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T-SHIRT STRING MACRAME CRAFT

Created by Jen Kossowan

Ever wonder what to do with old T-shirts, especially ones that are stained or past the point of passing along? Turning them into T-shirt string is a fun and easy way to give them new life, and once made into string, T-shirt yarn can be used for all kinds of activities and creative projects!

T-Shirt String, Step By Step

T-shirt string can be used for all sorts of crafts like cat’s cradle game, party tassels, finger crocheted or braided rugs, coiled fabric bowls, friendship bracelets, homemade pompoms and braided headbands.

The best string is made with 100% cotton (or at least mostly cotton) T-shirts. Check the tags when making your selection.

1. REMOVE HEM

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3. MAKE STRIPS You will have a bunch of loops. Snip each loop to create a strip. (Leave as loops if you’re using it for cat’s cradle.)

4. STRETCH

Take each strip and pull to stretch the string as long as it can go. They will go from flat into round strings that hide the cut edges.

5. MAKE STUFF

Now they’re ready to use for all sorts of crafts including a macrame-style hanging planter.