Looking for a fun and easy craft? Try making a t-shirt bracelet.
This t-shirt bracelet is made from new or old t-shirts cut into strips and braided with a colored cord. A fun, easy, upcycle craft.
I found this bracelet one day when I was searching Pinterest for bracelets. I loved the idea of using an old t-shirt and creating something that was fun and fashionable.
There are LOTS of t-shirt bracelet tutorials on the web, all with fun variations and themes.
I chose this one because I loved the cord braided in and the magnets seemed like a great idea. My plan was to make the bracelets with a group of friends.
I headed to Michael’s to find the supplies I needed. Here is what I bought:
Yes, I had to buy new scissors. I deemed the old ones I have at home incapable of cutting fabric with any sort of precision! (basicbluesnation.com)
DIY T-Shirt Bracelet
To make your t-shirt bracelet:
Cut t-shirt into 1-inch strips about 15 inches in length (you will need 3 pieces).
Cut the cord into pieces 15 inches long (you will need 3)
You will also need: a hot glue gun, 2 elastics or 2 pieces of string, magnets
Step #1 – attach the pieces of cord and t-shirt strips together with an elastic or tie a piece of string.
Step #2 – clip end to a book, or have a friend hold it
Step #3 – braid, making sure that the cord is on top and not hidden by the material
Step #4 – tie string or elastic around the end and cut excess cord and t-shirt material off
Step #5 – hot glue gun the ends to a magnet – remove elastics or string once cooled.
Step #6 – cut a strip of t-shirt material and wrap it around the magnets to form a type of “sleeve” to cover the magnets
Step #7 – marvel at how easy this was!
Head to your closet and grab some t-shirts you aren’t wearing to turn them into fun bracelets.
A great camp activity for tweens and teens.
Love this craft idea? Why not check out our crafts for kids, paper tube owls, DIY Necklace Organizer or learn to do paper quilling. Or, try making this beautiful paper animal silhouette.
Happy crafting!
They are very cute (and affordable, hehe).
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Have a lovely Sunday.
Petro Neagu recently posted..$200 Diapers.com Gift Card giveaway – Last Day
Love this! I am kicking off a ‘green’ blog next week, and always in search of ideas for recycling/repurposing stuff like this. I always have fabric scraps around, this would be a great use for them.
Samantha @ Blissful Domesticity recently posted..A Morning Walk
Thank you! It would be a great way to use material around the house.
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel recently posted..DIY T-Shirt Bracelet
These turned out great!
amber whitehead recently posted..The Look..You Know the One ~ Strong Moms Empower!
neat idea looks pretty and cute. I make similar with duct tape :)
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This would be a great way to celebrate team colors, or mix them for houses that are divided on which teams to cheer for (like our house, lol).
Rosey recently posted..Spring Break in Dublin
What a great idea!
These are adorable! I never ever heard of this before. We have lots of extra T Shirts bc hubs does screen printing. So this is perfect for us to try out. Thanks
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What a super fun and easy craft to do with kids! Thanks for sharing :) You should come link this up today on our Artsy Play Wednesday linky!
MultiTestingMom recently posted..Artsy Play Wednesday: Homemade GAK {LINKY}
WOW those are really cute!! And look fairly easy too :)
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