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T-shirt takeover: 10 ways to reuse your old shirts
Published: 10/5/09, 11:20 AM EDT
By Supriya Doshi

I have countless cotton T-shirts at home. Some are in my dresser, others are in under-the-bed storage containers, and there are probably another dozen at my parents' house.

But, being the pack rat I am, I can't get rid of them for various sentimental reasons. The T-shirt we signed at the end of 5th grade; a gym uniform; marching band shirts corresponding to our show theme (don't laugh - marching band was awesome); race shirts; several variations on University of Illinois shirts ... the list goes on.

So, instead of donating the ones you like, but never wear, here are 10 ways to repurpose your T-shirts:

1. T-shirt bag (www.marthastewart.com/article/good-thing-t-shirt-bag): This one is one of my favorites. Not only are you reusing something, you're getting something useful out of the deal too. It's pretty simple, and it could make a great gift or gift bag. Plus, you get to pick your pattern!

2. Pillows (www.ehow.com/how-2071556-make-tshirt-pillow.html): I'd totally take one of these on a road trip or plane, though I'd opt for the square pillow rather than the T-shirt-shaped one. And instead of buying stuffing, you can use the leftover shirt scraps and even entire shirts.

3. Rags: This option is perfect if it's an ex's shirt or one that's too old to look good in bag or pillow form. No read directions for this one: Just tear or cut the shirt into pieces, or use it whole.

4. Pet toys (www.craftstylish.com/item/40916/how-to-make-sweater-dog-toys): If you're dog is less destructive than mine, these toys might work for you.

5. Underwear: If you're a sewing whiz, here's a site with directions and a pattern for making your own undies from a shirt: http://supernaturale.com/articles.html?id=70. Or, for less effort but more money, Solojones will do it for you: www.solojones.com/salvaged.aspx.

6. Wall art/decor: Some T-shirts are so cute they could be artwork. So make it happen! Frame your art in a shadowbox, or use it as fabric on chairs or other furniture.

7. Quilts: Another option for you crafty ones. Quilts would make great gifts, and particularly soft shirts could end up as baby blankets

8. Scarf (www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/tshirt-scarf): It's starting to cool down again in Chicago, but one of these should help you stay warm.

9. Rag rug (http://vintagechica.typepad.com/the-life-and-times-of-thi/2006/10/rag-rug-tutoria.html): Crocheting is a need-to-know for at least this tutorial on making a rug, but it might be worth learning for such an awesome, useful final product.

10. Napkins: Be super-duper eco-friendly by turning decent quality shirts into cloth napkins. Just cut into rectangles and sew!

Now that you've filled your house with T-shirt items, you might still have a few left. And you can't keep 'em all forever. So pick out a few and donate them so someone else can wear or reuse them
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