New clothes are expensive. So, why buy new when you can repurpose what you already have. When your clothes grow too small, get a few stains or become unfashionable, why not use some of these upcycled clothing ideas to make them new again? You can even go shopping at thrift stores for the items you need for these DIY projects, and still save a ton of money.
10 Upcycled Clothing Ideas To Save You Money
Braided Recycled Tshirt Headband – Crafts By Amanda
T Shirt Makeover – Champagne Style Bare Budget
DIY Owl Shirt using Clorox Bleach Pen – Glued To My Crafts Blog
How to make a tshirt into a Skirt – Condo Blues
DIY Ombre Shorts – Cheap Is The New Classy
How to Make a Fleece Scarf – Stockpiling Moms
DIY Tank Top into a Girl’s Sundress – Couponing For Freebies
DIY Infinity Scarf from an Old Jersey Dress – Jen at Dapperhouse
Shirt to Skirt Refashion – Muslin and Merlot
Flowered Headband – One Creative Mommy
Aimee Fauci says
We actually did the bleach shirt at my daughter’s art paper. All the kids loved it.
Kiwi says
Those ombre shorts are so adorable! The headband is awesome too!
Pam says
I always love finding new ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle. These are some great ways to reuse clothes that aren’t up to being donated!
Deb says
How fun! Love the idea of upcycling instead of donating. Sharing these ideas with my crafty daughter.
Jeanine @ sixtimemommy.com says
So awesome! I looooove the headband and infinity scarf. I love infinity scarfs so I need to try that one!
Amy Desrosiers says
I think it is great that these bloggers were able to upcycle old clothes. I want to eventually try dyeing my kids stained shirts to try to give them new life.
Christie says
I love that tshirt headband! My girl would love it!
debra p says
I never thought of making my own Infinity Scarf – awesome idea! I love upcycling clothes.
Kathleen says
Love the bleached shirt idea! Such a great way to repurpose shirts that might get stained or ruined by little ones.
Dawn McAlexander says
I know! That one really is cute. I will definitely be trying that one soon!
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
Great upcycling ideas – have you seen the one where people turn their denim booty shorts into handbags? That one makes me giggle a little! I do like that scarf idea!
Dawn McAlexander says
I have. I remember back in the day when everyone carried denim purses, too!
Dina says
What great ideas. I love seeing how to repurpose things I already own. Thanks for all the great ideas.
Janel (A Mom's Take) says
I love the idea of using bleach to put a cool design on an old tee. Great tricks to making clothes last a little bit longer.
fancygrlnancy (Nancy Partin) says
These are some great ideas to upcycle. I like the cute scarf.
Brandy says
What a crafty idea .. to upcycle old clothing in unique, fun, useful ways. I thank you for this post, because I currently have some old clothes that I am not sure what to do with!
Mary O'Malley says
The bands are cute. I really like the owl bleached shirt a lot.
Michele says
I love upcycling projects. We’re working on a few fun things made from old sweaters right now. I really like the owl tshirt. Using a bleach pen is brilliant!
Nicole Dz says
I love the Braided Recycled Tshirt Headbands these would be great to make for the gym or for stocking stuffers this Christmas.
ellen beck says
I remember when upcycling wasnt a word it was a necessity. I think we upcycled everything without thibking about it- and we still doo now.