5K Race T-Shirts...what to do?

WonderNoodle
WonderNoodle Posts: 549
edited September 28 in Chit-Chat
So I am not a t-shirt gal anymore. After hiding in them for years, I just refuse to wear a box, however, I'm earning a t-shirt with each 5K I run in. Does anyone have any creative ideas what do do with them?

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  • 2bFitNTrim
    2bFitNTrim Posts: 1,209 Member
    Looking forward to hearing what suggestions you get. The only thing I do is roll up my sleeves to my shoulder, but that's mostly because it's hot outside. :smile:
  • RTricia
    RTricia Posts: 720
    make a quilt of them to keep you warm in the wintertime....
  • saldridge
    saldridge Posts: 125 Member
    http://www.tshirtquilt.com/index.htm
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    How about stuffing them and making throw pillows out of them.
  • JennieMaeK
    JennieMaeK Posts: 474 Member
    I was also going to suggest a quilt.

    http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Quilt-from-Tee-Shirts
  • TheGoktor
    TheGoktor Posts: 1,138 Member
    So I am not a t-shirt gal anymore. After hiding in them for years, I just refuse to wear a box, however, I'm earning a t-shirt with each 5K I run in. Does anyone have any creative ideas what do do with them?

    Customise them!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLIeTy0aivs

    :bigsmile:
  • karikariboberry
    karikariboberry Posts: 28 Member
    keep the logos and whenever you're done or at your goal weight if you're here to lose weight, make/pay someone to make a quilt to document your runs!
  • WonderNoodle
    WonderNoodle Posts: 549
    cool idea quilting them! i know a lady in town that quilts (as i can only sew a button!). :blushing:
  • tjsusong
    tjsusong Posts: 195 Member
    I've got shirts from races that I've done and I just use them to work out in at the gym. They are good conversation starters and almost like a badge of honor!!
  • Meg28
    Meg28 Posts: 59
    The quilt is great, but if you get like me and after two quilts, it makes sense just to donate them (if they are in good shape).
  • strandedeyes
    strandedeyes Posts: 392 Member
    Look at the generation t books on how to transform tshirts into other stuff :)
  • jojopel
    jojopel Posts: 348 Member
    My kids use them as sleep shirts.
  • MOOOSEEE3
    MOOOSEEE3 Posts: 218 Member
    I use mine at the gym or when running outside.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    I'm saving mine to make a memories quilt with. I will cut them apart to show each logo, and write in sharpie upon each what my time was.

    I have three so far, I need to get running if I ever want my quilt!!!
  • WonderNoodle
    WonderNoodle Posts: 549
    @TheGoktor....THANKS! i've been wanting to do that to some of my zumba shirts!
  • mp530
    mp530 Posts: 5 Member
    Make pillows
    Donate to charity
    Restyle - http://www.generation-t.com/ or book:http://www.amazon.com/Generation-108-Ways-Transform-T-Shirt/dp/0761137858
    Sometimes, you can get a discount on the race if you don't get the t-shirt - never hurts to ask!
    Or, wear them proudly as they display your hard earned accomplishments
  • bigdawg025
    bigdawg025 Posts: 774 Member
    So I am not a t-shirt gal anymore. After hiding in them for years, I just refuse to wear a box, however, I'm earning a t-shirt with each 5K I run in. Does anyone have any creative ideas what do do with them?

    I do exactly what those 5K t-shirts are made for... I run in them!
  • britachu
    britachu Posts: 157
    I would wear nothing but t-shirts if I could, so I don't have this problem, but I do have some "memory" type shirts from other things that no longer fit me, I'm planning on doing the t-shirt quilt thing with them one of these days...
  • emilysebastian
    emilysebastian Posts: 245 Member
    bump... when I finally get a few shirts :D
  • joeysrib
    joeysrib Posts: 158 Member
    I'm into the quilt idea, they are very easy to make, and last for years. You can also have some photo transfer done, so a before and after photo, and also your race t shirts would be awesome!
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    I've been saving all of mine for my "fat-kid" quilt. Once I'm not a fat kid anymore and can't wear the shirts, it will be a nice cozy reminder of where I've come from and how hard I had to work to get there.
  • bstamps12
    bstamps12 Posts: 1,184
    I was initally going to say the quilt idea, but I guess you already got that =)

    Some races allow you to opt out of the t-shirt and they instead donate $5 to the charity it benefits or something like that. Also, bystanders might like to have them if you see someone your size watching, you might just ask them if they would like it.

    Finally, donating them to a local thrift store. The non-profit I work for owns a thrift store and they get in brand new (and used) 5k, Relay for Life, college events, etc. type t-shirts all the time and people buy them like crazy! You could save the t-shirts that represent a race you remember well and donate the rest.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    Make sure you get a picture of you at each race wearing the t-shirt then donate them.
    That way you keep the memory but not the clutter! It's also a great way to document the shape you are in for each race.
  • TacoGibbons
    TacoGibbons Posts: 136 Member
    Turn them into grocery bags with some simple stitching...you could even line them with some kinda sturdy/leak-proof fabric. Or donate them to women's shelter/charity. Ooor see if you can opt out and donate to charities in place of getting a t-shirt!
  • UltraRunnerGale
    UltraRunnerGale Posts: 346 Member
    I had to finally start donating mine!! :glasses:
  • UltraRunnerGale
    UltraRunnerGale Posts: 346 Member
    I had to finally start donating mine!! :glasses:
  • jbmonco
    jbmonco Posts: 1
    Here's an idea for what to do. Have them made into a Poster or Canvas Print to hang on your wall. Digiteeze photographs your shirts, medals, bibs, etc. and creates a piece of art to commemorate your achievement. See http://www.digiteeze.com; the nice thing is no items are altared since they are photographed so you get your shirts and bibs back for whatever else you want to do with them (donate, wear, quilt, etc.)
  • kiddoc88
    kiddoc88 Posts: 244 Member
    make a quilt!
  • herblackwings39
    herblackwings39 Posts: 3,930 Member
    I like the quilt idea. Sewing stretchy fabric can be a bit of a pain, but it's just a few simple zig zag type stitches on the sewing machine to chain the cut out squares together and you can usually find someone with a longarm machine to do the actual quilting.
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