We can’t take any credit for this bright idea as it was shared with us from our friends over at Body and Soul: Whole Living Magazine. We loved the design so much we had to share it.

And since it is the season for spring cleaning, what better way to put some unwanted t-shirts to good use than turning them into a fashionable necklace.

Materials Needed: Soft Cotton T-Shirt, Ruler, Scissors or Rotary Cutter

Step 1: Lay the shirt on a flat surface; cut off the hem and discard. Then cut the body of the shirt horizontally into strips approximately ¾ of an inch long. (They will actually be loops).

Step 2: One at a time pull the loops open and stretch until the fabric starts to curl. Stack the loops on the top of one another so that all the T-shirt side seams are in the same spot.

Step 3: Once you have the thickness you desire, wrap the seams with a scrap piece of fabric (6 inches long) from the same shirt. Tuck the end of the scrap under itself.

Voila! Inspired to make your own? Share your photos on our Facebook Page.

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Project inspired by Cucumbersome.com and can be viewed on Page 24 of the April 2010 issue of Body+Soul: Whole Living magazine.