[PeterPancomplex]

hey all you threadheads out there! this is my first time postin g a tutorial on the forums so i hope you all think this tutorial is helpfull!



^have you seen those fantastic jersey necklaces from www.urbanoutfitters.com? Are you poor like me and don’t want to spend the 28 bucks? Well here’s your thrifty stylish alternative that looks the same!

WHAT YOU NEED:


(Or rotary cutter if you want a cleaner look).

(Optional)

STEP 1

Cut off the bottom hem of your shirt.

STEP 2

Cut the shirt width-wise, making strips about 1 inch wide each.

STEP3

Take a strip and pull, until all the material has curled in on itself and makes the width much shorter.


STEP4

Repeat, repeat, repeat until you have as many strips as you want for your necklace. Cut the strips to the desired length you want hanging around your neck and then arrange them in loops, one over the other. Make sure you’ve tied each strip after you cut tem so they are one consistent O shape and not broken. Save an extra strip though!

STEP5

Now take an extra strip and loop it around a part of the bunch of loops and tie it securely. Make sure you get it tight!

STEP6 (optional)

Embellishment time! Break out those buttons you’ve never had a match for! That earring you lost the pair for! That broken necklace! Or even some old keys! Everything goes!

STEP7 (optional)

Adhere your goodies to a strip any way you want: feel free to sew on some buttons, but Safety pins are your best friend! For a grungy look, tie lots of things instead!

STEP8

Prepare your other fabulous accessories and clothes (I recommend an extra chain or other necklace for added flair).

STEP9

ROCK IT!

[timidgothica]

you added so many nifty attachments! I didn't really think of all the options, and did not like them before I saw your take. Thanks for turning me on to this!

[BOO_its_brittany]

I agree with timidgothica!
When I first saw these I thought they were cute, but not something I'd really make.
But now that I see yours with all the buttons&things I wanna make a couple!
Thank you!
<3!

[BeckZombie]

That looks great! I think the color you used looks much better than the examples and I like your embellishments better, too!

[makaalohilohi]

definitely great idea with the embellishments. it makes it much more customizable.

[Mona]

I never liked the Urban Outfitter's style, but you took it and made it look awesome!

I just might have to do this with some t-shirt scraps!

[Khayotikk]

Sweet deal! I want to make one for my sister now that you made it look more eclectic. Great job, dollface!

[MaddyLongLegs]

WOW. Yours kicks the 'official' or whatever necklace's arse.

[medicodepeces]

I like so much your idea!

[Mona]

I just finished my (technically second) jersey necklace! I love this tute!

And I've decided to refer to UO as Bourbon Trout-blitters.