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T Shirt Scarf – No Sew

February 18 By: Heather11 Comments

Remember that t-shirt quilt I shared last week? I began to wonder about all those scraps that I was creating. I really hate to throw fabric away. I even keep pretty small scraps thinking, “I bet I could use this for something.” Then came the hunt. I found several ideas for t-shirt scraps. Which of course, I pinned a couple.

One thing that I had seen several times on the wonderful world wide web was a t shirt scarf. It looked really easy, so I decided to make my own. I took pictures along the way, just in case you wanted to give it a try. So, take out an old t-shirt and follow along. 🙂

You really only need the bottom 8-10 inches of the t shirt. You could use the rest to make your own t shirt quilt.

T-shirt scarf

1. Lay out your t shirt nice and flat.

t-shirt scarf

2. Measure up the bottom of the hem 8-10 inches

depending on how thick you like your scarf.

I love my rotary cutter and ruler, but the first one I made was with scissors.

Totally your preference.

t-shirt scarf

3. Now cut the hem off the shirt.

t-shirt scarf

4. For this step, I use my scissors because it’s easier. Cut 1/2 inch strips from one side of the shirt to the other leaving about an inch uncut before you reach the other side

(see picture below).

t-shirt scarf

t-shirt scarf

5. Keep cutting 1/2 inch strips all the way from one side to the other. Don’t worry about them being perfect because you won’t be able to tell.

t-shirt scarf

6. Hold one side of the scarf with one hand and pull each 1/2 inch strip until it curls up.

I pulled each one 3-4 times to make them curl up a lot.

t-shirt scarf

7. Here are all my strips curled up nicely.

t-shirt scarf

t-shirt scarf

8. Unfold that 1 inch portion that you left uncut. Gather it in your hand.

You are getting ready to place a tie around it.

t-shirt scarf

t-shirt scarf

9. I cut a thin strip from the sleeve of the original t-shirt to use as my tie.

Just wrap it around and around the uncut portion and tie in a knot.

10. Say Woo Hoo! You’re done.

Here’s a picture of the scarf with it’s full length:

green t shirt scarf

Here’s a picture of a hot pink t shirt scarf that I just doubled. Really cute either way.

pink t-shirt scarf

You could even add a flower pin or some other embellishment.

A perfect scarf for any time of year.

Don’t forget to pin this tutorial if you want to remember where you found it!

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Comments

  1. 1

    Sue says

    February 18 at 10:23 am

    Love it! I am a fanatic with scarfs, love em both for warmth and fashion. You made this look so easy, I will have to try it. Thanks for sharing this tip.

    Reply
  2. 2

    Cheri says

    February 20 at 10:31 am

    You’re blog is looking great Heather!! 🙂

    Reply
  3. 3

    Erin R says

    February 21 at 10:20 am

    I am going to make one of these…watch for it Friday at work!!

    Reply
  4. 4

    Erin R says

    February 22 at 8:35 am

    I made my scarf last night…charcoal gray, my new favorite color. I am ready for your next tutorial!!

    Reply
  5. 5

    DeAnne Olguin Williamson says

    February 24 at 8:56 am

    Wow, what a cool little project. Looks like something even I could do. Awesome!

    Reply
  6. 6

    Jennifer Richardson says

    February 24 at 3:25 pm

    You’re amazing!
    Beautiful idea….beautiful you:)
    -Jennifer

    Reply
  7. 7

    Justine says

    February 27 at 3:08 pm

    Stopping by from the Girl Creative Blog Hop! http://queenofsavings.com

    Reply
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    Six Sisters says

    March 6 at 5:38 pm

    The scarf is adorable, and easy! Yea! We loved having you join us at “Strut Your Stuff Saturday.” Hope to see you back next week! -The Sisters

    Reply
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    Danielle says

    May 9 at 1:18 pm

    Just made one for myself! Love it! Thanks for the tutorial!

    Reply
  10. 10

    Paula says

    July 16 at 3:46 pm

    Thanks for the great tutorial! I winter in Florida and am co-hosting the crafting group this year. I may use this for one of the classes.

    Reply
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      Heather says

      July 18 at 4:25 pm

      You’re welcome! I love crafting groups. Have fun!

      ~Heather

      Reply

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