Recycled T-Shirt Logos

These are recycled logos in their finest moment! A once stained t-shirt that was worn for many months has taken on a new life and the fabulous, glow-in-the-dark 'Henry + the Invisibles' logo will live again as a brand new tote bag. A once torn up, discarded hoodie is now the center of attention as a useful bucket to hold anything your heart desires.

All items are recycled with love and are sure to live a beautiful second life!

Here was my process for attaching the logo onto the canvas:

I carefully cut out the logo from the old t-shirt and ironed a Pellon Clear Fuse on the back. This way the logo would fuse to the fabric and not shift when placed on the front of the canvas. A zig zag stitch around the perimeter of the logo secures it in place.

For the sweatshirt, I used the same process as above, but I didn't waste the rest of the sweater material after I cut out the logo. It became the lining for the basket.

I'm know I'm not the only one with a favorite t-shirt that doesn't get any more use because of a tear or stain...but if you still love the image, I say give it a useful second life!

Grandma Marge's Old Couch

Recently, I made some homemade items from my Grandmother’s old raggedy couch! She had it for so many years and before it went in the trash, I asked my mother to salvage some of the fabric. We had so many good times on that couch over the years, I just had to make a few items to savor the memories!

I made a purse, eyeglass case, and a bunch of credit card holders. All of the items are lined with a white eyelet fabric. Grandma Marge decided to use one of the smaller card holders for her rosary. I kept one for myself to hold some gift cards. The possibilities are endless for those little pouches! I only wish I had more fabric from the couch!

This is Grandma Marge standing in front of her new couch with her new 'old couch' purse. Overall, she loves and uses all of the recycled couch goods. I know this because when we talk in the morning I get a full report. So, before your Grandmother throws out her old couch or anything with some fabric on it...make a few keepsakes. She'll treasure them and appreciate that they are handmade!