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Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

Everyone has old T-shirts, whether they are for adults or children. Usually we throw away the old T-shirts that we no longer wear or store them in the bottom of the box, then you will suffer a big loss. The editor teaches you a few DIY methods to turn waste into treasure, perfect for practicality.
Old T-shirts turned into holiday decorations: When celebrating holidays in kindergarten or at home, use old T-shirts to make decorative balls. You can hang them on a tree or in the room. It is very atmospheric!

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

Cut the T-shirt into strips. Use cardboard to make a ring and cut a notch. Note that the cardboard is double-layered (you can replace it with a yarn ball). Put a strip of cloth into the middle of the cardboard and make a circle. , and then start wrapping the thread around the outside of the cardboard. Finally, use scissors to cut through the gap in the middle of the double-layer cardboard, tie it tightly, and use scissors to trim the shape and complete~

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

Old T-shirts turned into cloth bags:

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

Whether you are going out to the supermarket to buy something, or hanging it at home to store some things, it is very practical.

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

Cut off the sleeves of the T-shirt

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

Cut it into a suspender-like style

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

Use a sewing machine to close the bottom

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

You can have a beautiful and practical bag in just a few simple steps

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

Old T-shirts turned into hollow storage bags: Mothers with children at home can hook up a few of these hollow bags and hang them on the wall, so that no matter how many toys they have, they won’t have to worry about running out of room to put them.

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

The bottom of the cloth bag is a semicircle, and then crocheted upwards circle by circle. Babies who have a crochet foundation can try it.

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

Old T-shirts turned into storage boxes: Some people may think floor mats are too complicated, so make a simpler storage box!

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

In fact, it is the same operation as adding iron wire to crochet

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

Let’s take a look at the dynamic graph

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

Finally, after crocheting all the strips of fabric, crochet one circle with wool.

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls

The simple and cute storage box is ready, perfect for storing small craft tools.

Tutorial on how to DIY old T-shirts into decorative balls