The last time you made a necklace, it probably involved macaroni.
Here’s an idea inspired by a project on the blog Cucumbersome.com: Turn an old shirt into a piece of wearable art that’s quite grown-up.
Tools and Materials
- Soft cotton T-shirt
- Ruler
- Scissors or rotary cutter
T-Shirt Necklace How-To
1. Lay the shirt on a flat surface; cut off the hem and discard. Then cut the body of the shirt horizontally into strips approximately 3/4 of an inch long. (They will actually be loops.)
2. One at a time, pull the loops open and stretch until the fabric starts to curl. Stack the loops on top of one another so that all the T-shirt side seams are in the same spot.
3. Once you have the thickness you desire, wrap the seams with a scrap piece of fabric (about 6 inches long) from the same shirt. Tuck the end of the scrap under itself.
