What can be done from an old t-shirt?

Each girl has old T-shirts in her wardrobe that she no longer wears. They can be used to create stylish, original and useful things. What can be done from an old t-shirt? Various wardrobe items, attractive accessories, beautiful hats and scarves. There are a lot of ideas for remaking today.

You can decorate an old T-shirt with fashionable decor to make it beautiful and attractive. Today, designers offer many workshops. You do not need to have special skills, just be patient.

If you like beautiful bows and flowers, then you can create an attractive decor yourself or purchase it in a specialized store. The bow can be sewn on the shoulder or tied at the waist. For the embodiment of a romantic look, a t-shirt with a spectacular flower is suitable.

You can decorate an old T-shirt with a stylish print. You can apply decal or draw a beautiful picture yourself if you are a creative person.

To create a new model, don't be afraid to experiment using scissors. You can cut the bottom of the T-shirt into thin strips, and then connect them together in several rows. Get a spectacular pattern.

Attractive and sexy model with an open back. It is necessary to make several horizontal incisions on the back of the T-shirt, and then tie each strip in the center with a small piece of fabric or simply knotted. The result is a few charming bows. Such a T-shirt will definitely help to attract the eyes of men.

Today you can find many master classes, which describe in detail how to create stylish and fashionable things from an ordinary T-shirt. For everyday onions, a tank top will be a great solution.

For sports, you can turn a t-shirt into a wrestler.

To update the summer wardrobe, an unnecessary, sticky T-shirt can be converted into a spectacular sundress.

For hot days, t-shirt shorts will be a good solution.

For travel, you can sew several swimwear to look 100 percent every day.

You can even meet master classes, which tells how to make a fashionable cardigan.

And, of course, for sweet dreams from old T-shirts, you can sew a soft nightie for the little princess.

Let us consider below how you can create attractive wardrobe elements from an old T-shirt.

How to sew a seductive top? Everything is very simple:

• It is necessary to cut off the sleeve on one side, and on the other - the collar and the second sleeve diagonally;
• Cut the bottom of the product horizontally to achieve the required length;
• The shoulder can be decorated with a ring. To do this, cut the shoulder in the middle. We fix each edge of the product with pins around the ring, and then sew it with thread.

You can sew an attractive bolero with an old T-shirt. To do this, you need threads and lace to match the color of the product.

The process is as follows:

• Cut the t-shirt in the front center vertically.
• Cut off the collar.
• Bend all the edges formed by one centimeter and flash to get the so-called "tunnel".
• Through the "tunnel" you need to stretch the lace, and then pull it and tie it in the center to a bow.

A t-shirt made of thick knitwear that keeps its shape perfectly can be sewn with a pencil skirt. She perfectly fits the figure, gives the silhouette of femininity.

The process is as follows:

• First you need to make a pattern or use a ready-made pencil skirt that fits your size perfectly;
• The silhouette of a pattern or finished product must be transferred to a T-shirt using a chalk;
• With the help of scissors, it is necessary to cut the front and back part, not forgetting to leave small allowances for seams;
• It is necessary to carefully connect these two parts with pins, and then flash them using the zigzag seam. A good choice is a small step with a large stitch;
• From the remnants of the fabric, you can sew a belt. If you use excess material on the sides of the T-shirt, then it is worth cutting two identical strips, the length of which will correspond to half the circumference of your waist. Then the strips must be sewn together with the same seam;
• The bottom edge of the T-shirt is used as a hem, so it does not need to be further processed;
• So that the belt fits tightly on the skirt, you can additionally stick an elastic tape into it.

An ordinary t-shirt can become an attractive blouse:

• First you need to shorten the shirt by cutting off the bottom edge. It should only reach the girdle;
• On the back of the product you need to cut a very deep neckline;
• Excess tissue should be cut into long, narrow strips and straps should be made from them;
• The bottom edge of the blouse should be processed on a sewing machine;
• Now you can start decorating your blouse. First you need to sew one shoulder strap horizontally between the shoulders;
• Go down two centimeters from the shoulder seams;
• To decorate the blouse, you need to sew four more straps. They will have different lengths. Each next one will be 8-10 centimeters smaller than the previous one;
• The straps are sewn to the horizontal strap, forming a semicircle, while it is necessary to withstand a step of two centimeters on each side.

A large T-shirt can be altered into a peplum model or stitched lantern sleeves.

Using lace, a delightful and comfortable tunic can be sewn from a T-shirt:

• It is necessary to take a long T-shirt and tear its shoulder seams, and then carefully cut the sleeves along the upper bend;
• The upper part of the front half must be aligned in a straight line;
• A strip of lace should be sewn to the sleeve cut. Actions are performed on two sleeves. This will make them wider;
• Lace must be sewn in such a way that the result is the so-called “boat”;
• It is necessary to draw a drawstring at the waist, and then stretch the braid through it.

From old t-shirts, you can create original scarves that will revive the familiar bow, add new colors and notes of uniqueness. Such a stylish accessory can be made with just a pair of scissors.

Scarf manufacturing process:

• It is necessary to take a T-shirt and cut off the sleeves, as well as make cuts at the side seams;
• From the obtained pieces of fabric, many long strips should be cut. To do this, cut to fit the product, creating a kind of snake. The process must begin from below. Strips can be of different widths;
• The strips should be well stretched, they should look like spaghetti in appearance. They also need to be twisted a little;
• To determine the long scarf, the strips need to be wound around the neck, adjusting the length and number of revolutions;
• The joint should be fixed - tie to a knot or sew together and decorate with a stylish decor.

Many craftswomen sew hats from a T-shirt. It is ideal for sewing bandanas, balaclava or arafatki.

With only scissors and glue, you can create a stylish headband. The manufacturing process includes several stages:

• You need to take a T-shirt and lay it on a flat surface. In the center of the product you need to cut two strips, the width of which should be approximately three centimeters. Each strip should be double;
• After these strips should be well stretched, while they do not need to unfold, and hold two layers. When stretched, the ends are wrapped;
• Creates a loop from one strip, and place the second above it, giving it a U-shape, while the ends should be at the top. And we carry out the pattern as in the photo, carefully tightening each end;
• The loose ends need to be wrapped around the head in order to correctly measure the size of the dressing. Extra centimeters must be cut off;
• Cut a small piece of fabric from a T-shirt. It must be placed under the ends of the strips. Gently apply glue to the fabric and wrap it. The glue should dry. The headband is ready.

There is another way to make a bandage from old T-shirts and T-shirts. It is presented in the picture below.

A thin headband can be performed as follows:

Many needlewomen use old T-shirts to create a necklace.

Various patterns can be used so that each product is original and unusual.

If you like small handbags, then a t-shirt can be used to make a clutch. You can create unusual bags for everyday use with your own hands.

To begin with, you should prepare tools and materials - a bright T-shirt or product with an unusual print, pen or pencil, a sewing machine, scissors, straight pins and a plate.

Main stages:

• It is necessary to cut off the sleeves from the T-shirt, but the connecting seam should not be touched. He will give the future handbag strength;
• Where there is a hole for the neck, you need to put a plate. Only half of it should be on the shirt. Use a pencil or pen to draw a line. Get a semicircle. It is necessary to cut off excess tissue along this contour;
• Next, you need to turn the t-shirt inside out. Using pins we fasten the T-shirt on the bottom;
• On the sewing machine we sew the bottom of the bag. You can walk several times for strength;
• After the product is turned on the front side. So the stylish handbag is ready.

From a t-shirt you can create a variety of crafts that will help to decorate the house, add coziness and comfort. There are so many workshops for creating children's toys. With your own hands you can sew a soft, funny toy for your baby.

Young mothers can sew a practical sling, which will conveniently position the child. In such a sling, you can do without a stroller.

A great idea is a stylish and colorful pillowcase. The process is simple:

• You need to put a T-shirt on the pillow to determine the right size. The bottom edge of the shirt must necessarily coincide with the bottom edge of the pillow;
• It is necessary with the help of scissors to cut off the upper part of the product, which is excess in size cushions;
• We remove the product from the pillow and cut it at the side seams to get two pieces of fabric of the same size;
• Crochet or knitting can make an attractive decor in the form of a strip, which should be the same length as the pillow;
• Next, you need to attach the decor to one square of the fabric used for the future pillowcase, and cut a strip along its width;
• A knitted strip needs to be sewn onto the front of the fabric, but the capes must necessarily be sewn onto the fabric;
• Then you need to sew two pieces of fabric on three sides from the wrong side;
• Buttons or zippers can be used for fastening. It should be located on the bottom of the pillow.

T-shirt can easily be turned into knitted yarn, which is further used for weaving or knitting a variety of products. Exquisite rugs are made from knitted yarn.

To create yarn, you should cut the T-shirt into ribbons that have a width of one to one and a half centimeters. You do not need to draw straight lines, since the yarn should not be the same along the entire length.

A convenient way to cut long tapes is to cut them in a spiral. Next, the resulting ribbons should be carefully wound into skeins, while the yarn does not need to be pulled together.

If there are short pieces of ribbons, then you can connect them. To do this, you need to make one small hole at each end of the tape. The first ribbon should be passed through a hole in the second ribbon. The other end of the second tape must be inserted into the hole in the first tape and stretch the yarn through it.

Another way to join short ribbons is to stitch together. It takes more time, but the yarn looks much better than with the first method. When stitching the ends of the tapes, you do not need to lay them on top of each other, you should only sew along the edges. When squeezing the tape, the seams will remain invisible.

Do-it-yourself rugs will become an original home decoration. They will bring coziness and comfort to your home. Today there is a lot of way to make rugs from old T-shirts, because they are soft, light and perfectly worn. You can choose the most convenient and easy way.

Rugs can be presented in different forms. The choice is individual. Many craftswomen use a hook, but it should be 8-10 sizes, since knitted yarn is quite thick.

This stylish and useful accessory can also be woven without using a hook. The braid mat looks beautiful and unusual. HTo make such a product yourself, you must perform the following steps:

• Need to take two tapes. Sew the end of one in the center of the other. The result is three ends with which you can weave a pigtail;
• The finished pigtail must be twisted in a spiral to form a circle. To fix the product, you should immediately sew it in a spiral, using a zigzag seam. If it is not possible to use the machine, then you can manually flash it with hidden stitches;
• The size of the rug will depend on the length of the pigtail.

If you like spending time in the kitchen, you can treat yourself to a new apron from a T-shirt.

Apron manufacturing process:

• The front of the t-shirt will be used to base the apron. From it you need to cut a large rectangle.If you want to sew a model with pockets, then the rectangle can be made a little elongated;
• You should cut out the rectangle and place it in front of you;

• For an apron with pockets, you need to bend up the entire lower edge of the rectangle, and also bend up its hemmed side. When you fold the fabric, remember that the pockets should be deep, but this should not greatly affect the length of the apron;
• For convenience, the bottom edge, which is used for pockets, should be secured with pins;

• To create an apron tie, you need the back of the t-shirt. Six strips should be cut from the back, the length of which should be 6 centimeters in height and 60 centimeters in width. After you need to create two long strips, connecting them with a sewing machine in three ribbons;

• Then the strips must be sewn to form one long. After it is necessary to turn on the front side;

• Next, the strip should be sewn to the apron. First, you need to fix the strips in the places of attachment with pins, and then stitch on a sewing machine;
• The edges of the girdle should also be machined;

• To prevent the knitwear from folding when worn, the edges of the apron should be strengthened. Sew strong braid on each side of the apron, while the knitwear does not need to be stretched. It is better to first notice the braid on the fabric, and then stitch it on a sewing machine.