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Nina from Your Memories Captured and Momma Go Round shows how to add a doily insert to a t-shirt. This is an easy way to add a bit of personality to a plain t-shirt. You can find crocheted doilies at… Read more ... 
Alexis from Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fashionable clutch out of a recycled t-shirt. I love the texture of all the overlapping bits of knit! Go to the tutorial.
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Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs over at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make her Brassy Ruffle Top out of a pair of plain t-shirts. The t-shirts need to be the same style, so check out… Read more ... 
Head over to Craft to find out how to create this embellished tunic. Start with a loose-fitting t-shirt and add beads and lace or other fancy trim. Go to the tute.
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Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to refashion a couple of plain t-shirts into this romantic lace-trimmed ruffled tee. Using t-shirts from lightweight knit gives it a fresh, airy feel. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make this little girl’s sundress or shirt from a trio of plain t-shirts. This style is so versatile! You can make one as a dress for a little girl, or a shirt for… Read more ... 
Michelle from jak boutique and My Gramma Said shows how to turn an oversized man’s t-shirt into a cute peasant shirt. The lightweight t-shirt knit drapes well and is soft against the skin. Go to the tutorial.
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Amy from The Butcher, The Baker, and The Craft Maker shows how to turn a t-shirt into a cardigan. Don’t worry if the shirt is too big; this tutorial will show how to resize it down into a cardigan that… Read more ... 
Heather from Crafty Schemes shows how to create a puffy, ruched effect on t-shirt sleeves. She started with a long-sleeved tee, then shortened the sleeves and made them all gathered and puffy. What a cute sleeve detail!! Go to the … Read more ... 
While the crotch snaps of a onesie mean that a shirt always stays tucked in, they can be inconvenient during potty training. The few seconds it takes to get everything unsnapped may mean the difference between a success and an… Read more ... 
Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to refashion a plain, boxy t-shirt into a fitted, fabulous tank embellished with ruffle flowers. So pretty!! Go to the tutorial.
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You’d think that the stretch knit of a t-shirt would mean that you can always count on a good fit. Sadly, that’s not true! I rarely find a t-shirt that fits well straight from the store. (Of course, I tend… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows an easy t-shirt refashion that turns an adult-sized t-shirt into a smaller, kid-sized one. Large t-shirts are readily available at garage sales and thrift stores, making this an economical source of cool clothes for… Read more ... 
Nicole from Create and Delegate shows how to make this cute pleated tank dress for little girls. It’s made from an adult-sized t-shirt. I love a loose, sleeveless dress for little girls! It’s cool and breezy in the summer, and… Read more ... 
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows the second in her 4 Shirts 4 Ways tutorial series. This time she reshaped the bottom hem of the t-shirt and added ruffles and beads. The rounded hem looks lovely… Read more ... 
