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14 unique ways to repurpose band T-shirts

If you're anything like us, you have more band T-shirts than you know what to do with. While it's always fun to show off your love for your favorite band, there are a ton of ways to make your shirts even more of a conversation starter.

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To give you some DIY inspiration to transform your tees, here are 14 easy and fun ways to upgrade and upcycle all of your band shirts.

Choker shirt

Blog Revenge Bakery has an easy peasy photo guide to this summer staple, which only requires a pair of scissors.

Lace-up tee

Take the first DIY a step further and add eyeletes and string to create this look by the blog Girrlscout.

Fringe dress

This dress takes a little bit more work but the payoff is totally worth it and works if you have multiple shirts you wanna cut up.

Underwear

Yep, who knew you could even create some hot shorts with an old shirt. The entire how-to is easy to follow as well!

Pocket detail

Say you completely ruined your favorite tee. Have no fear, you can salvage part of it and create this new look with needle and thread or even fabric glue.

Cold shoulder

Instead of paying $61 for this shirt, yeah ridic, you just need a pair of scissors. Turn the tee inside out and use white chalk to mark how big you want the openings. Then cut away!

Bleach it

This easy tutorial will completely transform your shirt. A little goes a long way so use it sparingly.

Sunglasses case

If your fave tee just doesn't fit at all, this sunnies case is perfect for any music festival.

Tee skirt

If your band shirt happens to be a few sizes too big, don't' despair! Make this skirt instead by blogger Tattooed Martha. You may only want to attempt this if you have a sewing machine so the seams don't split as you walk.

Two-step collar

If you don't wanna cut up your shirt too much, this easy collar DIY takes about a whole 30 seconds to make—you could do it right before heading out for a show.

Double tee

Ever want to wear your two favorite band shirts at the same time? We have the solution! It just involves cutting them both in half and sewing the two pieces together for one seriously unique shirt.

Shorts

Another staple for the festival season are these band shorts. As long as you don't mind people checking out your ass all day, these are a win.

Bow detail

Talk about a party in the back. This T-shirt turned tank top gets and added surprise with a cute bow in the back. You can do it in a snap.

Let us know in the comments which one you want to try out.

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