Tee Shirt Scarves?

It all happened because of being introduced to Pinterest, which is a website where people can start there own "pin boards" of pictures. The pictures come from the internet, anywhere and everywhere. If you see something on the internet that you like or find interesting or just plain funny; or maybe you found your dream kitchen or the next wardrobe item you plan to buy, you can click on the image and then your "pin" button, and the image with the website will show up on your pin board of choice. It's actually been truly helpful for me, in discovering what my likes and dislikes are. I've been making choices in my mind of what I really would want to have in my home or my wardrobe or in my tummy.

So, this morning I found myself getting carried away looking at other people's boards and what they've pinned. I ended up repinning this Tee shirt scarf to my board, which led me to checking out the website where it came from, which led me to watching a video clip of someone making them, which led to me going to my drawers and pulling out "some" (about 8) tee shirts I have kept, but never wear anymore. 

This is what I did:

I had to decide which style of scarf I was going to try first and which color I'd use for it.

I liked the "long strings" style so I went to work on cutting strips.

HINT: MAKE SURE YOUR SCISSORS ARE SHARP OR YOU MAY GIVE UP ON THE WHOLE PROJECT THE WAY I ALMOST DID!!!

After cutting the strips, you just pick them up and stretch them, which makes all the edges curl. It really doesn't matter how straight you cut, for the most part, because you won't even notice.

I decided to also use the cute embroidered top strap from the shirt. I wasn't sure how I would use it, but figured it would come to me.

I took the seams of each strip and kind of lined them up and wrapped a loose strip around and around, tying it off at the ends and tucking the knot underneath. I did this just cause I thought it looked cool. Its not necessary to do. Then I took the embroidered piece and matched it up to the seams on the opposite side of the strips so that it would hang the way I wanted it to. Then I used another loose piece to go around and around there And looky what we have... Its more of a necklace than a scarf, but I kind of like it.

Next I took a melon colored tee and cut off the top just under the sleeves, and cut one inch thick strips all along the bottom. I thought they were too short, but they actually weren't when it was all said and done. I cut off more of the top because with all that excess fabric it wasn't really laying right.

I also decided to bind one spot one the loop, just to give it a little "sumpin sumpin". This one didn't really turn out the way I saw in the picture, but its ok. (Forgive the lovely match of a green shirt under the melon colored scarf. haha)

Two down, twelve to go!

Make that ONE TO GO, because my fabulous tools were not helping so wonderfully in the cutting process.

This one required a circular object like a paper plate because I would be cutting out as many circles as possible. I opened up the tee shirt by first cutting up one seam and sleeve to lay the material out flat.

I cut out about 5 or 6 circles.
Hint: fold the material over double and cut semi circles for faster action, but be sure that your SCISSORS ARE SHARP!!!!

Once you have your circles, cut them into spirals. I cut my strips about 1 1/2" - 2"wide. Then hold one end of the spiral and run your other hand straight down the material to stretch it out a little.

Throw all the strips around your neck and this is what you get.

Once again, I used a loose piece to go around and around, binding all the pieces together. I liked making the pieces all different lengths before binding them. I may actually like this red one best.

Here are all three.

I forgot to model the blue one. Its hippy free lovin!

And the real question is: Will I ever wear any of them? Probably not, so if you want me to send one to you leave a comment explaining the reason why I should. Make it convincing!! Otherwise, try it yourself with your own tee shirts, or use your spouse's shirts. There are other styles to try, even just a straight circle scarf. Very very easy... as long as your scissors are... you know.

Remember When...

Remember when we used to make ashtrays in art class to give to our parents as a special mother's or father's day gift? (Of course my parents never smoked, but it was an easy pinchpot project for beginners, so I'm certain I made a few in my elementary daze).

Elizabeth made this wonderous piece a few years ago.
And NO! It isn't an ashtray! Times have changed people. It's a ring dish for the kitchen window sill.

I have always loved this piece. It's hilarious. It makes me laugh everytime I look at it because it's so cute. And it's eyes are piercing, right to the soul!

So what has possessed me offer it to the smokers who have come over to the house and needed an ashtray?

Convenience, maybe? It's funny how my handful of smoking guests have always refused to desecrate this sacred gift, and have usually opted for an empty soda can from the garbage instead.

I just haven't understood their resistance to The Bunny. I'd tell them, "Don't worry about it. It's completely washable."

My brother, the champion that he is, has quit smoking altogether! Could it have been the bunny's convicting eyeball-stare-down?

Pierces the soul!