The Upcycled T-Shirt by Jenelle Montilone

Did you know the average American throws away more than 68 pounds of clothing each year? Join the revolution to reduce your carbon footprint—one T-shirt at a time! Widely known for her recycling efforts, environmental crafter Jenelle Montilone will show you how to upcycle tees into fun and fanciful quilts, accessories, toys, and gifts for the whole family. With nearly 30 easy-to-make ideas, you’ll consume less and create more

•  28 low-cost, easy craft projects to make from tees you already have

•  Recycle T-shirts into neckties, earrings, tree skirts, holiday stockings, and more

•  Tips on cutting and dyeing knits, appliquéing, embroidering, block printing, painting, and stenciling

•  Kid-friendly projects—suitable for families, scouts, and 4-H groups