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T-shirt Recycling

Learn how to make T-shirt yarn with the old T-shirts and how to use it. In addition, learn how to do upcycle tee shirts into useful projects. Another eco-friendly craft - recycling tee shirts.

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	DIY T-Shirt Crafts From Braided Bracelets to Floor Pillows, 50 Unexpected Ways to Recycle Your Old T-Shirts by Adrianne Surian - Paperback - Published 2015 Affiliate Link to Amazon
	Jersey Yarn Creations This book has 20 projects to crochet or knit using jersey yarn, also known as T-shirt, fabric and textile yarn, is a chunky, stretchy yarn made from strips of jersey fabric. by Alexandre Callier-Taylor - Paperback - Published 2015 Affiliate Link to Amazon
	Making Jewelry with T-Shirt Yarn How to Create Fabulous Fabric Accessories by Lorine Mason - Paperback - Published 2013 Affiliate Link to Amazon
	T-Shirt Yarn This book gives 24 great projects to crochet and knit using t-shirt yarn. by Sandra Dr Lebrun - Paperback - Published 2014 Affiliate Link to Amazon
	The Upcycled T-Shirt 28 Easy-to-Make Projects That Save the Planet • Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor & Gifts by Jenelle Montilone - Paperback - Published 2015 Affiliate Link to Amazon
	Bag - Shaggy Bag This shaggy bag can be crocheted with t-shirt yarn. Craft Passion
	Carnation A fabric carnation make with t-shirt yarn. The Little Tresures
	Coaster - T-Shirt Yarn Braided Coasters Upcycle t-shirt into unique coasters. Carolyn's Homework
	Doll Infinity Scarf How to make a doll infinity scarf from t-shirt yarn for an American Girl Doll or 18" doll. This is a super quick and easy project. Needlepointers.com
	Duster - Reusable Duster Project for making reusable duster from t-shirt yarn. Verdigris Knits
	Hairband Create hairband from an old t-shirt and add machine embroider a small design. Ann The Gran Community
	Hanging Planter Holder An easy knotted t-shirt hanging plant holder. Craft Foxes
	How to Make a T-Shirt Quilt Do you have piles of t-shirts around the house with sentimental value that you don't wear? Make a t-shirt quilt. Needlepointers.com
	Necklace - T-shirt Yarn Knotted Necklace A quick easy necklace with t-shirt yarn. Sugar Bee Crafts
	Pillow - T-Shirt Pillow How to turn a t-shirt into a pillow. Jezebel
	Placemats Weave placemats using t-shirt yarn. Creative Jewish Mom
	Rug - No-sew Rag Rug Instructions for a rag rug using t-shirt yarn. Little House in the Suburbs
	Rug - T-shirt Rug The Happy Housewife
	Scarf - Tee Shirt Scarf Tutorial Cut Out and Keep
	T-Shirt Pillow How to make a t-shirt pillow. Ruffles and Stuff
	T-Shirt Pillow Recycle an old, favorite t-shirt into a pillow. All Free Crafts
	T-Shirt PIllow A video on how to sew a t-shirt pillow. Needlepointers.com
	T-Shirt Quilt Basic tee shirt quilt instructions. Goose Tracks
	T-Shirt Quilt How to... All People Quilt
	T-Shirt Quilt How to make a t-shirt quilt. Condo Blues
	T-Shirt Tote How to make a t-shirt tote bag by recycling an old tee shirt. This simple and quick tote bag can be made in less than a half hour and is so easy to make even someone learning to use can made it. Needlepointers.com
	T-Shirt Yarn - How to Make T-Shirt Yarn Learn how to make one continuous strip of t-shirt yarn from a T-shirt. T-shirt yarn is also known as T-yarn. Upcycle old tee-shirts into yarn and have fun crocheting, knitting and weaving with it. T-shirt yarn is a suitable substitute for elastic when making cloth face masks. Needlepointers.com
	T-shirt Yarn - Joining Two Pieces A video on how to join two pieces of t-shirt yarn together without sewing. This is a quick method for joining t-shirt yarn. Needlepointers.com
	T-shirt Yarn - Joining Two Pieces (Method #2) A video showing how to join two pieces of t-shirt yarn together using a few small stitches. Needlepointers.com
	T-Shirt Yarn Necklace - How to Make A t-shirt yarn necklace is a great project for kids, tweens, teens and adults. It is SUPER QUICK and SUPER EASY and SUPER FUN .
	Tie Backs - Curtain Tie Backs How to make curtain tie backs by upcycling materials around the house including tee shirt curtain tie backs and jeans tie backs. Our Daily Craft
	Tote Bag - T-shirt Tote Bag Are you looking for a great, low-cost recycling project to do at home or with a group? Try this T-shirt tote bag. Instructables
	Tote Bag - Tee Shirt Tote Bag Have a drawer full of t-shirts that you never wear? Turn them into reusable shopping totes, and reclaim that drawer space. About.com