love: the DIY tshirt necklace

my current dirt-cheap obsession: DIY tshirt necklaces...google it for a tutorial...there are a million out there...here are some of my favorites from Google Image....

the braided tshirt necklace:
elaborately draped with fabric beads:

classic, in charcoal gray:

beaded, studded, and layered with other colors:

classic style, yummy green color:

whimsical, with charms, keys, pearls added:

i LOVE this teal color:

two of my favorite fall colors:

i tried my first DIY tshirt necklace last night...nothing to blog about...but i did learn a few things that i will share with you if you are considering cutting up an old tshirt of your own and trying this out:

Basic Tutorial: take tshirt. cut straight line across it under neck and arm holes, so that the top is taken off and you are left with a rectangle. then cut rectangular piece into strips...stretch strips out so they roll up into themselves...fashion into a necklace. thats it!

1)if your tshirt is the same color inside and out, then you can cut your strips any way you like: up-and-down or across.

2) if its not the same color inside, then you need to cut WITH the grain (usually up-and-down)...

3) its best to choose a shirt without side seams...these dont roll so well...

4) it might be a good idea to stop at goodwill and grab a shirt that is XL or larger...i used a Large, and the necklace is of average length...if you want to layer it several times, a larger shirt will work better.

hope this helps! let me know if you make one! happy tuesday!