DIY Tshirt Scarves

If you know me at all, you know I have a scarf fetish. And today, while looking on Pinterest for some interesting new scarf tying ideas, I came across a bunch of DIY t-shirt-to-scarf ideas. So since fall is upon us, I decided to try one out for myself. I read a bunch of different articles on the topic, and here is what worked the best for me!

What you will need: 

Plain Tshirt (The bigger the shirt, the longer the scarf, keep that in mind!)
Scissors
Hands!

Step One:

Lay out your t-shirt and decide on how thick you are going to cut your stripes. You could cut them very small, for a more stringy scarf, or you could go thicker, for more substance. I'm going to be doing some of both, for a mixture of textures. The shirt I used for this scarf was 100% cotton, but don't be afraid to use sheer or silky fabric, be adventurous!

 I cut the edges rough on purpose, but you can use a ruler and cut them perfect if that's what you're looking for. (The sun was actually shining today, sorry about the lighting!) Make sure to leave the cut strips in a circle, because that is the point of an infinity scarf!

 Step Two: 

The best part of this scarf was that there was no sewing required! Just twisting and knotting. So basically, if you have hands and know how to tie your shoes, you'll be good to go! For this step, start by tying some of pieces together at what will become the back of your scarf. You don't have to tie them all together, but it'll make it more durable if you do.
TIP: If you tie the circle stripes at different lengths, it gives the scarf a fuller look, so try some different stuff out until you like the way it is laying.

 Step Three:

Make sure to keep one of your strips aside until this point. To cover the knotted part where all the pieces are tied together (as seen above) use one of the stripes to cover it,  this not only hides your knots, but it gives it another unique touch. You could also decorate this piece using lace, buttons, or a different coloured fabric. After you're done wrapping, just tuck the end in (sort of like wrapping a twisted ankle).

And you're done!

Thank for reading, and good luck with your scarf making! Happy Autumn everyone!

Much love,

Sierra