Welcome back to M.O.M. {Make Over Mondays}. This series is really stretching my imagination and causing me to rethink things before I dispose of them. It never hurts to try, you know?!
I have to admit. Today was rough. Pop is hitting the terrible twos a tad early.
*sigh*
So I needed something easy, something simple and quick to calm my fraught nerves. I remembered that I had noticed several of my husband’s shirts were getting really worn when I did the laundry last. Perfect.
I quick searched Pinterest for some up-cycled t-shirt inspiration. I saw several links for scarf/necklace ideas but the ones that I was interested in were either on Etsy or ended up only being a photograph pinned on bling or google. I needed something with a tutorial, so I came up with my own.
I searched Hubs’ drawer for the shirts that I had noticed were getting thin. Quickly, I pressed the bottom end of the t-shirt with a hot iron.
I laid the shirt out on the carpet.
Next I cut the t-shirt just below the arms {see picture}.
Then I cut the “cut-off” part into equal strips, keeping them intact at one end for easier cutting. Mine were about an inch wide. When I finished cutting the strips, I snipped them completely thru creating separate strips/loops.
I picked up each loop and gently stretched each one. This causes the strips to curl into itself, making them look more like cords or strings. The “old” hem of the shirt will not curl like the other strips, so it can be discarded.
Lay your loop down, twist, and fold over. It will create two loops. Repeat with 4-5 more of the strips. (Not all of the strips will be needed to make one necklace)
Cut one of the strips to use to hold the loops together. Wrap the strip around the twisted/folded section of the necklace. {see above}
Wrap several times, tie and tuck the ends under to hide the knot.
It was so easy. It involved absolutely no sewing or hot glue. I finished the project in less than five minutes.
I’d love to try it again mixing different colored loops or even perhaps making loops from a striped or floral fabric t-shirt. Wouldn’t gray loops intermingled with pink look really sweet? Or maybe a cheery spring flowered print?
It is an extremely unique piece of “jewelry”…very Anthropologie-ish. I love the knot.
Bunny and Fuzz thought that it was great and I have both of them to thank for all of the photos of me.
They do a great job. =)
Hubs, on the other hand, thought that it was ummm….a very interesting craft. Love that guy. He encourages me in all my endeavors.
In the end, I had fun crafting a quick necklace while doing what I usually do with old t-shirts -making rags.
So what have you been crafting over the weekend? Save anything from the ragbag? Share things that you’ve been remaking. I’d love to hear.
Happy Monday.
Very pretty. I made a few of those T shirt necklaces a couple years ago with my old shirts. I’ve seen people weave beads onto the strings too. I’d like to try it again with multiple colors in the same necklace.
Yes, I want to make it with several colors in one necklace as well. I’d like to try with maybe some braiding and/or flowers or something to add dimension/ a unique touch.
I made one of those last year! My friend Amy made a turquoise one and added a few beads and loves it. By the way…I want your skirt. It is adorable!
Glad yours turned out well. My hubby thought mine was interesting too, lol!
I thought about incorporating some sequins, beads and/or lace to create some “bling” to the otherwise simple necklace, but Monday was chaotic. I was happy with it as is this time. I plan to make more as t-shirts become available. {hee-hee}
Love, love that bold skirt- and so comfortable! I enjoy wearing different pops of color with it. Orange was a fav this past fall!
Hubs couldn’t look at me without smirking or outright chuckling for a few hours. (He got used to it after a while.) It amused him because he knew what I had actually used to make it. Who knew old t-shirts had so many uses?!