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Hey lovely readers! Did you know up to 95% of the textiles that are landfilled each year could be RECYCLED! (source) Up-cycling tees would actually save our earth and we can get some extra cash in our pockets. Doesn’t that sound great! But you must be wondering what are the cool ways to transform a thrift store tee?
Well, no worries because here are the top 7 up-cycled T-shirt ideas that anyone can try.
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In this post, you will find ideas on how to turn an old and boring tee into something much cooler and stylish. I have also shared a link to a wonderful Upcycled T-shirt book on Amazon so don’t forget to check it out too. You can buy a couple of basic cotton T-shirts and turn them into trendy tops without spending gazillion dollars and get a wardrobe full of clothes to wear to school/college every day. These ideas are so fun that I can bet you would be planning your next thrift store trip once you’re done. So let’s get started! 
The first project here is by Wobi Sobi where a normal tee was turned into a one-shoulder top with additional cascading details.
The next in line is the edgy detailed refashion where an ordinary shirt got some cool makeover at the shoulders. Check it out at StyleItChic.
And here’s another shoulder detail refashion. Quite simple and definitely easy. What do you think?
And the next in line is the very unique and my favorite up-cycled look. The designer did a great job adding the weaving details to the back of the tee. It definitely looks like a $100 tee now.
Image by Trash To Couture
Next, we have another unique style which would be great for summers. However, I think I would wear an inner inside for a modest look.
Image by Trash to Couture
Ruffles and roses did a great job with this tee. I like the ruffled collar. What a cute idea!
Image by Ruffles and Roses
And lastly, we have another recycle from one of my favorite bloggers where she took a men’s tee and up-cycled it into this chic tee. I love how it turned out. Don’t think I could’ve ever come up with that idea.
Get the tutorial at Sugar Bee Crafts
Okay, that’s the end of the list. In this list, I shared 7 totally awesome ways of up-cycling used tee shirts that you can DIY at absolutely no cost to reduce your carbon footprint and give back to the planet. Want to really help the environment and learn how to professionally up-cycle thrifty dresses and sweaters? Check out the (AD) Project Upcycle Class by Craftsy where you can learn how to make 5 different items from old thrift store finds. Isn’t that cool? Hurry up and sign up now! XD And here’s the book recommendation that I promised at the beginning of the post. The name of the book is 120 New Ways to Transform a T-shirt. Do check it out as it is just for $13.49 in paperback and much cheaper on kindle.
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there aren’t ten tshirts in this post, as the title says. The tshirt that is shown on the pin itself isn’t even included, and that’s the one I wanted to see. You may want to correct it, either the title or the post.
Hi Susan!
Thanks so much for the heads-up. As this post is really old, it got all messed while transferring to the new blog. I’ve updated the post now.
I looked for the tutorial you wanted to see but didn’t find it, I’m so sorry for the inconvenience caused.
Hope you have a nice day.
Hi this article clearly claims 7 up-cycled t shirts and only 6 are given and of course the one I want that is pictured in the beginning is not here.