Yesterday I shared my top 5 reasons why I thrift, one of which was CREATIVITY. Today I though I would showcase some very creative ideas that all feature the same medium…t-shirts.
Why tees, you ask? Because they are a thrift store staple…overly abundant, usually cheap, come in a variety of colors, durable and non-fraying, and as you will see, very versatile! Not only that but I am willing to bet that every house has an extra tee or two that could use a facelift or repurposing. My goal isn’t to encourage you to run out any buy every t-shirt in sight. Oh, no. I just wanted to share how something so simple can turn into something special!
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| >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> | Constellation tee via Momtastic | Geometric stamp tee via PS I Made This |
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| Painted stripe tee via henry happened | Freezer paper stencil (low detail) via Ruffles and Stuff | Freezer paper stencil (high detail) via Stay-at- Home Artist |
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| Mixed media tee via iLoveToCreate | Bleach pen designs via Show Tell Share | Bleach spray designs via Six Sisters’ Stuff |
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| Resist dye tees via Martha Stewart | Ombre dyed tee via Cotton & Curls | Layered applique via Sew Like My Mom |
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| Hanky embellishment via Country Living | Contrast pocket tee via Shwin and Shwin | Kate Spade bow tee via make it & fake it |
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| Lacing stripe tee via icandy handmade | Pleated bib shirt via Tea Rose Home | Ruffly shirt tee via Ruffles and Stuff |
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| Big bow tee via I Still Love You | >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> | Resize a baggy tee via Analog Me |
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| Lengthen a short tee via Our Daily Craft | Turn a tee into a tank via crafterhours | Turn a tee into a halter via Wobisobi |
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| Turn a tee into a vest via Wobisobi | Two tees to Antro tee via WhateverDeeDeeWants | Two tees into a materni- tee via Cotton and Curls |
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| Weave a baggy shirt via Chictopia | Turn a tee into a skirt via Saved By Love Creations | >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> |
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| Tee to baby bonnet via Captain Crafty | Tee to baby hat via Homemade by Jill | Tee to bib via A Little Tipsy |
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| Tee to sundress via Prudent Baby | Tee to sundress/tank via make it love it | Tee to ruffle shirt via Tatertots & Jello |
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| Tees to tiered dress via iammommahearmeroar | >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> | No sew headbands via iammommahearmeroar |
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| Retro turban via Sewing in No Mans Land | Braided headband via make it love it | Knotted headband via Sugar Bee Crafts |
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| Twisted tee necklace via Whole Living | Infinity scarf via Craftaholics Annonymous | Braided color block scarf via Live Love Craft |
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| Ruffle scarf via Ruffles and Stuff | Braided bracelets via henry happened | Knitted button belt via Sneezerville |
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| Braided belt via Delia Creates | >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> | Tee shirt yarn via Let Birdz Fly |
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| Dishcloth tees via Crafster | Tee wrapped wreath via A Little Hut | Spiral flowers via iLoveToCreate |
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| Rolled rosette via Smile Monsters | Ruffle flower via Emily’s Little World | Puffy pom poms via Craftaholics Anonymous |
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| Latch hook rug via Xoelle | Hula hoop rug via Family Fun | Crocheted tee rug via One Dog Woof |
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| Alphabet bean bags via A Red Kitchen | Little rabbit softie via Chez Beeper Bebe | Ruffle Pillow via Floral Showers |
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| Ruffle flower pillow via The Sweet Life | Tee memento quilt via Lil Blue Boo | Tee memento quilt via While They Snooze |
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| Winter holiday stocking via Prudent Baby | Carry-all tote via Martha Stewart | Craft clean-up rags via Simple Organized Living |
Thanks so much for featuring me in this great roundup! So many good ideas…
Sarah, you’re very welcome! Thanks for stopping by and for helping me solve my too short t-shirt dilemmas.
Wow – great list!
Thanks, Rebekah! There are truly some amazing crafters out there. It was hard to pick just 60 (ish).
Fun list! I love the braided bracelets. I made something similar except I finger knit it.
Thanks, Kristen! Finger knitting sounds interesting – I will have to look into that.