4 EASY T-Shirt Upcycle Ideas (No-Sew!) ✨ | DIY with Orly Shani

Join me, Orly Shani, as I show you how to transform old graphic t-shirts into one-of-a-kind statement pieces you'll want to wear out all summer!
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Happy Friday and welcome back to my channel! Today I have the perfect summer DIY ideas for those old graphic t-shirts you have had lying around for a while that aren't quite in style anymore, and luckily this is SUPER easy to do for beginners, not to mention an affordable way to upgrade your wardrobe this summer. If you don't have an old shirt to try this on, here's your excuse to take a trip to the thrift store for a thrift flip!
Each t-shirt transformation is super simple, there's only one option you'll need to sew. The rest can be totally no-sew. Grab some scissors, fabric glue, and that old shirt from your closet, and let's upcycle these old shirts into fresh new looks for summer 2021!
I hope you all have fun refashioning your old shirts into these fun new looks, let me know how it goes in the comments! If you enjoyed this video, please like it and share it with your friends, and see you next Friday on DIY Designer.
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[@patriciamalone3553]

I love the ruffles on Jimmy Hendrix...such a juxtaposition.

[@cinemaocd1752]

I need to put that glitter elastic on everything.

[@hallievanoutryve3109]

II love the shape and draping! I’m gonna try it with some vintage lace trim!

[@kellybonanno]

I've been looking for no sew ideas for my graphic tees, these are great! I love the last one, making a graphic T look so feminine is awesome. I'd love a part 2 with even more ideas! I don't have a sewing machine so no sew is great.

[@TheDIYDesigner]

Glad you like them!

[@charmaynemccain1259]

💕💕💕💕💕💕💕LOVE them ALL!!!! But the bib-Hendrix tee is the 🍒 on top! Amazing idea! To the my dresser drawers and thrift store I go!!! Thanks Orly!!!

[@Oonagh72]

First of all, thanks for repping the flat chested girls of the world. It is so hard find designs that fit us! Next, my favorite is the zip shirt. I can just see it in all white , wearing it to a fancy dinner. It has the structure and style! Finally, the Hendrix t shirt is inspired. Imagine making that one into a dress.

[@oliquin-roo3420]

Orly this was amazing! The ruffled one awesome and another idea could be a backless version with only strategic spaghetti strap to hold it place. I think this is my favorite video of year, you really shine when you do street wear fashions! A boutique based on your t-shirt creations with a sprinkle of bottoms that work together would be perfect and a total success.

[@lauraoergel6003]

Agreed!!!

[@belyndamaniez9703]

And now I'm wondering why I don't own any graphic tee Time to look for it 👀 The Adidas one is so cool! Love the colour combination 🧡

[@madhushreesannigrahi8895]

OMG!! I almost forgot its a friday until Orly reminded me..❤️ Love you Orly..❤️You make fridays...FRIDAYYYYY!!

[@znycelondon5313]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees. Love all of them......my fav one.......the zippers.......🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@YGhappyvirus]

i've had a similar idea for upsizing shirts that are too small where you attach short ribbons or fabric panels in place of the side parts!

[@angelnumber0723]

I was thinking something similar to that but just using tshirt material in a matching color down each side to extend the size. But I don't know I'd that would work. I'm reyinf ri think of a way to keep the tshirt look intact rather than adding ribbons, elastic, grommets and shoelace or anything like that

[@corizipkin2673]

yes, i've done that with too-small tank tops and it works! Like a tuxedo stripe down the side straight down from the armpit.

[@DJoy222]

@@angelnumber0723 I've wanted to try something like this with my little girl's (4yo) shirts that I love, but don't fit her anymore!

[@katiebeantown7355]

YGhappyvirus, this is also a great hack for white button down shirts, even if they fit already, they fit so much nicer if you cut out a strip from the underarm down to the hemline and replace it with a ribbed cotton in a matching color.

[@cori0420]

These are amazing! I have a white chunky double zipper I was saving and now I know what I was saving it for! I'm in love with the zipper top and the peasant top ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheDIYDesigner]

Glad you like them!

[@taracisco4467]

Girrrrrllll!!! Obsessed!!! I love how these lil tweeks make the shirts so wearable. Thanks so much for being you. Xoxo

[@danicave4564]

Love love love this. I have drawers of race tees. This is a great way to get to wear them and “class” them up a bit and not look like everyone else.

[@shelbyball4560]

The hook and eye tape! 😍😍😍 I fixed a rock T with your eyelet tape idea now I’m going hunting for the hook and eye tape next!!!! Love love love!!!

[@otunsha101]

I will be thinking about that ruffle trim one for a long time 😍😩

[@karenstimson2683]

These are adorable! Brilliant ideas.

[@hallievanoutryve3109]

Yes!!!! Angelina from Blueprint just had a great no no-sew T-shirt video this week too! I love these!!! And I just got a cute Mary J Blige graphic tee on sale at Target (I very rarely buy new, but Mary is my all time fave, I couldn’t turn it down for 7 bucks!). I have a bunch of vintage zippers (courtesy of my wonderful gma). They will be great for the first shirt. Hardware from back in the day was way better quality, too!

[@Therealmvp_e]

Omg! I’m loving these ideas! Thank you so much for this! Can’t wait to try the ruffle and the hook and eye one!

[@madhushreesannigrahi8895]

hey that 2 way neon chain and hook & eye was a wonderful idea!! It changes the vibe completely!!!

[@ladygreensleeves901]

Love holidays can’t wait to go thrift some shirts and try them all specially the zipper and the safety pens the roughly one looks a little complicated but it’s so cool

[@ninc623]

Hi Orly, I’m obsessed. I can’t stop watching all these DIYs. Thanks for sharing your talent to the world. You inspire me to be creative and personalize all my boring clothes. I stumbled your channel yesterday and I never left since then. 😄😂

[@angiesayshello4637]

Those are some great ides! I love the peasant blouse the most....followed closely by the orange zipper. Too cute!

[@evelynj.amponsah8417]

Home Run Orly. Love all 4

[@MegaDickyman]

you could do the same thing with eyelet tape and lacings.

[@shelbyball4560]

She did an awesome video for jazzing up Jerseys with eyelet tape!

[@danadz2383]

Sweet! Going to do this with my daughter. Love love love!

[@melbe2996]

Love them all... especially the one with the ruffled trim! 💖💋💋💋💖

[@lauraoergel6003]

As always....right on time just as i was trying to figure out how to make my tees cute so i can wear them out. Ruffle one is DEF happening and the zip idea is brilliannnnt

[@Bellemogli]

Omg!! These up-cycled tee's are super cute!!. I'm currently working on another t-shirt project. But I wanna try this one next!!. It looks so fun coming up with t-shirt up-cycles. Thank you!! 💘💘😊💋

[@charlottestocker2620]

Omg love all of these!

[@TinaBambina]

My favourite is the last one , some great ideas Orly ❤️

[@stephaniehernandez719]

I LOVE THESE VIDEOS, so simple for beginners & give me ideas on what I can do 😃❤❤

[@lynniev]

Such fun ideas, as always, Orly! Thank you!!!

[@liliana9501]

I LOVE THESE!

[@ladygreensleeves901]

Love this I’ve been thinking about this I’m so glad this video is here

[@DJoy222]

These were all 🔥🔥🔥! I *looooove* any and all the clothing transformation videos you do- especially tees! 😘

[@TheDIYDesigner]

Thanks so much 😊

[@hexcub32]

I’m obsessed with the hook and eye idea for a t shirt. That’s something even guys could try.

[@michalassouline2282]

I've been waiting for this! 😊😊🔥

[@godivaone3891]

I’m glad your back and thanks for the video.

[@m.e.5]

Ty for sharing these simple, fun, and fashionable ideas

[@mariajensen6162]

thank you for them, they were amazing. i love the music at the end of your video.

[@mable90shaynne]

The Adidas zipper one is so flipping cool! I love it!

[@mayramendoza2635]

Love, love, love it!!! As always stunning girl!! ❤️ God bless and stay safe!!

[@jadefreeman8901]

For me I love the 3rd one the most can't wait till the next

[@elenafisher7286]

LOVE THEM!!!!!

[@ras8031]

LOVE the hook and eye shirt!!

[@Steph_here]

They look awesome!

[@Hyaphill]

They came out so cute. Last is my favorite 😁

[@latalawebb7157]

I love it....standing in my closet right now

[@jairmed.1768]

The last is My favorite!!😍😍😍

[@lain1961]

Love your great ideas! Thanks!

[@angellab-c1690]

Super cute! I'm not really a t-shirt person but I love these! ❤🔥

[@jross008470]

Love the orange zipper! I was looking for a shirt to match my new Jordans. This is a super fun way to do it. Thanks for sharing! Definitely subscribing can not wait to see the next DIY

[@lisarivera8718]

Love it!! Talented and beautiful! 😻

[@jessiefairley5982]

Hi Orly, I’m in love with the zipper, ruffles and hook & eyes, so cute I have to try it. Thanks Sis you rock 😍🤩🥰💯

[@raraavis7782]

Great ideas, as always! I'm 'Miss Sporty Chic', so the zipped one is right up my alley. Gonne make that one happen pronto.

[@Linda-mp8co]

Fantastic ideas!!!! Thank you so much. In the middle of the first project now.

[@deniseoates7147]

This was great! I bet you have inspired a lot of your followers to try one of these (t-shirt you in danger girl). I can not wait til I am able to do an upscale on one of my thrifted t-shirts. Thanks for sharing and blessing to you and all in the days to come.

[@margaridamarques5234]

Friday Friday Friday! 💃💃💃💃💃💃🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊

[@moonchild66]

Love these!!!!❤❤❤

[@sabrinajoseph8664]

Found this DIY today, I needed an idea for a graphic tee for an upcoming concert. Headed to the fabric store to start my quick project. New follower, thank you!

[@elleh.3235]

I loved them, Great DIY !!! You are Awesome Happy Weekend!!! ❤❤❤

[@catherineng7188]

These are absolutely amazing 😻 thanks for sharing Orly! Love ur channel so much & I’ve shared your site with many out there when I was asked how I turned my kaftan dress into a wrap pants (following your tutorial❤️)

[@ladygreensleeves901]

Love your style 🥰

[@charlotteeshun1393]

Thrilled to see you again

[@highpriestess2655]

Amazing!!!! What talent! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@1VampieNight]

I love any good t shirt upcycle and these are great!!! I just thrifted 5 old graphic tees. I guess I now know what I'm doing with them. 😊🖤💋

[@TheDIYDesigner]

so glad!

[@Rachizzle1314]

Wow girl, and here I thought I was going to work on my to do list on my day off -_____- Nope. I'm about to spend the next 8 hours making shirts😫🤣

[@TheDIYDesigner]

hahah my kinda gal

[@demetra4939]

Love love & love 🖤🖤

[@msveeip]

Soooo good!!!!

[@carmenpily70]

Omg I’m obsessed

[@dancersdigst1754]

Love these ideas! Now I have to see if they will look good on my top heavy self :)

[@gloriaduque725]

I love it thank you for sharing !!

[@billielawson3329]

I love this so much! i see next video you read my thoughts. I know the ppl I told will tell others about your channel. I go crazy when I see these trims and zippers etc. I love the embelishments!!! They are so fun! Made necklace with some. Well I bought the stuff and kind of knew what I wanted but I am like a kid in candy store going to any fabric store- I just breathe it all in.

[@elicaroline4266]

These are all so cool, but the bib top with the elastic side bands is totally my jam. I can't wait to try and make that one.

[@TheDIYDesigner]

yes!!! share your finished piece with me?

[@prisillaspace]

Love your creative output!!!! 🔥👏🏼👏🏼

[@TheDIYDesigner]

Thank you!! 😊

[@teresahaven9222]

I love these!!!! So I purchased several colors of zipper by the yard type zippers and piece that I used was for an infant sleep sack. The mom wanted it to zip open from the bottom or the top. It isn't the type of zipper you used and yet functions in the same way. My favorite is the last 1. I LOVE the sleeves like that!!! I have a couple older t shirts that, well, don't exactly fit anymore. I plan on putting the sleeves like that on and opening down the sides and tying with ribbons

[@nataliemaras99]

Fantastic work😍

[@MLLL1234]

Love the DIY...Favorite one was the Adidas one!

[@lanalathan6202]

So cool & fun 👍🏾

[@ladygodiva813]

These are all DOPE! 😎

[@jacquelineplonkey8677]

Love! Thank you exactly what I was looking for to upcycle my new basquiat tee :)

[@smithasubramanyam]

Amazing all of them!! So cool!!!

[@nylekinc]

I did the zipper one to a pair of shorts! They look so cool and everyone is always asking me where I got them.

[@vickerles]

It would be cool if you were able to post the pic of the shorts.

[@TheDIYDesigner]

oooh love that idea!!! Or a pencil skirt!

[@nylekinc]

@@vickerles I know! :( I did mine to a pair of tuxedo shorts with a hefty thick gold zipper.

[@nylekinc]

@@TheDIYDesigner oh my god yes!!!! Pencil skirt is a brilliant idea!

[@nakrishaw]

Loved this

[@irairod5160]

My favorite is the one with the hook-and-eye tape down the side!

[@sunnydazewithdawn350]

These are cute. Good job 👍🏻💕💕

[@judygray3470]

Gauddd!!! Love all of them!!❤️😍😍😍😍

[@slyplace]

Really nice!❤️

[@Alexin1066]

This was great inspiration I actually made the last top thank you 😊

[@FawnhillFarmhouse]

Love these! Favorite was the last one. As usual Orly you NAILED it!!! Hugs! 💕😘💕

[@TheDIYDesigner]

thank you!

[@jentan26]

Love love love! I have so many tees that I don’t wear - this would be great so i can finally make use of them.

[@TheDIYDesigner]

So glad!

[@katherinerichardson1767]

I love your creative ideas that even a beginner seamstress can do. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@TheDIYDesigner]

Thank you! 😊

[@dawnmason9558]

Great ideas thanks Orly. Having lost 7 st I now have loads of T-shirt’s that are too big but I love them especially my Harry Potter ones

[@9heppy]

Your ideas are always amazing, thank you for sharing ❤️

[@TheDIYDesigner]

Thank you! 😊

[@ahsiajanae]

all of these are so cute 🥰

[@caljacobs3287]

Mkay going through my drawers and probably thrifting today cause WHAT I need all of them.

[@TheDIYDesigner]

I feel you :)

[@trishstewart121]

amazing!!!

[@purplealice]

I love the starry buttons on your shirt!

[@TheDIYDesigner]

it was a super easy DIY!

[@Anishaana]

I love it ❤

[@mari-atonjalkanen9920]

nice work Orly!

[@DaniellaFagan]

Love love!!!! ❤️👌