Don't ditch your old clothes. Here are 16 cool ways to upcycle them

At some point, we all outgrow our clothes or our fashion taste changes, so what do we do with our old clothes? Well, either we throw them out or donate them to charity. Hopefully, you're doing the latter.

As an alternative, you can discover many ways to upcycle them. With an old shirt and some creativity, you can turn old into new again. Read our top 16 DIY projects to upcycle old clothes.

With some sewing skills, you can turn a large old shirt into a fashionable blouse. We love the bow tie around the neck which screams "chic." Check out this simple DIY tutorial to recreate the look.

Always wanted to tie-dye a shirt but was afraid to ruin it? Get an old shirt and learn the methods of this ever-popular technique. If a pile of shirts was headed for the trash, simply use them to experiment with tie-dye. You may even create a beautiful piece for keeps. Get the tutorial here.

Create pretty headbands from old shirts. All you need are the shirts, a glue gun and scissors to create fashionable head pieces. Get the tutorial here.

Get ready for the summer sunshine by turning an old shirt into a trendy crop top. All you need for this no-sew project is an old shirt and scissors.

If you have pile of old T-shirts that you don't wear anymore, turn them into a T-shirt rug. This would look cute as a bedside rug or even a statement piece in your living room. Vibrantly colored T-shirts are perfect for this project. Check out the tutorial here.

Tote bags are meant to be environmentally friendly. Instead of purchasing tote bags, be even more environmentally friendly by upcycling an old T-shirt into a handy tote bag. The best part is that this no-sew project takes only 10 minutes. Get the tutorial here.

This one is too cool! Turn your old scarf into a DIY camera strap like the one below. Sorry Girls has the full video tutorial.

Want a pair of mittens for chilly sweater? Get your old sweater out and get crafting! The tutorial by Renegade Seamstress has sewing templates to get you started — and it's all so easy. These mittens make super-nice gifts for your loved ones, as well as a little something cozy for yourself.

Who knew you could wear your sweater around your neck? This infinity scraf is made from an old sweater, and you can recreate this look by following this easy and simple DIY tutorial.

This mug cozy is great for keeping your hot drinks warm and your hands cool. All you need is an old sweater, buttons and thread. This is a perfect project by Dream A Little Bigger is for a coffee and tea addict.

Can we just take a moment to "ooh" and "aah" over this adorable pooch in a sweater? Take your dog out for a walk wearing a sweater to keep the pup cozy and fashionable. Make your own sweater for your four-legged friend by following this tutorial.

If you have any old sweaters sitting in your wardrobe collecting dust because they're either too small, worn out or out of fashion, why not turn them into a cute pair of slipper boots? Here is the simple DIY tutorial to get you started.

Refashion an old shirt into this adorable apron with two little pockets. You can customize the patterns and colors in whatever way you like. Follow this tutorial to create your own apron.

What a special way to pass down your old shirts to your little bubba. This amazing tutorial by It's Always Autumn will teach you how to turn an old shirt into a cute baby dress.

If you're a dog person, this tutorial by Pillar Box Blue is for you! Turn your old denim into fun toys for your pooch. They will definitely adore you for this. You can create lots of toys from an old pair of denim which will save you time and money from buying them from the pet store.

If you have an old flannel shirt lying around, this is the ideal project. Upcycle your flannel into this trendy headband. We're loving the tartan and checkers. Head over to The Minature Moose for the easy tutorial to get you started.