10.15.2010

DIY Accessories From a T-Shirt


ok so once i saw this DIY on ISLY i didn't even finish reading the instructions before i was looking through andy's old t-shirts. it's so simple! i became a little bit obsessed [as the possibilities are endless] my personal favorite of the things i made was the headband because it doesn't hurt my head but holds my hair back..imagine that! but see the images below for what else i made...


[p.s. i varied the width of the strips i cut for the ring and the headband making them much skinnier]
bracelet,
necklace, [the original idea from ISLY]


and a ring.. it's official i'm obsessed!

19 comments:

The DeWeese Family said...

love it, and will definitely try it out....how did you tie it at the ends though?

Meg said...

at the ends i just made a knot and pulled tightly which helped to not make it too bulky and noticeable! but because it's jersey it should stretch over your head! let me know how it goes! :-)

Natalie Catherine said...

Ok..you are seriously too cute!! i'm sharing you and this post on my blog this week! i love the bracelet. i could actually wear that wihout my 2 babies destroying it. the necklace is cute but you know sophia, she would be wanting to wear it haha.

Cheri said...

Hi Meg,
Love this idea...did you cut the shirt on the diagonal? My strips seem to be flat where yours look like they are kind of curled.. Not sure how to expain myself?

Amber said...

Hi! I found your blog via pinterest. I absolutely love using t-shirt yarn for different accessories. I've been playing with 4 and 5 string braids and different knots as well. Thank you for the ring idea! I'll definitely be doing that one :)

Lindsay said...

I also just found you via Pinterest and I can't wait to do this! :) I'm wondering how you "closed" the bracelet and attached the button?

snaphappee said...

Thanks for the photos! I just made one, and I love it! I'm going to make a t-shirt fabric flower to attach to it.

Cheri, if you pull the strips before braiding it they curl up and stretch a bit.

cupcakesandcardigans said...

Hi! I also found your blog on Pinterest and tried this out tonight! I am terrible at sewing, so I figured out a way to do the headband without any stitches and posted it here: http://cupcakesandcardigans.com/2011/10/13/tshirtheadband/
Hope that helps anyone who is thread & needle impaired like me.
Love your blog!

Allison @ Mile Stones said...

I've been looking for something to do with my old race shirts and this might be perfect!

Holly Turner said...

Great idea! I also used old colorful pillow cases but that doesn't give as much a tshirt material. Thanks

shelleylynn said...

how did you tie the ring and bracelet?

thethreadaffect said...

I also saw this on Pinterest and knew I had to immediately try it. It was such a cute and easy idea that I shared it on my blog (www.thethreadaffect.com) as well. Thanks for sharing!

Crunchy Crafty and Crazy said...

So cute! Love it all, but the ring and bracelet are great for adding just a little color to an outfit without spending anything! Love that!

Ariana said...

This is so great looking. I had to try it. I made the head band and I love it.

Cheyenne said...

love this!!!

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amanda said...

How do you braid with only 2 strings?

The Holland's said...

Okay first, the third sting to the braid must be in her hand :), second I believe that the braclet- the button is at the "top" of the braid and then just broadest around it(or you could tie the button on to it I would assume) and then it looks like she left a space at the end of the braid for the Button to go through(like a button loop) and then just tied it off at the end,

The ring- well I have no idea. Also the button he used looks like a pants button vs like a shirt button if that makes sence!

Eve Birch said...

if you want people to pay attention/follow your blog you should answer their questions...*SWOG*

Acksmom3 said...

Hi, I also saw this on Pinterest and I love this! It's so cute and it's something I could do with all 3 of my girls!

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