What To Do With Old T-Shirts

what to do with old t-shirts

If you are like most people, you have piles of t-shirts from

  • schools

  • sports

  • concerts

  • events

  • travel

  • clubs

  • competitions

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signs pointing to Ausfahrt are all over the roads in germany. ausfahrt is not a city. it means “exit”!

You may not even wear these t-shirts anymore, but they have too many memories in them to throw away.

You could give them to a thrift store, but the logo is probably meaningless to the people shopping.

What to do with old t-shirts?

You could repurpose your old t-shirts. Here are some craft ideas for old t-shirts:

  • Make one into a small pillow.

  • Make one into a grocery bag by sewing closed the bottom and cutting the sleeves into handles.

  • Turn your old t-shirts into a quilt.

She turned 20 t-shirts in to a t-shirt quilt in one day!

She turned 20 t-shirts in to a t-shirt quilt in one day!

When you turn your old t-shirts into a quilt, you have memories to share! Your t-shirts are no longer…

  • tucked away in a closet

  • shoved under your bed

  • taking up space in a dresser

Instead, you have a cozy t-shirt blanket that tells the story of your life!

What can you make from old t-shirts?

A quick and easy t-shirt quilt! Put 12, 16, 20, 24, or even 30 t-shirts into a quilt! If you can sew in a straight line, then you can turn your old t-shirts into a quilt.

What to do with old jerseys?

Julius “Dr j” erving played basketball from 1965-1987. he has a lot of jerseys!

Julius “Dr j” erving played basketball from 1965-1987. he has a lot of jerseys!

You spent years practicing and playing and competing. You could put one favorite jersey in a frame to hang on the wall, like professional athletes do.

But that is just one jersey, that takes up wall space (and we’re certain it looks very nice.)

What about all your other jerseys?

Or, maybe your athlete has moved away, and all you have left is the memories of hours driving back and forth to practice, and hours of sitting and cheering your child on.

And, you are left with all their jerseys.

Make your own t-shirt quilt as a gift!

what to do with old jerseys? 24 of his are going into a t-shirt quilt.

what to do with old jerseys? 24 of his are going into a t-shirt quilt.

What to do with old sweatshirts?

Sweatshirts work, too! As do

  • tank tops

  • PE shorts

  • golf shirts

  • v-neck shirts

  • long sleeve t-shirts.

What to do with old t-shirts? In one day, you can turn your old t-shirts into a quilt.

Watch this 60-second video to see how a woman who had years of t-shirts from her annual church fundraiser made them into a t-shirt quilt in one day!

You can, too! Get your free instructions.

Get started now! Your t-shirts are just going to waste!

Want more info on how to make your own t-shirt quilt?

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