Top 20 DIY t-shirt ideas -
make your own fashion for fun and profit
Learn how to screen print, make t-shirt stencils,
create a cool t-shirt using
scissors, dye a design with bleach,
how to make the
cheapest band t-shirts, draw designs on a t-shirt, make t-shirt
designs with paint and pens, tie-dye using fabric spray paint,
make inkjet heat transfers on t-shirts,
recycle t-shirts into a skirt, how to
deconstruct a t-shirt without sewing, sew a tube top
out of a t-shirt, DIY a shopping bag, easy
applique, DIY a hoodie scarf out of an old sweatshirt, give away t-shirts, much more!
Guide to the
world's best FREE t-shirt and DIY fashion ideas for dyeing,
applique, printing and re-engineering (first bookmark this page):
How to make your own
"tie-dyed" t-shirts... An ancient craft which exploded in
popularity during the hippy days of the 1960's and 1970's, tie-dyeing is
back in
a big way thanks to the retro fashion movement. You will find tie-dye t-shirts
selling on eBay for up
to $45-50 each these days! Why pay so much for tie-dye
fabric artistry when it's so easy and satisfying to
DIY at home. Visit
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cl_shirts_blouses/article/0,2025,DIY_13734_2272946,00.html
for a basic guide to the art of tie-dying, and see our DIY Supplies link above
for your tie-dye supplies. The
ultimate instructions for traditional tie-dying at home are
available on DVD and shipped worldwide from
http://www.truetiedye.com. A short video on the
traditional method of tie-dying can be seen for free at
http://www.simplyspray.com.au/webcontent2.htm.
How
to have a tie-dye t-shirt birthday party for children... We love this idea
for a kids party,
holiday or vacation care program activity - visit
http://familyfun.go.com/parties/birthday/feature/famf0603_tiedyeparty/ for
instructions on creating the entire
theme including irresistible invitations,
psychedelic t-shirt cake, blow painting, make-and-bake mini-magnets,
and of
course - how kids can tie-dye their own t-shirts! That's the old way of doing it
at least. The easiest way to
tie-dye t-shirts is to use Simply Spray soft fabric
paint. Safe for kids to use, no mess, no fuss. Visit
http://www.simplyspray.com.au/webcontent2.htm and watch the video on
how to have a tie-dye party for kids.
How to make kids "nature" t-shirts - a great holiday or camp activity... Kids collect flowers, leaves, or
objects of nature, then these shapes are bleached into brightly-coloured
t-shirts
(with a little adult help) by a very easy method. The result is a
strikingly beautiful, one-off design. Visit
http://www.libraryforlife.org/subjectguides/index.php/Crafts
for instructions (scroll all the way to the bottom of the
page for this craft
idea); and see our DIY Supplies link above for Zentex's "Sun Colour"
light-sensitive inks - non-toxic
alternative to bleach for safe use by
children. Soft fabric spray paint can be used with great effect for making
nature t-shirts. Leaves and shapes are placed on a lighter-coloured t-shirt,
then the fabric paint is sprayed lightly over
the area. Wonderful 'resist'
designs can be produced in this way. Visit
www.simplyspray.com.au for more
information
about this method.
How to make fashion applique t-shirts Clever DIY fashionista Katie McRae has
some great ideas about how to make beautiful applique t-shirts at under NZ$10
each
- and deconstructions for next to nothing. Cross the Tasman for the
instructions and more pics - visit http://www.nzgirl.co.nz/articles/4235.
How to make potato-print face t-shirts for a smash-hit kid's party activity... Can you believe this cool kids t-shirt
was printed using POTATOES!!! This is a fabulous birthday or slumber party
entertainment idea - and every child gets a precious gift to take home. Also a
great gift idea for kids to make for parents,
grandparents, teachers, siblings,
friends. Great for schools and OSH programs too! Visit
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=10396
for materials list, instructions, and step-by-step
video demonstration; and see
our DIY Supplies link above for non-toxic fabric ink supplies.
How to decorate t-shirts using rubber stamps... A very simple method for making unique
t-shirts as Christmas/birthday gifts, party favours - there are so many rubber
stamp designs available at craft, bargain and stationery stores. Visit
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cl_shirts_blouses/article/0,2025,DIY_13734_2270995,00.html
for easy-to-follow instructions, and see our DIY Supplies link above for unique
designs in rubber stamps.
How make your own stencils and print your own t-shirts... Dedicated DIY girl Anya Merryfield
describes an easy way to make your own stencils for t-shirt decoration - simple
shapes
are best to begin with - visit
http://www.nzgirl.co.nz/articles/6747.
How to make beautiful dresses for babies and girls - from a t-shirt... This idea is simply brilliant. You
won't believe it! Gorgeous, unique, individual dresses for babies and girls
made
in a jiffy from next to nothing. What a welcome gift, and an eye-catching
offering for stalls and fetes. Visit
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cl_children/article/0,2025,DIY_13726_2271293,00.html
to find how it's done.
Q: Who invented the t-shirt? Did you know that underwear wasn't
developed until the 19th century, and the t-shirt as we know it didn't
evolve
until somewhere between 1913 and 1932? Discover these and other amazing facts
about t-shirts at
wonderful Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia, at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-shirt.
How to make fashion applique t-shirts
How make your own stencils and print your own t-shirts...
How to make beautiful dresses for babies and girls - from a t-shirt...
How to cut an old t-shirt into a halter top within five minutes...
Q: Who invented the t-shirt?