Old T-shirts

[Stacey]

Hey, what are some things to do with old t-shirts? Or shirts that are too big or small, but still have a cool logo.

Thanks! Any suggestions would be awesome!

-Stacey

 

[GodFlute2]

If they're just worn out, we use them as rags, logo or not. If they're the wrong size we give them to someone that they'll fit.

 

[NorwayUnn]

they are used as rags here too, lol

 

[Endelyon]

Cut out the logo or whatever piece you like, and then sew it onto something.

A cushion, maybe.

 

[Ms.Garnet]

I saw an article where someone cut the logo part into a nice rectangle, then sewed the rectangles together to form a very neat quilt top. You could get it quilted or do it yourself by buying a layer of quilt batting and use a flat sheet that is a little bigger than the t-quilt top. Tack the layers together/get someone who quilts to show you if you don't or go to HGTV.com to find quilting shows. After you tack the layers, just turn the sheet bottom up on the edges to form a hem around the edges! Presto - you have a very neat quilt! If you don't have that many, just make a throw size quilt!

 

[hischildsindik]

The t-shirt quilt (can be done with sweat shirts as well) is a great idea. My boss at work has had one done for each of her daughters upon graduation, both from college and high school. Each were active in lots of things and thus had lots of t-shirts.

If you don't have so many, like Mrs. Garnet said, a lap quilt, still not enough, just alternate blocks with some other common color fabric. Have fun with it!

 

[thepinkpencil3]

Make a pillow! I took a shirt from when I was younger, it has my name on it and I love it. I stitched up the sleeves and the bottom, then stuffed it.. and sewed up the neck. It's a cute decoration... and it's a good way to preserve a shirt.

 

[medley]

My family has many shirts that are perfectly good, but the sleeves, necks, and bottoms are worn out. In other words, the middle is still as good as new, so I cut the centers out, and make pillow covers for small pillows out of them, and let my pets use them for beds, etc.