{"id":22183,"date":"2020-03-19T12:25:39","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T16:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.customink.com\/?p=22183"},"modified":"2025-03-19T10:08:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T14:08:50","slug":"10-ways-to-upcycle-t-shirts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/10-ways-to-upcycle-t-shirts\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Upcycle T-shirts"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--<p class=\"last-updated\">Last updated on March 19th, 2025 at 10:08 am<\/p>--><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3600_Blog_header_images_2020_UPCYCLED_SHIRTS_V02-01HEADER.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3600_Blog_header_images_2020_UPCYCLED_SHIRTS_V02-01HEADER.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3600_Blog_header_images_2020_UPCYCLED_SHIRTS_V02-01HEADER-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3600_Blog_header_images_2020_UPCYCLED_SHIRTS_V02-01HEADER-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3600_Blog_header_images_2020_UPCYCLED_SHIRTS_V02-01HEADER-680x340.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3600_Blog_header_images_2020_UPCYCLED_SHIRTS_V02-01HEADER-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3600_Blog_header_images_2020_UPCYCLED_SHIRTS_V02-01HEADER-400x200.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3600_Blog_header_images_2020_UPCYCLED_SHIRTS_V02-01HEADER-250x125.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3600_Blog_header_images_2020_UPCYCLED_SHIRTS_V02-01HEADER-200x100.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3600_Blog_header_images_2020_UPCYCLED_SHIRTS_V02-01HEADER-100x50.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3600_Blog_header_images_2020_UPCYCLED_SHIRTS_V02-01HEADER-76x38.jpg 76w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3600_Blog_header_images_2020_UPCYCLED_SHIRTS_V02-01HEADER-50x25.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We all have that drawer. You know, the one that\u2019s overflowing with t-shirts from all different stages of life. There\u2019s the holes-in-it high school graduation tee, the beloved college club shirt, maybe even that free shirt you won at a contest when you were broke in your 20s. But eventually, the time comes when you need to Marie Kondo that drawer to keep only your favorites and toss the rest. Luckily that doesn\u2019t mean throwing those tees away\u2013there are lots of great ways that you can upcycle old t-shirts to give them new life. Did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/papersowl.com\/discover\/textile-and-garment-recycling-facts-and-figures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">more than 15 million tons of used textile waste is generated each year in the United States<\/a>, and the amount has doubled over the last 20 years? <\/p>\n<p>Upcycling is a great way to combat unnecessary waste by instead creating new ways to hold on to the great memories that were made in those tees. Below are Custom Ink&#8217;s 10 favorite ways to upcycle a t-shirt.<\/p>\n<h3><u>10 Ways to Upcycle T-shirts<\/h3>\n<p><\/u><\/p>\n<ol>\n<h3>\n<li>Sew a quilt<\/h3>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_22195\" style=\"width: 286px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-shirt-quilt-276x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"276\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-shirt-quilt-276x300.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-shirt-quilt-768x835.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-shirt-quilt-860x936.jpg 860w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-shirt-quilt-680x740.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-shirt-quilt-500x544.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-shirt-quilt-400x435.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-shirt-quilt-250x272.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-shirt-quilt-200x218.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-shirt-quilt-100x109.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-shirt-quilt-76x83.jpg 76w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-shirt-quilt-50x54.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/T-shirt-quilt.jpg 922w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22195\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Instructables<\/p><\/div>We love the idea of sewing old t-shirts into a quilt because old tees have so much sentimental value. Instead of getting rid of them, put them together as a quilt to honor those memories. First, choose a fabric for your backing\u2013visit your local fabric store and find something super soft or that speaks to your unique style. Then cut the shirts to showcase the great designs, arrange them as you like, and sew them into a blanket. Get started with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/T-shirt-Quilts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">these detailed instructions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>\n<li>Craft a dog toy<\/h3>\n<p>This t-shirt upcycling idea is for those tees you&#8217;re definitely ready to part with. Fido will appreciate a little t-shirt upcycling if you transform your old threads into a dog toy! Grab those old worn-out tees, scissors, and a tape measure. Cut the shirt into equal strips and then braid them and knot them at the ends\u2013so simple! Imagine how many of these you could make for your pets or neighborhood pooches. If you&#8217;re really ready to part with your tees, consider donating the new toys to a local animal shelter. Check out the full tutorial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rover.com\/blog\/easy-diy-dog-toy-braid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>\n<li>Tie dye it<\/h3>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_22193\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22193\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Tie-dye-shirts-2-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Tie-dye-shirts-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Tie-dye-shirts-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Tie-dye-shirts-2-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Tie-dye-shirts-2-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Tie-dye-shirts-2-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Tie-dye-shirts-2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Tie-dye-shirts-2-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Tie-dye-shirts-2-76x76.png 76w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Tie-dye-shirts-2-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Tie-dye-shirts-2.png 658w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22193\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Parents<\/p><\/div>Tie dye is back, baby\u2013so take that old t-shirt and give it a new life. You probably tie dyed a shirt as a kid but in case you need a refresher, it\u2019s easy to add a pop of color to your boring old tee. You\u2019ll need a bucket, dye, rubber bands, and some supplies like measuring spoons and gloves. You can go for a starburst look, or even tye dye a heart into your shirt. If you ask us, there\u2019s no wrong way to tie dye\u2013just let your creativity flow. If you want a little help, we like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parents.com\/fun\/arts-crafts\/kid\/tie-dye-with-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this article<\/a> for a guide.<\/p>\n<h3>\n<li>Transform it into a tote bag<\/h3>\n<p>Reusable bags are becoming the only bag nowadays (lots of states have outlawed plastic bags and even charge for paper). Don\u2019t stress about the bags you can get at the store, create your own with an old t-shirt! If you\u2019re really crafty and know how to sew, you can easily use the fabric from old shirts to stitch together some amazing tote bags. But you can also achieve a custom tee tote with just some scissors, too. We&#8217;d use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/No-Sew-T-Shirt-Tote-Bag-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this tutorial<\/a> because it\u2019s so easy. Cut your tee, turn it inside out, tie it together and voila! A t-shirt turned tote in no time.<\/p>\n<h3>\n<li>Make it into a pillow<\/h3>\n<p>Ok, we swoon for this one. Pillows and decor aren\u2019t cheap, so turning your old t-shirts into pillowcases for your home are such a fun way to show off your passions and repurpose a shirt you love. And the best part? It\u2019s really simple. Dust off those techniques you learned in Home Ec to sew this pillowcase. We\u2019d choose 3-4 old favorite tees (band t-shirts anyone?) and sew them into a few different sized pillows to match pillow inserts. Better yet\u2014if you&#8217;re looking to breathe new life into old pillows, just sew these new cases to size! New pillows, no additional cost. Arrange them on your dorm bed or couch and everyone will be wondering where you got such awesome decor. For some help getting started, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diynetwork.com\/how-to\/make-and-decorate\/crafts\/how-to-make-throw-pillows-out-of-old-t-shirts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this DIY guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>\n<li>Donate to an animal shelter<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re an animal lover then you can put all of those old t-shirts to use. Animal shelters need all kinds of blankets and supplies to keep their homeless animals comfortable during their stay. Some shelters might take t-shirts as donations to use as cleaning rags or to fold into beds for pet enclosures. Or, you could use one of the ideas above and turn your t-shirts into quilts or pillows before you donate them to the pets in need. Check with your local shelters to see how you can help with tees you already have!<\/p>\n<h3>\n<li>Create framed art<\/h3>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_22194\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-frame-t-shirts-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"242\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-frame-t-shirts-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-frame-t-shirts-768x620.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-frame-t-shirts-860x694.jpg 860w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-frame-t-shirts-680x549.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-frame-t-shirts-500x404.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-frame-t-shirts-400x323.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-frame-t-shirts-250x202.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-frame-t-shirts-200x161.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-frame-t-shirts-100x81.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-frame-t-shirts-76x61.jpg 76w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-frame-t-shirts-50x40.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Art-frame-t-shirts.jpg 944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22194\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Sometimes Homemade<\/p><\/div>If your walls are bare and you\u2019re not sure where to look for art\u2013make your own out of t-shirts! Whether you have an old sports shirt from high school with your mascot or a colorful t-shirt with an inspirational quote on it, it\u2019s easy to transform them into a piece for your home. Figure out how large of a space the front of your tee takes up and find a frame to fit it. There are even frames out there MADE for framing t-shirts. We love the way <a href=\"http:\/\/sometimes-homemade.com\/how-to-frame-t-shirts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this blogger upcycled old shirts by framing them<\/a>. Framed tees could be a super thoughtful gift to remind an old friend or family member of a special memory.<\/p>\n<h3>\n<li>Compost it<\/h3>\n<p>Did you know you can compost cotton t-shirts? Well, now you do! It\u2019s not much different than if you compost food from your kitchen. Just shred your t-shirt, set up your compost, and let nature do its thing. For a great guide to fabrics, composting them, and tips to help it go smoothly, we like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1millionwomen.com.au\/blog\/how-compost-fabrics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this one<\/a> from 1 Million Women.<\/p>\n<h3>\n<li>Donate to a nonprofit<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes the best way to upcycle is to donate. It\u2019s simple and can really help someone in need. Check around your town for local homeless shelters or nonprofits that might be able to use your t-shirts. Make sure they can actually use them but narrowing it down to include only gently-used shirts that are in great shape. You could also donate to your local GoodWill, Salvation Army, crisis assistance group, or church.<\/p>\n<h3>\n<li>Sell it online<\/h3>\n<p>Not sure upcycling is what you\u2019re looking for? The resale market for clothes is booming, so there are plenty of options for selling off your old favorite shirts online. If you\u2019ve got some nostalgic or great vintage tees, consider selling them on sites such as eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Poshmark, ThredUp, and more. This way, your once favorite t-shirt can get a second life with someone who really loves it\u2014and you can make room for something new in your closet!\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3694_Ways_to_Upcycle_Tshirts_V01-01-686x1024.jpg\" alt=\"ways to upcycle t shirts\" width=\"686\" height=\"1024\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-22221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3694_Ways_to_Upcycle_Tshirts_V01-01-686x1024.jpg 686w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3694_Ways_to_Upcycle_Tshirts_V01-01-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3694_Ways_to_Upcycle_Tshirts_V01-01-768x1147.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3694_Ways_to_Upcycle_Tshirts_V01-01-680x1016.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3694_Ways_to_Upcycle_Tshirts_V01-01-500x747.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3694_Ways_to_Upcycle_Tshirts_V01-01-400x598.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3694_Ways_to_Upcycle_Tshirts_V01-01-250x373.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3694_Ways_to_Upcycle_Tshirts_V01-01-200x299.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3694_Ways_to_Upcycle_Tshirts_V01-01-100x149.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3694_Ways_to_Upcycle_Tshirts_V01-01-76x114.jpg 76w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3694_Ways_to_Upcycle_Tshirts_V01-01-50x75.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FP3694_Ways_to_Upcycle_Tshirts_V01-01.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>How are you going to upcycle your old t-shirts? We&#8217;d love to hear your plans for upcycling your tees in the comments below. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all have that drawer. You know, the one that\u2019s overflowing with t-shirts from all different stages of life. There\u2019s the holes-in-it high school graduation tee, the beloved college club shirt, maybe even that free shirt you won at a contest when you were broke in your 20s. But eventually, the time comes when you need to Marie Kondo that drawer to keep only your favorites and toss the rest. Luckily that doesn\u2019t mean throwing those tees away\u2013there are lots of great ways that you can upcycle old t-shirts to give them new life. 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