School is starting for a new year, and you may be cleaning out the closet to get a fresh start in your wardrobe.

Before throwing out a bunch of old t-shirts, consider these three super easy, no-sew do it yourself projects to transform an old t-shirt into something super stylish.

You can make two cute tanks for free — similarly, I have seen tank tops that are nearly exactly like this for sale in stores such as Forever 21 and Wet Seal for $15-$20. 

So get a cute new look, for no extra cash.

Cute Workout Tank (pink)

1. Begin with a normal t-shirt, the front of the shirt facing up.

2. Cut off the bottom hem. Be sure to keep this piece, as you will be using it later.

3. Cut off the sleeves of the shirt and the collar. You can cut off as much or as little of the collar and sleeves as you wish. It’s up to your preferences. Additionally, if you want to keep both sleeves symmetrical, cut off one sleeve and then fold the shirt in half. Follow the line of your previous cut when cutting off your second sleeve.

4. Turn the t-shirt around, so you are looking at the back of the shirt.

5. Cut a V shape into the back of the shirt, where the collar used to be.

6. You will now be using the piece you cut off from the bottom hem. Gather up the two sides of your V shape and wrap the hem piece around it. Meet each end in the middle and tie a knot. You can hide the knot or keep the ends long for a different look.

7. Your t-shirt is now transformed into a cute workout tank. Enjoy!

T-shirt Scarf 

1. Begin with an old t-shirt. Something plain or with little pattern will work best.

2. Cut off the top of the shirt, making a cut straight across the shirt horizontally, beginning in the armpit of one sleeve and ended at the armpit of the other.

3. Next, cut off the bottom hem of your t-shirt.

4. Again, making horizontal cuts, cut strips of approximately one inch across the shirt. Make sure these cuts are horizontal or else the scarf will not turn out. Also, when making your strips, leave about an inch of space at the end of each cut. This way the strips are all still connected.

5. Lightly pull each strip one by one. This elongates the strips as well as gives the strips a curled and thinner look.

6. Grab your shirt by the end of your strips — where you left that inch without cutting. Gather all of the strips together holding your extra inch of space. The strips should hang in a circle and you should be able to see the basis of the scarf.

7. Your next step is going to use the hem you cut off your t-shirt in Step 3. You can also use a different piece of fabric for this step. If you want to add texture to your scarf, you can use an old piece of leather or canvas. If you want to add another color, you can use a piece from another old t-shirt. I used a piece from another DIY t-shirt project to create a two-colored scarf.

8. You will take your chosen piece of fabric and wrap it around the bunched area at the top of your scarf. 

9. You can then glue the ends together using hot glue or E-6000 glue. Otherwise, you can just tuck the end of your piece of fabric through several times or you can make a knot with each end of your fabric.

10. You have now transformed your t-shirt into a fashionable scarf. Enjoy!

Tie-front Tank (gray)

1. Begin with an old t-shirt, the front of the shirt facing up.

2. Cut off the collar and sleeves of your shirt. For a symmetrical look, cut one sleeve off, fold the shirt in half, and line up the shirt. Follow the line of your previous cut when cutting the second sleeve off.

3. You will then cut a diagonal cut form the outside of your shirt, sloping down, to the center. Do this on both sides.

4. Turn your t-shirt around, so the back is facing up, and cut across straight, lining up with where your diagonal cut began from Step 3. This will create an even edge for the back of your shirt.

5. Flip your shirt back around so the front is facing up again.

6. Make a slit at the tip of your diagonal cuts — where each cut meets in the center. You will want to cut straight up, going just a little past where your diagonal cuts begin. About half an inch is a good measurement to aim for, but it’s really up to you and your preferences.

7. Taking each side of the slit, make a simple tie-knot. You can double knot it to make sure the knot stays put.

8. You have now created a fashionable tie front tank that is suitable for wearing to the gym or dressing up for a night out. Enjoy!