25 Easy DIY T Shirt Ideas for Summer

Last Updated on April 16, 2023 by Ellen Christian

Believe it or not, summer will be here and these hot summer fashions are easy enough to make yourself! Most of us have a few t-shirts in our closet that we don’t wear. While you can donate them or recycle them, wouldn’t it be more fun to make something new out of them? 

Easy DIY T Shirt Ideas for Hot Summer Fashions

There are a lot of easy DIY t-shirt ideas depending on what you want to create and your craft skill level. You can use fabric paint to create a pattern or design. You can cut the t-shirt into a tank top or fringe the bottom. You can turn one of your t-shirts into a dress for your daughter. Here are a few easy ideas to get you started.

1. 5 Minute Pocket Tee Tutorial
2. Diamond Back T-Shirt DIY
3. Easy Heart Cut Out
4. Printed T-Shirt DIY
5. Galaxy Twist Beach T-Shirt
6. Skull Cut Out DIY T-Shirt
7. T-Shirt to Tank Top
8. Watercolor T-Shirt with Sharpies
9. DIY Graphic T-Shirt
10. Add Felt Flower Artwork
11. T-Shirt Headbands
12. T-Shirt Revamp with Lace
13. DIY Distressed T-Shirt
14. Easy DIY T-Shirt Tote
15. DIY Workout T-Shirt
16. Make an Apron
17. T-Shirt Bracelet
18. Make a Stud T-Shirt
19. T-Shirt Bow Sleeves Without Sewing
20. DIY Kid’s Pocket T-Shirt
21. T-Shirt into a Baby Romper
22. T-Shirt into a Peplum Top
23. Reverse Stencil T-Shirt
24. Disney Side Polka Dot T-Shirt
25. Tie Dye Egyptian Collar T-Shirt

What’s your favorite way to upcycle a t-shirt to create your own hot summer fashions? I’ve used fabric paint a few times but would love to try tie-dye again. I haven’t done a tie-dye project since the kids were little.

I really love the idea of turning your old t-shirts into a braided rug as well. I can’t knit but I’ve asked my daughter to see if she can make me one for Christmas. I’d love to hear some of your ideas?

• Disney nail designs
• Ironing screen printed shirts
• Fabrics that don’t need to be ironed

Ellen Christian

Ellen is a busy mom of a 24-year-old son and 29-year-old daughter. She owns six blogs and is addicted to social media. She believes you can feel beautiful at any age and any size. She shares healthy, realistic beauty and fashion information geared toward women over 40. If you’d like to work together, email info@the-socialites-closet.com to chat.