Sew into a cleaning mitt.
44. Pet Blanket
Make a small blanket for your pet.
45. Picnic Blanket
Sew multiple shirts into a blanket.
46. T-Shirt Garden Tie
Cut strips to use as plant ties.
47. Apron
Sew an apron for painting or crafts.
48. Bike Handle Cover
Wrap your bike handles.
49. Stuffed Animal Clothes
Make clothes for toys.
50. Bowl Covers
Sew elasticized bowl covers.
51. Dish Drying Mat
Sew into a drying mat.
52. Kid’s Dress
Sew a small dress for a child.
53. Iron-On Patches
Make patches to cover holes in clothes.
54. Pet Leash
Braid into a leash.
55. Exercise Band
Sew a stretchable exercise band.
56. Window Cleaner
Use as a streak-free window cleaner.
57. Cup Cozy
Sew into a cozy for hot drinks.
58. Stuffed Animal
Sew a simple stuffed toy.
59. Jewelry Holder
Make a hanging jewelry organizer.
60. Keychain
Braid strips into a keychain.
61. Notebook Cover
Sew a fabric cover for a notebook.
62. Table Runner
Sew several together for a table runner.
63. Knee Pads
Sew into soft knee pads for gardening.
64. Reusable Swiffer Pads
Make reusable pads for a Swiffer.
65. Luggage Tag
Sew into a fabric luggage tag.
66. Wine Bag
Sew a bag to carry a wine bottle.
67. Chair Cushion Cover
Cover an old chair cushion.
68. BBQ Apron
Make a sturdy apron for grilling.
69. Sleep Shorts
Sew into a pair of sleep shorts.
70. Pet Bandana
Cut and hem into a bandana for your pet.
71. Car Trash Bag
Sew into a small trash bag for the car.
72. Earbud Case
Sew a small pouch for earbuds.
73. Garden Gloves
Sew into lightweight garden gloves.
74. Bath Mat
Weave strips into a bath mat.
75. Remote Holder
Sew into a caddy for TV remotes.
76. Scarf
Make a simple, lightweight scarf.
77. Tablecloth
Sew multiple shirts into a tablecloth.
78. Wall Organizer
Sew pockets onto a large piece for storage.
79. Headband
Sew a wide, comfortable headband.
80. Reusable Napkins
Cut and hem into fabric napkins.
81. Car Seat Cover
Use to cover your car seat.
82. Shoe Bag
Sew a bag to store shoes while traveling.
83. Coasters
Cut and sew into drink coasters.
84. Bike Seat Cover
Make a cover for your bike seat.
85. Picnic Utensil Roll
Sew a roll-up pouch for utensils.
86. Face Mask
Sew into a reusable face mask.
87. Craft Apron
Make an apron for crafts or gardening.
88. Placemats
Sew into placemats for the table.
89. Pet Toys
Sew into small toys for pets.
90. Snack Bags
Sew reusable snack bags.
91. Baby Blanket
Make a soft blanket for a baby.
92. Dryer Sheets
Cut into squares for reusable dryer sheets.
93. Dog Bandana
Cut and hem into a dog bandana.
94. Holiday Stockings
Sew Christmas stockings.
95. Coffee Cozy
Sew a cozy for your coffee mug.
96. Hiking Pack
Make a lightweight pack for hiking.
97. Beach Tote
Sew a bag for beach essentials.
98. Pet Carrier Liner
Sew a liner for a pet carrier.
99. Journal Cover
Make a fabric cover for a journal.
100. Eye Pillow
Sew and fill with rice or flaxseed.
101. Craft Supply Holder
Sew pockets onto a shirt to hold craft supplies.
These ideas can help you give new life to old t-shirts and reduce waste, all while adding creativity and functionality to your everyday items.
