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T-Shirt crafts are fun for all ages, even adults. You can do so much with t-shirts other than tie dye and decorating with paint or iron-ons. You can recycle them to make beautiful pillows, backpacks or totes, you can create a whole new blouse, hair clips, a skirt or even a pair of shorts and even a scarf. Next time you have to think twice before you throw out an old t-shirt.
Of all the letters from A to Z my favorite shirt is the one called T.
T-Shirts, for so long just for wearing.
Sometimes for exercise, getting soaked from all of my sweating.
Other times emblazoned with funny quips sarcastic or brash.
What oh what should we do with our favorites though
when they're stained or too small and ready for the trash.
Why, don't trash those great memories don't waste all that cotton.
Instead make some great recycled T-Shirt crafts that won't soon be forgotten.
How to Make No-Sew Tote Bag Craft from Recycled Old T-Shirts - These no-sew t-shirt tote bags are so easy to make that you can make tons of them to take with you to the grocery store to use instead of plastic or paper grocery bags. Follow the easy-to-follow, step by step instructions below.
T-Shirts and Autographed Handprints Keepsake - This is a great craft to make for last day of school or camp for keepsake memories.
Around the House Kids' T-Shirts - House paint turns a T-shirt into something cool with the around the house kids' T-shirt decorating project. Your T-shirt will be more personalized if you use the paint colors from your own house!
Basic How-To Tie-Dye Directions - Here are some basic directions for tie-dyeing along with some helpful hints and tips.
Batik Kids' T-Shirts - These batik kids' T-shirts are beautiful, colorful, and simple to make. The great thing about these batik T-shirts is that no matter how many you make, each will be different.
How to Tie Dye a Shirts -Dyeing is a long-practiced past time of not only hippies, but also bland people like you and me. Question is, how do you do it?
Tie and Dye a T-shirts -Tie-dye is a technique in which certain areas of fabric are bound or tied so as to resist color when the material is immersed in a dye bath. While the craft has been practiced in nearly every part of the world for hundreds of years, it probably began in ancient Asia and spread to Africa.
How to Tie Dye - Complete Instructions - Use fibre reactive dye for tie-dyeing. Do not use all-purpose dye!
How to Tie Dye an Old White Shirt - Take an old white shirt suffering from the "dingies" and turn it into a rainbow masterpiece! I'll show you how.
In the Mist Kids' T-Shirts : Customizing T-Shirts Activities for Children - When you make the in the mist kids' T-shirt, you'll remember your last walk through the woods by using the materials you collected on your trek. Fern fronds work well, but any kind of large leaves will work.
Make a Colorful Tie-Dyed T-Shirts - The above age and time guidelines are estimates and may vary greatly depending on what dying agent you choose to use. For best results, read through all of these steps before you start making this craft.
Making a Splash Kids' T-Shirts - If your son or daughter excels at a particular sport, the making a splash kids' T-shirt is a great way to display their team spirit.
Native American Feather Kids' T-Shirts - The Native American feather kids' T-shirt celebrates the Native American spirit with a lovely feather-print design. A silver button and tiny "beads" of fabric paint make a colorful finish.
Recycle T-Shirt Backpack/Tote - When you see the “helping hand” symbol on a project, it means you may need adult supervision to do the project. Always cover your work surface with a mat or some type of protective covering like wax paper or plastic. Always use care when using tools or a heat source. Be careful and safe!
Spiral Kids' T-Shirts - The spiral kids' T-shirt decorating idea uses a cool spiral technique to create a one-of-a-kind T-shirt sure to become your kid's favorite.
Spray Painted T-shirts - Use a simple stencil to give a shirt a professional screen printed look. This is a great beginners project to customizing your own clothing. Just follow these easy steps.
Tie-Dye Kids' T-Shirts - Kids will love wearing this cool tie-dye kids' T-shirt, with its bright bursts of color. What's more, the process of making a tie-dye T-shirt is fun for kids and adults, too.
Trivia Challenge Kids' T-Shirts - You'll keep them guessing when you wear the trivia challenge kids' T-shirt. Personalize this kids' T-shirt design by choosing trivia questions about your favorite subject.