Ideas for the T-shirts that are too big now...

  • There are so many t-shirt recons out there for turning a too big T into a vest, scarf, bracelet, recon to a smaller size, etc. I have some that I cut into yarn to make into a rug. I just thought it would it be nice to have a thread where we could share links or ideas for re-purposing clothes that are too big now.

    Here are a couple I have found:

    http://connectthedotsons.blogspot.co...to-fitted.html

    http://wobisobi.blogspot.com/2012/02...-sew-vest.html
  • http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/project...mfy_yoga_pants
  • I was thinking of having one of those tshirt quilts made, but maybe I'll play around with a couple of them first! Neat ideas, chicks!
  • Had this one on my Pinterest.

    http://savedbylovecreations.com/2012...-projects.html
  • I've made purses out of old jeans. It was fun!

    You can use your t shirts to make a bra, actually. I've seen several guides out there but unfortunately I don't have the sites bookmarked on my iPad.
  • pillows and pet beds.
  • I'd love to see the link for the tshirt bra if you have it on another pc.

    I forgot about the tshirt pillow. You can make them like the fringe tied blankets.
  • Here's a great idea for old tanks!
    http://www.lovemaegan.com/2010/07/re...y-all-diy.html
  • I tried to google the tshirt bra, didn't find it. But, threadbanger has a HOT string bikini. I think I would have to lower my goal weight to wear it. lol
  • Ok, I'm on my computer. Here are some links

    Make panties out of old t-shirts:
    http://belleandburger.blogspot.com/2...-your-own.html

    Some links on making bras:
    http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/...olved/page/all
    http://abigailscraftshowto.com/2010/...g-the-pattern/
    http://www.max-california.com/2010/0...damn-bras.html

    Just make sure on the bra links that if they advise you to add inches to your underbust measurement that you DON'T LISTEN to that. I know at least one of them does this.
  • Look how exciting I am - we donate them if they are in good condition and if they are stained or worn thin, we turn them into dust rags.
  • I love the idea of the panties. I might be willing to sacrifice one pair that actually fits to cut and use as a pattern to make SO many more that don't have to be hitched up, don't roll down when you bend over and don't ride up!
  • I love all these ideas, never thought I could actually recycle my old t-shirts. I especially like the bracelets and flowers, also that pillow looked pretty amazing. Usually I either give away old clothes, or wear them big. With t-shirts I don't mind, they can be 5 sizes too big, I just sleep in them. Still I may actually start to be more creative, who knows what I could accomplish.
  • There are simple tutorials out there for turning t-shirts into reusable grocery bags, too.

    Here's one: http://www.marthastewart.com/266942/t-shirt-bag
  • Quote: Look how exciting I am - we donate them if they are in good condition and if they are stained or worn thin, we turn them into dust rags.
    I'm just as exciting as you, Berry! - LOL! - MORE SO! - we use ours for CAR RAGS


    ...just found this: VERY COOL!
    http://www.wholeliving.com/133536/re...shirt-necklace

    I actually bought one that looks like a "chain" - VERY cool, & hey - looks pretty easy to make (if I did that sorta thing! )