10 Upcycles to Make Your T-Shirts Look Expensive! | Designer Thrift Flips

Here's 10 DIY ways to take your plain old t-shirts and make them look super expensive and designer. These upcycles will give you tons of inspiration to transform all your tees!
COLOR CHANGE
1. Bleach Tie Dye: • How To Tie-Dye With Bl...
CREATE LAYERS
2. Orange Layer Top: • 3 Super Cute DIY Easy ...
3. Ruffled Top: • DIY Cute Ruffle Crop T...
DRAMATIC SHOULDERS
4. Shoulder Pad Tee: • Easy DIY Shoulder Pad ...
5. Puff Sleeve Tee: • DIY Puff Sleeve T-shir...
MIX IT UP
6. Two Toned:
7. Mesh Back w/Straps: • 5 Simple Thrifted Upcy...
8. Denim Corset Tee: • DIY Jeans to Denim Cor...
CHANGE IT UP
9. Jumpsuit: • Easy T-shirt to Shorts...
10. Two Toned, Tie Dye, Puff Sleeve: • DIY Puff Sleeve T-shir...
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[@anneard1674]

girl, I LOVE the energy you bring to your incredible creativity! as a 72 yr. old white lady I can still relate to some of your approaches. My Depression Era father taught me to "make everything go 3 if not 4 times as far as it was originally meant to go". But instead of saying "I made it myself" I think Id say "it is a one of a kind designer piece" When daughter was middle school she was TALL and SKINNY (now 5'!2" saying Mama no girl wants to be 6 ' tall) and I could not buy pants long enough. Began to get yard sale slacks fitting her waist and making those preppy cuffed shorts to match sweaters she had. Friends at school would want to know where she got them and she was embarrassed to say "my mama made it" so I told her to say "it is from a Unique Boutique those one of a kind places... lol worked for years You go girl!!!

[@BlueprintDIY]

I like that!… one of a kind boutique. 😍

[@d.h.fremont3027]

I have to tell you, the energy and desire to express your unique self is very strengthening for me. For all women I suppose.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Im so glad 🙌🏾☺️

[@rdfjfgjyfdhfghy67456]

I rewatch this video every summer. It's literally so energising and refreshing to just get started!

[@BlueprintDIY]

That’s awesome!

[@jeanwestackroyd2966]

I love all your ideas Angelina, and you carry them off like no other. Thankyou for sharing good things.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks so much!! 😁

[@SilverCrowTarot]

I am SO glad I found your channel! I'm just starting to make my own clothes again after a 30yr hiatus and I've forgotten so much. And, as a former VP of Goodwill, I know what gems you can find on the thrift store rack. Now to get brave enough to start cutting in to finds I want to restyle. Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement! Back to binge watching your videos......

[@BlueprintDIY]

That's awesome! I'm so happy for you. Welcome to the BlueprintDIY family! 🤗💕

[@godblessher1]

My goodness! You are so clever and out of the box. I love your designs and ideas. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you!! 😊 Blessings to you as well! 🙏🏽

[@deniseoates7147]

One of these no sew will be the first thing I going to try when I finally get out the scissors. Also have not been finding a good oversized men's tee that not for a company or something like that. I already saved the videos for some of these. Yea the romper was a little increase in difficulty so that something to look at for next year for my granddaughter maybe. Are the kid going to be doing virtual schooling? That going to be something to juggle with the 3 of them. But at least you can make your own schedule. You are such a blessing. Stay safe! Thanks for sharing and blessing to you and all in the days to come.

[@CyraGetsFit]

Between you and Adey from Well Loved, there is SOOOOO much beautiful and amazing inspiration here! I LOVE this channel. Your vision and creativity are OFF THE CHARTS!!!! I am seam ripping a woman's dress and skirt suit, a man's button up and sweater, and about 5 men's suits. I JUST have to get to sewing up some beautiful creations of my own.

[@Jen-CelticWarrior]

Love your energy AND your projects and videos! Thanks!

[@loveinahopelessplace]

I love your transitions and editing especially in this video!! Thank you for everything!

[@retroredo9850]

I love the mutton sleeves. Ive been sewing 56 years. I sew technically very well. I even use sewing machine to sew on buttons. Hand and glue I never do! But besides now being old and wont wear sleeveless in public and have a large baby tummy, Im also a plain person. I cant get past my pants being black or stretch pull on jeans! You are helping me to see what more I could do. I often use smaller tshirts...teens have great ones in over printed lace and velvets etc......to replace sleeves. I keep the bottom hem and trace the cap on sleeve I took off. But.....I should be doing more style! I could easily make puff sleeves. Since Im still hovering around 1x...ive been losing weight not much in thrift store fits me. I have bought a lot of interesting tees in prints and graphics. I want to make "material" so I can make tshrit dresses or tunic tops. But I cant think much how to do without it looking like a quilt. I dont quilt so I never developed even that quilters eye on how to mix and match colors and prints. But you are certainly helping my outlook to design!

[@BlueprintDIY]

This makes me so happy! Yayyy! Keep exploring. I was pretty much the same when I first started, very plain. But then I realized it was only because I was bored with what I could find in stores for my budget.

[@mayramendoza2635]

Love it, love it, love it. Thank you so much!! God bless 💖 and stay safe!!

[@BigAl77777]

You are so hardworking and talented!!!! Truly an inspiration, NEW SUBBIE and Sewing enthusiast. ty so much for your labor of love

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks so much!! 😁 Welcome to the BlueprintDIY family! 🤗💕

[@debjax9241]

Such pretty colors on the orange and magenta tees.....these would be beautiful with the colors mixed as in putting the orange ruffle on the magenta tee.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yesss!

[@HellenaHanbasquet]

I love these ideas! They're not my style but they've got me thinking outside the box for what is my style. Thank you for sharing your great ideas!!! ❤

[@kariqualls4578]

Love LOVE this channel. Can’t wait to try several of these. (But even if I didn’t like a single one; I’d have to watch because of Angelina’s creativity and fun bubbly personality! Love her!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Awww, you’re the best! 🥰

[@eugeniah25]

Omg Angelina, you’re so creative, talented!! I love the T-shirt with fluffy sleeve! I will do It!! Thank you for sharing :)

[@ersteed784]

Omgggggg!! I’m so happy that I found your page! You’re amazingly talented! ❤❤❤

[@croutonic3324]

You're a GENIUS! Totally gonna try the split t shirt vibe

[@ashleycaulfield1823]

Amazing video! I just discovered your channel and can't wait to check out all of your work. Thank you for putting this out here!

[@kwokting]

I've watched every single tutorial mentioned in this video, but I still enjoyed and watched this entire video XD

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you!! 💕🙏🏽

[@janespring9224]

where are they?! I don't see any links in the description where she said to look =(

[@BlueprintDIY]

@@janespring9224 Oh my gosh! I can't believe I missed that! I need to go add them now, but which one are you looking for? I can give you the link.

[@janespring9224]

@@BlueprintDIY I need em all! I can wait thanks! just a new sub - looking fwd to these projects! thank you! =)

[@BlueprintDIY]

@@janespring9224 I added the links. Thanks so much for letting me know! 💕

[@christinemichele2318]

These are all so classy! Thank you!!

[@softboi_sounds]

The shoulder pad tee looks so cool!

[@lalvoz888_]

I love waking up to this 😎 incredible ideas all across the board

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks so much!! 😁

[@alicejump2290]

AMAZING! Just your way of seeing the clothing item, makes me look at other pieces, with your eyes!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you!! 😊

[@cherylgafner9903]

This is WAAAY out of my talent range, but brava!!!!

[@DeeNaNaa23]

Love love and love all of yours ideas, thank you so so much lady.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you!! 😊💕

[@mikaylaw-c8823]

Love ir all! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@psikofan]

I love all the beautiful creations you make, for sure Im gonna subscribe. regards from Toronto.

[@jacquelinejacqueline162]

Angelina you are Amazing! Thank you so much.🤗

[@harmonyhomeandgarden]

Love all of these great ideas!! Thank you!

[@hellspawn137]

You are honestly so amazing! I really enjoy and get a lot out of your videos

[@kayesmith2518]

Grl!! U r a clothing rockstar!!🎸 Absolutely love how u see such vision in a piece

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you!! 😊

[@robinnkoster4665]

Just started watching your channel! I’m addicted, this is an amazing channel for a beginner like me. Keep it up, i love your voice and enthusiasm! ❤️

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks so much!! 😁

[@uprayup]

Thank you so much for your video. *You are Amaaaazzzing!!!*

[@trishstewart4160]

Beautiful & bold.

[@tamaramainardi9068]

I have projects I should probably finish and this has me inspired to do so!!

[@convenantcreations6017]

Love your exciting videos and ideas. Great creativity ❤ Getting ready to Pop mine. 😂😂

[@theresaforte2202]

I’m just stumbling upon your channel earlier today so needless to say I’m glad I did! I’m loving the Magenta & Orange tees…. However I did not grasp the method of how you achieved the final look. 😟

[@tonibates5341]

Me too

[@vegtbull]

Endless creativity!

[@gojiberry7201]

Hi everyone, good morning from Nevada... glad to get another video from Angelina today, although my T-shirts are so worn and shredded I don't know if anything can save them ... I might end up using them as stuffing for pillows, hahaha ... I love the mixing it up, maybe I can try that, why not?

[@BlueprintDIY]

Good morning! A lot of mine are going to be really worn out too from so much time in the house. 😆

[@MEXTguide_yoyo]

Try turning them into t shirt yarn straps that you can braid together, and then maybe use as a belt or handbag strap or anything really

[@gojiberry7201]

@@MEXTguide_yoyo Good idea, thanks!

[@trinaduke1985]

That shirt you made from the jeans 💪😎❣️, you could also make it a corset type garment 😊...

[@KreepyUnkle]

Great content and love your personality. So fun! 😸

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks 😊

[@brendafuller1806]

I really like the one your wearing ❤

[@LisaMayfield]

Oooooooo! I like those ruffled pants! Very cute! Do you have a tutorial on those?

[@catrinajefferson2502]

Hey Angelina will you please send me the tutorial for adding the mesh to the back of a tee shirt. I also, want to congratulate you on all of your accomplishments. God is good and I'm so happy and proud for you. I got one of your tee shirts when you moved and I hooked it up too. That's my summer wear for this year tee shirts and jeans. Girl you really have me taking tee shirts and men shirts to another dimension. I am enjoying making them and wearing them. Thanks so much for all the sharing that you do.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Hi Catrina! Thank you!! 🙏🏾 Here’s the video you mentioned kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6ucmJ2fiqdsa7c

[@Genii21]

This was a great video!

[@laottawaienne8221]

There are about a million videos on how to transform a t-shirt on KZbin, but your ideas are different from all of them! Kudos!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@alexiswaldon765]

I love flexing and telling people “thanks I made it myself” 😂 I love love love that one with the two tees combined!!

[@firebrandsgirl]

Mistyped and found u. This is exactly what l was looking for.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Wow, that’s an amazing accident. ☺️

[@stefaniaramondetti3647]

Love it❣😍👏🏻

[@myramakes4782]

oooooo I love when the tie dye romper comes up, quite possibly the cutest t shirt upcycle of all time. I've yet to come across a cute AND large enough t shirt though--- ya girls got a long torso. If anyone's come up with a creative solution to this I'd love to know!

[@sydneythiroux6512]

Maybe use 2 t-shirts!!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you!! 😊 Yes, add the bottom of one t-shirt to the other and it'll be a great contrast.

[@caringgirl7255]

You are amazing, I'm hooked

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@carolecook1116]

Magenta shoes too! Alrighty, Queen. Tutorials are mind-blowingly super imaginative. Spending lot of time in t-shirt & shorts lately & love everyone of them.

[@sofia-maria5905]

Tank you!😍

[@gertaj2263]

I love your style.... Can I send you some of my stuff cuz they need a make over? 😁😁❤❤

[@luiysia]

awesome ideas ☺️

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks so much!! 😁

[@Hilushenka]

Yeah Lady! Found you finally!

[@angelinagrace3524]

That's so amazing ideas you have very creative oh yeah the same name Angelina 👍😁

[@anon4518]

Love it

[@laurametzger851]

Lol, you’re talented and funny!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@desireeshaw-stephens2596]

Accidentally stumbled on your channel and I love it !! Please tell me what lipstick your wearing ?

[@BlueprintDIY]

It's by NYX but unfortunately they don't carry the color anymore. 😔

[@desireeshaw-stephens2596]

@@BlueprintDIY do you remember what the name was ? Sometimes Poshmark carries discontinued colors

[@BlueprintDIY]

@@desireeshaw-stephens2596 Mls37 Dark Era and 612 Lala

[@MyTaylordCloset]

Tshirts! I need t shirts to cut up and upcycle into greatness!!!!lol

[@sandrasews3765]

Girl I live in Houston too

[@mint_chip5918]

What thrift store do you go to? My local goodwill doesn’t have to much variety so I was wondering if there is another store I could go to! Thank you!

[@rafaelanascimento4185]

Hiiii i from brazil i love yours tutorial

[@BlueprintDIY]

Obrigado! 🤗💕

[@rochellegonsalves7953]

Nice

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you!! 😊

[@travetteoneal3595]

When you crop a tee shirt. Do you sew the bottom?

[@AM-cr2lt]

This all looks super cheap!

[@TriggeringLight]

Hi. I wanted to ask if you could make a corset t-shirt. I have an hour glass figure and t-shirts look awful in me because they are boxy and make me look bigger. Can you do yarn string up in the back and maybe 2 in the front to make it look like a corset for this curvy girl?

[@BlueprintDIY]

Sewing or no sew?

[@TriggeringLight]

@@BlueprintDIY I would prefer no-sew please.

[@hougottatrythis]

Good Morning ☀️

[@BlueprintDIY]

Good morning! ☀️

[@camillelong5820]

Hi!!! Love that puff sleeve! Where is the tutorial? I could not find it.

[@debbrockmann7935]

I think this beautiful woman may be actual magic. ✨

[@lorrainejohn3962]

You the 💣🥰

[@thedevilsadvocate5210]

Your hair looks nice

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@fayeking5889]

Good morning

[@BlueprintDIY]

Good morning! ☺️

[@reneasmith4743]

HI ANGELINA, Please teach me to add big puffy sleeves.to my T-shirts.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Here’s the tutorial you’re looking for kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmXWp3d7ps-Mbrc

[@alembalcha3394]

Where can I find my Dear the supper what do you call it glue for cloth? Will you recommend the best 1 and the name 10q

[@uglylovemachine]

When you say "t-shirt yarn", I'm thinking a strip of t-shirt you cut off and stretched. Is that correct? Also, excellent ideas!! 👌🏼 💜

[@WinonaPonce]

making lemons from lemonade I like the way you think

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@dimakatsophetla4828]

I love your work.let me get my sewing machine and show south Africans how to do it.this is super hot 🔥 🔥

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yasss!

[@alyokin]

I don’t see in the description box how to do the puffsleeve diy. Please help me find the pattern. Thanks 🤗

[@BlueprintDIY]

You can find the full tutorial for how I created the sleeve in the description box.

[@sierraculbert8292]

I love them but can we have some tummy friendly tops? For the girls with a bit more tummy.

[@msteejones8257]

I would like to see how to add metal rings to a t shirt like a belt

[@amelianabors8706]

😍😍😍

[@catrinajefferson2502]

Hey Angelina I lost the link you sent me for the men's shirt that ties in the front...Will you please please send it to me again....Thanks so much....

[@melodinorris1550]

Do you still do members group beacuase I can’t find it

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yes, it’s here. kzbin.info/door/hrbwYMM4UKLvDDIPvS1-CQjoin

[@susanvoros3230]

Can someone show me how to add a bottom knot to an old tee shirt. Little sewing. Not a crop top. Just trying to make a baggy shirt a little more fitted.

[@miriam-pv4jo]

How do I become a member?

[@BlueprintDIY]

Hi 👋🏾 It's the join button below any of my videos, but I think you were looking for a sewing class.

[@tonibates5341]

I wanna do this, but this video is going soo fast 😩

[@msteejones8257]

More design for plus sizes 3 x4x

[@bekik9510]

I've concluded that the only reason your channel isn't bigger is because the KZbin algorithm is racist and can't appreciate actual talent. I'm not trying to bring anyone else down but some channels simply cut a shirt in half and have 500k subs. You're super creative and so inspiring!

[@lovely_star1917]

Are upcyclers usually into fashion ?

[@catherinelanders-hankin3037]

I need a step by step

[@BlueprintDIY]

All the full step by step tutorials are linked in the description.

[@catherinelanders-hankin3037]

@@BlueprintDIY thank you

[@christopherharrison3607]

So have a Name Reunion

[@romeclothing9087]

Self made

[@lailawinfield386]

Hello sister I am looking for a Sewing tables I’m having a problem finding one that’s cheap for me because I don’t have that much money and I’m in New York City what is a lotta junk out here but at the same time I’m in a wheelchair and I can’t move around the way I want to so I’m just looking for suggested maybe I can find somebody to help me make one I don’t need that much of Disney space

[@BlueprintDIY]

Try an old table and add legs. You can order legs from IKEA or Amazon. The table tops at IKEA are pretty cheap too and you can choose a smaller size for your space.

[@kristykanen9315]

TACKY

[@lailawinfield386]

Oh yes I have plenty of time to get any answers to any questions I have asked ok

[@lorrainebrowning8613]

I love you But never get your videos?

[@loristromski1334]

Reuse what you have and slow down the effects of Fast Fashion