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Old t-shirts that pile up over the years are pretty useless, aren’t they? But there are many-many ways to recycle them. So here are 8 nifty ideas of things you can make from old t-shirts.

This Tote Bag project is so easy, that  it can be completed in only 10 minutes! Just cut out the neckline and the sleeves of a shirt, then cut equal-sized strips to the bottom of the shirt, tie them together and …you’ve got yourself a new tote bag. Just don’t forget that t-shirt should be turned inside out when you’re tying the strips together. But if you like a bag that has some strips tangling at the bottom, then go ahead. It will sure look very unique. This tote bag will bring shopping  to another level of green, because you will have your own handmade recycled tote bag! Plus there’s no sewing involved!

Why should dog leash look so boring and bland? Well  actually it doesn’t have to be! This project can be done with many different materials but old t-shirts are just perfect for it. Braiding the leash isn’t difficult at all and when it appears to be too short then you can lengthen it by making another leash and tie them tightly together. Just make sure that it’s strong enough before walking your dog, otherwise she might break it.

Isn’t it a lovely and clever idea? To make this pattern on your black t-shirt all you need is some white textile paint and a stencil with circles, which you can cut out yourself too. I almost forgot that you’ll also need a soft paintbrush. And of course, if you’re afraid to paint the moons by yourself, then ask help from your more artsy friend.

Classic quilt in even cooler form because it’s made of old t-shirts. It’s really effective, isn’t it? Completion of this project might take a long time because you have to sew all the pieces together.  It’s worth it though, because you’ll have so comfortable and cozy blanket nobody else in the world woud have!

There are only several things you’ll need to do this colourful pattern on your t-shirt:

• tape;
• aerosol fabric colours
• and of course – white t-shirt.

Everything about this project seems really-really simple until the time comes to spray the paint. Nothing disastrous will happen if you’ll do it very carefully but I would recommend to do it outside and on windless day, just in case. Oh, and don’t forget to wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Fabric colours stain pretty heavily.

This amazing carpet project is meant for more experienced craft lovers because it will take more time and effort to finish this carpet than other projects on this list. Nonetheless it’s very awesome and worth a try. It also seems like a great stress relief activity But before you start with this project make sure you’ll have plenty of old and useless t-shirts at hand because you’ll need a lot of them. And don’t forget, completing this carpet takes also a lot of time!

These cute coasters are made of recycled material – old t-shirts – like almost all of the other projects on this list. In addition to being very eco-friendly, they are also extremely easy to make. So you’ll kick not two but even three birds with one stone – these coasters are cute, environment friendly and easy to make.

Handmade pillowcase that looks great and is pretty simple to make. Quirky and unique amongst other basic pillows. Try it yourself! Oh, and this is sewing project.

Please leave comments on what diy ideas are you interested to see on this blog later on.

Have a good one!