While trying different materials and techniques for my Flowerpots Do Over project, I rummaged through the house for castaways and forgotten treasures.
That’s when I found this old shirt. And well, it worked wonderfully!
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Flowerpots Do Over with an Old Shirt
Out of all the flowerpot redo projects, this one is my fabulous favorite. First, I’m a big plaid fan, so the lines on this one look great.
I also love the patriotic feel it gives and can’t wait to use it as a focal point for Memorial Day and the 4th of July.
That’s why I chose a beautiful, bright red geranium for this pot. The color adds that extra pop.
Here’s how I created this one:
Aside from the old shirt, you can find all the materials I used HERE →Flowerpots Do Over with Fabric
Instructions
#1 I cut out the back out of my son’s old shirt from seam to seam to remove all stitching so that I had just a nice smooth piece of fabric–(my son’s shirt was a youth extra large and the pot is a standard size terra cotta pot).
#2 I then cut out the button hole section from the front of the shirt and set it aside as a final touch.
#3 Using the same method I used for my Fabric Flowerpot Do Over, I covered the terracotta pot with the shirt. This time, however, I snipped the fabric before going over the rim of the pot. It doesn’t matter if it’s raggedy because this edge will be covered.
#4 After allowing the fabric to dry, I wrapped the button hole strip to the rim using the same covering technique.
#5 Finally, I brushed on a couple of extra coats of Mod Podge, allowing each coat to dry for 15 to 20 minutes in between.
The flowerpot looks great with the other textures and flowers I now have on my front porch, creating a warm Southern welcome to anyone who stops by for a spell.
Do your flowerpots need a do over?
Click here to read →Flowerpots Do Over with Words 
Click here to read →Flowerpots Do Over with Stripes, Polka Dots, and a Monogram
What about you?
What’s your favorite flowerpot idea? Share with us!
I can’t wait to try this. I just finished painting some terra cotta pots. This looks way cooler.
oh–thanks, Dana Joy!! I had a great time experimenting with my flowerpot do overs 🙂
awesome idea 🙂 love this upcycle/recycle project! I have some old dress shirts here, going to try for myself 🙂 Thanks for sharing! Stop by our Snickerdoodle Sunday sometime!
thanks for the invite to Snickerdoodle Sunday! I just made a note so I will make sure to drop by!!
Stopping by from Making Mon Party and this is so creative! Carrie, A Mother’s Shadow
What a cute and fun idea!
Hi! This is such a great idea and SO cute! Love it!
Now how fun is this. I love this idea. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.
I love it! I’m always on the lookout for something a bit more decorative than a plain pot. These are fabulous and would open up a whole new avenue for customizing and coordinating pots. I can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing. I’m visiting you from Lou Lou Girls Link Party. Have a beautiful day!
thanks, Karen! My flowerpot makeover really added a lot of color to my front porch 🙂
Love your t-shirt pot… what a fun craft! I’m featuring tomorrow in my Friday Features from this week’s Inspire Me Monday party. Thanks for linking up!
I love that you repurposed the shirts! Thanks so much for sharing on Creative Spark Link Party! Hope you come back next week!
Interesting, I’d never think of doing this, but an easy way to have a unique colourful set of pots.
Pinning this to my Yard and Garden board. I intend to do this. What a creative way to decorate a flower pot. I just love the plaid shirt! Stopping by from Pretty Pintastic. Shirley @ Intelligent Domestications.
What a great use for an old shirt. Thanks for the idea. Visiting from Wake Up Wednesday Linky Party.
Hi Mitzi. Thanks for linking up at the Pintastic Pinteresting Party. What a clever idea. Does the mod podge really protect it in wet weather or do you have to bring them in. Very cute. I love the different designs. Thanks again for sharing.
We’ve had some pretty heavy rains lately and so far so good.
I like this idea to decorate pots for a tea party.
Love, love, love your flower pot all dressed up in that t-shirt! I’ve never thought of doing this, but now you’ve got me wanting to play dress up with some flower pots!
How incredibly clever! Who would have thought….? I’m going to try this. 😉