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Writer's pictureSharon Prigan

Using what we have

When opening the boxes this morning I found some t shirts that I had put aside to use for teaching.


I decided many years ago to never buy new fabric again. There is so much that we have at home and if we set our minds to it creatively there are many products that can be made from used t shirts that would normally end up in the rag bag.


t shirts
t shirts


From the body of a well worn tie dyed t shirt


tie dyed t shirt
tie dyed t shirt

Which when stretched out


infinirty scarf
infinity scarf

Creates a cowl infinity scarf.



Cowl infinity scarf
Cowl infinity scarf

From the neckline


Cutting the neckline off the t shirt
Cutting the neckine off the t shirt

Threaded onto t shirt strips



Threading
Threading

Creating a fabric necklace.


scrunched t shirt necklace
scrunched t shirt necklace

From the body of the t shirt - t shirt yarn


t shirt yarn
t shirt yarn

Which can be used to create a multitude of products from headbands



t shirt headband
t shirt headband

to t shirt necklaces



t shirt necklace
t shirt necklace

Even the smallest of pieces can be used to create



Once you have techniques you will look at your used t shirts at home with different eyes.


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