Give your old tees a new purpose with these ideas from experts.
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White t-shirts are a fashion staple, but they are also alaundry roomstaple.
Those bright white tees seem to be absolute stain magnets attractingcoffeedrips,spaghetti saucespots, andsalad dressingsplashes.
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The question is what to do with them once they need to go.
Chucking them in the trash isnt a great option, because landfills are full of old clothing.
It’s also a waste of a great resource, because old t-shirts are incredibly handy.
T-shirts may seem worn out, but theyre full of potential, says DIYer Andrew Ting.
All it takes is a little creativity to transform them into something new and useful."
Old t-shirts are excellent forDIY projects, great forlint-free cleaning, and all sorts of arts and crafts.
Make Throw Pillows
I had a stack of t-shirts I just couldnt let go of.
Even though I wasnt wearing them anymore, throwing them out felt criminal.
Now, theyre part of my daily life, lounging around my house like VIPs.
Friends and family cant resist asking, ‘Wait, is that the shirt from that one concert?’
says Ashley Parker ofThe Loopy Lamb.
The process is incredibly simple.
It looks artistic, feels personal, and is completely waste-free.
Make Reusable Shopping Bags
Use your old t-shirts by turning them into reusable shopping bags.
Simply cut the shirt into a desired size and shape, sew the edges together, and add handles.
Something as simple as an old T-shirt could have such a functional purpose in home improvement!"
suggests Farook Member, Director, and Home Improvement Expert atQS Supplies.
Make Cushion Covers For Pets
My little dogs can be rough on their things.
T-Shirt Wall Art
Give your old t-shirts a new life by turning them into unique wall art.
Stretch the t-shirts over art canvases and display them on your wall.
you might practice different stitches, patterns, and techniques without worrying about ruining expensive fabric, says Martinez.
