Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Green Upcycled Scarf

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 It's been so damp and chilly this winter that I have worn a scarf nearly every day. I have long wanted to make a t-shirt scarf and St. Patty's Day seemed like the perfect excuse! Now that it's done, I can tell it's going to be a favorite. Worn t-shirts are so snug and soft.

I thought for sure I'd easily find an Old Navy St. Patty's Day shirt, but alas there were none in any of the thrift stores I went to. Even so, I managed to find several t-shirts for just a few bucks.

This was a really easy project and I made it while watching a few TV shows.
 First I cut an 8.5" X 11" sheet of freezer paper. Then I ironed it onto my t-shirts to make cutting the patches super easy. I reused the same piece of freezer paper for each patch. I lined up all my patches on the floor next to a scarf I already had to get the right length.

I decided to embellish some of the plain patches with cut outs. I used scraps of t-shirt with Wonder Under fusible web to iron them on. I made a lucky number 7, a shamrock and a horseshoe.  I sewed two rows of patches and then sewed each side together. I sewed the front and back right to each other. No turning. The edges rolled a little and I like the casual effect.

 This eagle patch isn't green, but since the eagle is our school mascot, I had to include it. I like that the scarf is decidedly "pinch proof" without being too St. Patrick's Day. I think I could get away wearing this past March 17th.

It's Green week at the CSI project!

10 comments:

Unknown said...

Good to know about green upcycled scarf i am very inspired By ideas nice..
Mens Ties

Randi~Dukes and Duchesses said...

That's really cute! I love the idea of using old shirts like that.

Nutsy Coco said...

Very cute! I definitely think you can wear it beyond St. Patty's Day.

Unknown said...

Smart idea about using the freezer paper as a template! Tucking that one away in my memory banks.

Rebecca said...

I love it! Especially the gir scout tee. :)

littlemissmk said...

super cute idea!

shirley said...

Great scarf. It has a very college-like feel to it. Definitely not just for St. Patty's day. Great idea to use all the different green T's!

Unknown said...

What a great reuse for old Tshirts. Love it!

By the Bluegrass said...

What a cute idea! We have made the t-shirt quilts but not the scarves. gotta remember this one.
xo,
Sena

Aubrey said...

awesome idea! Thanks for stopping by tonight and good luck on the giveaway!