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DIY: Recycled Tshirt Necklace
Tools You’ll Need:
– Old Tshirt
– Rotary Cutter
– Needle Nose Pliers
– Synthetic Leather Cord
– Large Cord Fasteners
– Small Cord Fasteners
– Clasp and Chain
– Straight edge
– Needle and thread
Take any old bold color tshirt (soft and slightly stretchy are best), you can stock up on them at thrift stores like Goodwill and the Salvation Army for like $1.
1. Cuttin’ Up – Cut the tshirt into 3/4 inch strips up to the underarms (you should get about 20 strips). Note: be sure to use a mat or cardboard to protect your surface from the blade of the rotary cutter.
2. Stretch it Out – Grab each strip at the seams on either side, and pull. Try to stretch each strip about the same width, so as not to have any really long ones that stick out from the bunch. Line the seams as you stack them up and it’ll make your job easier later.
3. Stack ’em Up – For added security, feed a needle through the stacked seams to give the necklace an overall polished look. Wrap the string around the bundle several times, intermittently reinserting the needle through the stack.
4. Cut the Cord – Cut the synthetic leather cord to the desired length you want your necklace to hang, and fold it in half around the end of the necklace.
5. Positive Reinforcement – Pull the end of the necklace and synthetic cord through the larger cord fastener. Feel free to add glue or insert the screw for extra reinforcement.
6. Fasten and Clasp – Lastly add the smaller cord fasteners to each end, along with the chain and clasp. Now…rock your statement necklace with style!
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[…] Do have an old t-shirt that no longer fits or has an embedded stain? Turn it into a necklace! You can cut the t-shirt into ribbons, layer the pieces into a statement necklace, and fasten them together with cord fasteners and a clasp and chain. Interested in making this necklace as a recycling project? Check out these DIY recycle necklace instructions from Frugal-nomics. […]
[…] Do have an old t-shirt that no longer fits or has an embedded stain? Turn it into a necklace! You can cut the t-shirt into ribbons, layer the pieces into a statement necklace, and fasten them together with cord fasteners and a clasp and chain. Interested in making this necklace? Check out these DIY recycle necklace instructions from Frugal-nomics. […]
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[…] Do have an old t-shirt that no longer fits or has an embedded stain? Turn it into a necklace! You can cut the t-shirt into ribbons, layer the pieces into a statement necklace, and fasten them together with cord fasteners and a clasp and chain. Interested in making this necklace? Check out these DIY recycle necklace instructions from Frugal-nomics. […]
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[…] Recycled T-Shirt Statement Necklace – In a few simple steps, take an old t-shirt and transform it into a bulky, thick statement necklace. All the style, none of the weight of metal versions! The few metal pieces on the necklace really take it to the next level. […]
This is awesome!…where do you get the cord fasteners from??
That lime/neon green necklace was a bold and beautiful creation and it was even a really pretty t-shirt…we know you love t-shirts:-)
Love the necklace! Great color on you!
Wow Brandhyze this is simply amazing! Your Creativity is in overflow!! Keep it coming lady!!
Awww…it’s a blessing! Thanks Therese
Brandhyze the graphics on this post are unreal!!! You are getting so crazy good at this, I am more amazed every time you send another post!
That means alot…thanks for checking it out!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this necklace!!!!
Much appreciated…THANKS A BUNCH!