How To Recycle Your T-shirts Into New: Refashion ideas for 40+

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Rejuvenate your old T-shirts! Make them flatter your body in a new way while showing your sewing creativity to the world. Some inspiring examples 'how', plus some good books on knits and T-s.

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Happens to all of us. Over the years we end up with so many T-shirts we no longer wear. But instead of throwing here I share some ideas on how to recycle your T-shirts into new. Refashion ideas for 40+ can make you shine even better!

Some highlights in this episode:

[2:30] Some essential resources to help you start refashioning. Quick overview what is included in this episode.

[4:35] Why you should rework your old T-shirts.

[6:15] Easy care tips to make T-shirts last longer.

[8:15] Questions to consider and two initial direction or strategies when thinking how to recycle old T-shirts into new.

[10:40] Tips on how to strengthen the material if you’re adding embellishment or similar.

[11:10] Other ways and ideas, including example of the distinctive appliqué that Alabama Studio use to create their unique artwear.

[12:40] Few other ideas for how to change the surface of the material while keeping the garment more or less intact.

[15:55] Some examples of quick projects that change the look of a T-shirt with materials at hand.

[17:30] Two more books on how to recycle old T-shirts into new styles and how to use them when over 40.

[18:50] Three examples of more creative upcycling approach that suit better mature body types. Plus, some insights about the creative process.

[23:10] A couple of books that offer great coverage of the essentials around working with knitted fabrics in general (plus my tip for vintage books).