Diy Shirts

Tshirts are a warm weather favorite and are available in a variety of colors and styles. This instructional embroidery video demonstrates tips and tricks for getting great results when embroidering on thin and stretchy knits. Partake in this embroidery project - makes for fant ...more

T-shirt rugs and placements exactly like the one presented in this tutorial sell for upwards of $150 at home decorating stores, so why not save money and reduce your consumption by simply repurposing old T-shirts yourself? Watch this video to see how to knit together a T-shir ...more

If you're halfway through making a chainmail shirt, and confused on how you can join the front and back pieces together (or any two large pieces of chainmail), this tutorial gives you a few hints on how you can seamlessly bring two pieces together.

Joyyan King, Fashion editor and Marsha Welcher shows you how to create a tie dye t-shirt for yourself. A white cotton t-shirt dress is chosen and taken to the work table. Cotton holds the dye well hence it is ideal to go for a cotton dress for tie and dye. Lay out the dress ov ...more

Babies go through bibs almost as quickly as they do diapers, but here's a way to save some money by creating a bib from a t-shirt. Watch this how to video and learn how to create a useful baby bib from old pieces of clothing.

A cool t-shirt reconstruction lesson sent in to us by one of the loyal viewers of Thread Heads.

If you have kids, chances are you also have a pile of t-shirts that said rapidly-growing little ones have outgrown. Rather than throw them out or donate them, make them into something new! This video from Threadbanger will teach you how to sew two old t-shirts into a fun new t ...more

This is a video produced by KazzieHeart on Youtube explaining how to make a puffy hairbow from a t-shirt. Choose a t-shirt and cut two equal-sized rectangles approximately 8"X4". Placing the two pieces facing inward, three sides are sewn together. It is then turned right side ...more

Fold an origami cake case with shirt. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams. Diagrams for each origami works are printable on B5 and A4 paper. These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold ...more

No money for a new dress? No problem! If you can afford a cheap pack of Hanes tee's from your local drugstore, then you can afford this look! And if you are on an even tighter budget, you can sneak into your boyfriend or brother's bedroom and "borrow" his! Once you have your t ...more

If you have a stack of old t-shirts that sit in your dresser, unworn, why not get some use out of one of them by transforming it into a scarf? Save some money... You'll have scarves for days with this technique! You Will Need: • An old T-shirt • A yard stick • Chalk • Sew ...more

Are you sitting in class the last day before holiday break, simply dying over how long each minute is before that last bell rings and you get to head to Big Bear? Pass the time (though obviously do so discretely) by crafting these simple origami t-shirts. Each t-shirt is folde ...more

Got a bunch of t-shirts to fold? In this how to video, Greg Swanson and Joe Kelley use a ruler, tape and cardboard to create the most amazing t-shirt folding machine you have ever seen. You can get organized and fold your T-shirts with this machine.

Fashion a bikini absolutely no one else at the beach this summer will have by watching this sewing tutorial by GiannyL. Using only an old T-shirt, you'll learn how to cut the T-shirt into pieces and refashion it into a two-piece bikini. Experiment with any sort of colors you ...more

Feed the fashion designer in you and learn how to screen print your own t-shirts at home with these free fashion design videos. Part 1 of 11 - How to Do t-shirt screen printing. Do t-shirt screen printing - Part 2 of 11. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com D ...more

Learn how to screen print/ silkscreen a tshirt using the method of stenciling. Have you ever wanted to paint your own shirt? Now you can know how! Just a couple things: before you post-wash the shirt, iron the front and back of the design, with a piece of scrap fabric between ...more

Watch this instructional stenciling video to create your own stencil using a few simple tools. This stencil was created in Adobe Photoshop 7.0. You will need freezer paper, X-acto knife, a t-shirt, stiff cardboard,fabric paint, a foam brush, poly glitter (optional), and an iro ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to make an iron on transfer for a t-shirt. The materials you will need are: a printer, an iron, hard surface, transfer paper, and t-shirt! To start, find the art that you want to put on your picture and then you will need to transfer it onto the ...more

If you sew a lot, your probably have a massive quantity of old fabric scraps lying around. This four-part video will teach you how to recycle those strips into all sorts of fun textile projects. These include a quilt, tie-dye strips, and notebook covers for your children's (or ...more

Making three different scarves out of an old T-shirt is fast and simple. For the first one, lay the t-shirt out flat and cut horizontally from one underarm to the other. Next, cut one layer of the tube. Now cut straight lines every 1/2" inch all the way up to the last inch of ...more

Here's a design to fold a shirt out of a bill. Origami? Or Moneygami? Or Orimoney?

In this Beauty and Style category video tutorial you will learn how to iron a white men’s dress shirt. Place the shirt on an ironing board. Make sure the iron is warm. Then start ironing as shown in the video. Iron the edges, iron between the buttons and iron over the pocket. ...more

Being patriotic for the Fourth of July doesn't mean you have to completely surrender your fashion sense! Gianny L, master DIY fashion guru, will show you in this video how to snip a bikini out of an old tricolored shirt. Gianny's DIY swimsuit is red, white and blue, but it ca ...more

A quick, efficient way to fold a shirt Fold a shirt the Japanese way. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

The T-shirt may be the king of casual wear, but take care of it like your finest dress shirt and you'll be able to stay casual a good long time. You Will Need: * A T-shirt in need of folding * And a clean, flat surface Step 1: Lay facedown On a flat surface, lay the T-shirt ...more

Learn how to origami fold a dollar bill (or any other monetary note) into a t-shirt shape.

Watch this instructional fashion design video to transform any sweater into a cool t-shirt. Find an old sweatshirt and cut off the sleeves. Cut small, measured, horizontal slits into the front and back of the shirt to give it a sexy and breathable design.

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to turn a t-shirt into a pillowcase. The materials required for this project are: a pillow, a shirt (that fits over the pillow), pin, needle, thread, decorative trim and a sewing machine. Begin by flipping the shirt inside out and slip ...more

TM Lewin shows us his technique to perfectly iron a man's shirt. You should have what he calls an ironing kit. An iron with a good steaming function, a spray bottle, and a can of starch for a more formal look, and an ironing board. To start lightly spray the shirt with the wat ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to draw an animated shirt collar. Users will need a sheet of paper and a drawing utensil. Begin by drawing the neck of the figure and attach the head to the neck by connecting it with a chin. Add some lines on the neck for details. At ...more

In this clothing care video series, learn how to iron and press a dress shirt, so that you never find yourself in this scenario and potentially ruin your chances at career advancement. Our expert will show you how to use and ironing board, how to fill the iron with water, star ...more

This week, the thread heads teach us how to make our t-shirts cooler, by cutting slits all over them. Not only are they stylish, but they make you look like Wolverine just attacked you. Awesome!

Get ready to make your own Tie-Dye t-shirt! Host Lisa Bleyaert is going to show you how to do this cool craft! You will need a t-shirt, a bucket of water, rubber bands, a plastic bag, a ketchup bottle, a mustard bottle, two different colors of dye, and the step-by-step instruc ...more

Sure, you've probably seen a million YouTube videos that feature the impressive schemes of 2,000-sided modular origami balls that seem to defy gravity as well as patience. But sometimes the simplist origami craft is the most striking. The origami collared shirt and tie-shaped ...more

Need to iron a shirt for an important occasion? Smooth out your ironing technique with this housekeeper's how-to, which demonstrates the proper technique for pressing a men's dress or sport shirt using an electric iron and ironing board. For more information, including a step- ...more

Yarn is certainly not the most expensive fabric-making material world, but why would you spend $5 for a roll when you can spin together yarn yourself? Learn how to craft expensive-looking cotton tube yarn by simply cutting it out of old, unused T-shirts. Watch this video to g ...more

These adorable cards are perfect for gifting your daddy-o on Father's Day, but you should by no means limit yourself to just that one holiday. These collared shirt and tie cards are also suitable for your dad's birthday, or even for your boyfriend on his birthday. With strong ...more

Anyone who's tried to redecorate their home or even one room in their home knows that between new furniture, paint, and new upholstery, the budget for the job - or lack thereof - begins to skyrocket quickly. You can cut back at least a little bit, though, on matching pillowca ...more

Check out this video to learn how to make a zipper bolero with an old t-shirt. It's a bit of a complicated project, but you'll get it after watching this video. Make sure you have a sewing machine! These awesome tips are from threadbanger.

Highlight your individuality by customizing a tee-shirt—without much time, effort, or money. Here are some ideas to get you started. Check out this Howcast video tutorial on how to make a custom T-shirt. You Will Need * A T-shirt * Fabric paint * A paintbrush * Tie-dye kit * ...more

Are you frustrated with the way your clothes look when you take them out of your suitcase after you arrive at your hotel? Learn how to fold clothes quickly and properly in this free clothing care video series, including tips for folding shirts, sweatshirts, blouses, pants, jea ...more

Here is a quick and easy way to fold a T-shirt in less than 5 seconds, all in one quick motion. Laying your shirt down on a table or flat surface, simply pinch your shirt with your left hand about halfway down the line of one of your sleeves. Crossing over with your other hand ...more

Want to be a ninja? This ViewDo video tutorial will show you how to make a ninja mask from a t-shirt. Once you have your t-shirt ninja mask made, the rest is up to you... learn some martial arts or something. Kyeaah!

We're bringing back the Vest in a whole new way. Move over Ferris Bueller, this quick and easy t-shirt restyling will have you stylin' in no time.

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use a Mac, a printer and heat transfer paper to create custom t-shirts from your digital photographs. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to cheat on a test wearing a long sleeved shirt. First, you will need to take a white piece of printer paper and see how large you can cut it so it fits comfortably in your hand without being seen. After this, cut the paper to the size you want i ...more

While some parents like to spoil their little babies with the highest quality (and most expensive) items from Dior, most of us know that babies and toddlers grow out of their clothes faster than weeds overgrow a garden. While their clothes should be appropriately cute, there's ...more

This video by Wowzzydot shows us an easy way to silk screen/stencil a garment. Using either a t-shirt or baby onesie, you can decorate it in the style of our choice. She clearly tells you the supplies you will need, embroidery hoop,sheer fabric, such as a curtain panel, paint ...more

Got a t-shirt that doesn't quite fit? Darting could be a great way to fix it. The guys at ThreadBanger teach you how to dart your clothing for a better fit.

Men's dress shirts are arguably the most important part of their wardrobe, and washing them without shrinking, fading, or fraying is tough. This video will show you just how to do it, ensuring that you look sharp at work and formal events.

To kick off T-shirt Madness week, Threadbanger forum member ArtCrazed shows us how-to make an adorable purse out of two old tees! Follow along with the steps in this how-to video and learn how to refurbish some old clothes into something new! Threadbanger is one of WonderHowT ...more

This tutorial is an awesome tie dye how to video by Cowboy Hippy from Happyhippie.com. Cowboy Hippy shows you step by step of the tie dye process, how to create cool designs, all while providing insightful commentary. Learn how to make your own dye, and how to process your shi ...more

Stencils are an easy way to add to a basic t-shirt. Draw a design, cut it out, and get ready to paint. This video printmaking tutorial shows how to easily stencil a t-shirt. Follow along and make your own.

Got a bag of old t-shirts that have been with you too long that you don't want to throw them away, but are piling up too fast that you're tempted to toss them on the counter at the Salvation Army? Keep your old t-shirts by your side without compromising storage space by making ...more

Old t-shirts really don't get the loving they deserve. Most of us would either toss or donate our old clothes, thinking there's really no use for them other than the obvious clothing purpose. But old t-shirts possess a great ability to transform into something new. In this ep ...more

Here is a thorough printmaking demonstration on using a silk screen to print. Learn how to print your own t-shirts. You must have a screen prepared.