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Wardrobe Redo Don't toss those old clothes: repurpose them. From "Creative Juice" episode DCRJ-307

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Rejuvenate a favorite T-shirt -- or use a brand-new one -- to make a fun fringed scarf.

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T-Shirt Scarf

T-Shirt Scarf

Materials:

2 large T-shirts (with silkscreened designs)
tailor's chalk
ruler
scissors
needle
thread
sewing machine (hand-sewing is preferable)
hand needle

1. Lay each T-shirt flat, measure and mark off a 16"x16" square on the front of each shirt (figure A). Divide each marked square into 8"x8" quads.

2. Cut along the chalk lines, cutting through both layers of fabric, creating 8 squares -- fronts and backs -- from each T-shirt (figure B).

Figure A

Figure B

3. Line up the squares (alternating colors) and, beginning with the first two squares, stitch right sides together. Continue working down the line until all 8 squares are sewn together. Repeat for the remaining 8 squares.

4. Place the two strips of 8 squares together, right sides facing each other, and stitch around the outer edges, leaving a 1/2" seam allowance. Leave an opening for turning the fabric right side out. After turning the fabric, whipstitch the opening closed.

5. Add fringe.

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RESOURCES :

Fabri Tac Fabric Adhesive (Signature Crafts)
Available at local art, craft and hobby stores.
Beacon Adhesives
Website: www.beaconcreates.com

Purse Handles
Clover Needlecraft, Inc.
Website: www.clover-usa.com

Generation T 108 Ways to Transform a T-Shirt
Workman Publishing Co.
Websites: www.generation-t.com and www.workman.com