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Saturday, December 4, 2010

T-Shirt to Cowl Scarf

Ah, end of semester procrastination. I should have been doing a bunch of other things the other morning, but instead I thought, "I think I'll make a scarf with that old shirt." So I did.
It was really easy. I used an old long sleeved t-shirt of my mom's, and cut off the bottom and made a tube. That's all the scarf is. I used one of the sleeves to make the flower, and just pinned it on. I didn't take a before pic, but here's the shirt with the pieces cut off.
And a close up of the finished scarf, which took just minutes to make.

Super quick projects that keep me from finishing homework and Christmas gifts? Yes, please.

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51 comments:

  1. HeidiDecember 4, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    Wow, that's amazing. I'm going to have to try it!

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  2. Dorine Doyle KingDecember 4, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    Adorable! That's a great scarf, Sarah! I finally quit putting off my finals too! I think I got an "A" in my aromatherapy class and a "B" in Anatomy.

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  3. UnknownDecember 4, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    Very cute and resourceful!

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  4. scarfDecember 5, 2010 at 3:23 AM

    Now I have the perfect idea for the father-in-law's holiday gift. Thanks!!

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  5. Lucy KDecember 5, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    Love it ... will be making lots of scarves today! :)

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  6. UnknownDecember 5, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    Simply adorable! Love the chunky stripe, too.

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  7. MeredithDecember 5, 2010 at 11:58 PM

    this rocks. i'm ALL about reworking. nothing like taking an otherwise crappy item and making it wearable/fab once more:) yeah!!
    http://meredithtuttle.blogspot.com/2010/11/tt-versatile-advent.html

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  8. MeredithDecember 6, 2010 at 12:04 AM

    hahaha! i totally linked you to some weird thing on my last comment. ooops. ignore that. i suck at computers. no joke:)
    YOURS, MINE AND OURS

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  9. RiaDecember 6, 2010 at 12:44 AM

    Aww, this is lovely. Hey, come over and link up to my Linky party here and share this with all my readers.

    Ria
    i heart pretty stuffs

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  10. JessDecember 6, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    That's cute!!

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  11. SarahDecember 6, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    That is adorable! I wish I knew how to make good rosettes like that.

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  12. Kristen MintzDecember 6, 2010 at 11:58 PM

    omgosh, I LOVE it. love!!!!

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  13. Naturally CarolDecember 7, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    That scarf really makes the outfit sing!

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  14. Elizabeth DacksonDecember 7, 2010 at 5:03 AM

    Awesome tute, and so easy! What a fantastic idea. Happy Fabric Tuesday to you!

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  15. KristieDecember 7, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Awesome! And it is so gratifying to make something both easy and pretty, isn't it?

    Visiting from Quiltstory :-)

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  16. Ann @ makethebestofthingsDecember 7, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    Love this! I tried it with an old ratty turtleneck and it still turned out great, so now I will go with something a bit nicer. Love the oversize flower, great accent!

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  17. SarahDecember 7, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    To cute! What a great idea. I think I will have to make one. I have a few things I have been procrastinating on too. This is a great project to do before doing the other dreaded things!

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  18. JanaDecember 7, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    Turned out awesome!! Come link up at Giggles, Glitz & Glam!

    http://gigglesglitzandglam.blogspot.com/2010/12/glam-party-5.html

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  19. {Lucia}December 7, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    How great! I think I could actually do that! Thanks for sharing. I just started a link party on Wednesdays and would love for you to share this!
    wakinglucia.blogspot.com
    Ciao,
    Lucia

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  20. Vanessa HewellDecember 7, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    very cute! love the stripes.

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  21. UnknownDecember 8, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    I really like it, wondering how you did the circle flower?

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  22. Lauren @ 31diyDecember 8, 2010 at 3:22 AM

    Really cute! And I especially love that it didn't take much time to make - that's always a bonus!

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  23. MikaDecember 8, 2010 at 6:09 AM

    So cute! Hi! I'm following from the blog hop. I'd love a follow back at www.mikaspantry.blogspot.com

    Thanks,
    Mika

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  24. Robin AngeDecember 8, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    I love how easy this scarf was to make. Great upcycling and thank you for linking up to www.thetshirtdiaries.com

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  25. cleverlyinspiredDecember 8, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    Sharing on FB love this!

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  26. Brooke Anna @ Mommy Does...December 8, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    I found you through the Night Owl Crafting hop, i'm at mommydoes.blogspot.com if you want to follow back. I LOVE this idea, tucking it away for someday :)

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  27. jbrDecember 8, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    Love the stripes. Found you through cheap chic home: fabric fun thursday

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  28. QuiltstoryDecember 8, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    I am super impressed! Thanks for linking your project up!

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  29. cucumbers and vinegarDecember 8, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    So cute and clever! I'm going to go through my closet to find an old shirt....

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  30. Grannys AtticDecember 9, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    I just love it! You did a great job.

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  31. KimMalkDecember 9, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    That is so cute! At least you'll be warm and stylish when you're (cough, cough) finishing up that homework ;).

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  32. Amber DDecember 9, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    Wow that is super cute!

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  33. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}December 9, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    This is great! Love it!
    Thanks for linking up to my party!

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  34. berg4December 9, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Very cute and trendy!

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  35. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}December 9, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    Just wanted to let you know I shared a link to this on the A Glimpse Inside FB page.

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  36. Mrs. BrittanyDecember 10, 2010 at 2:16 AM

    LOVE IT! great!

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  37. SherriDecember 10, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    Adorable! Love it. Love that is recycled too. Now, I would at a Univ., so get back on that homework. LOL

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  38. AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    what a great idea! i love upcycling. and p.s. i'm in milwaukee - we're neighbors!
    -jess

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  39. AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    What a cute idea! I am your newest follower! You can follow me at http://craftycierra.blogspot.com/ Dont forget to enter my giveaway! If you are interested in doing a blogswap, please email me at CierraLarsen at hotmail dot com

    /Cierra

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  40. Michelle L.December 11, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Hi, Sarah! Seriously, that's how you did that? It looks a-mazing, what a cool result for teeny amount of work. My kind of project, am so gonna try it!

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  41. CindyDecember 11, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    What a sweet idea and it looks great!
    Thaks for the inspiration.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  42. KathyDecember 11, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    What a great idea --I chuckled when I read you used your mother's sweater ! Good Luck on your finals

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  43. KatieDecember 12, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    LOVE this project! Super easy and a great way to upcycle! I've already started raiding my closet of old long sleeve t's that no longer fit so I can give this project a try!

    Thank you for linking up with Sew Woodsy! We just wanted to let you know that we featured your project on Friday! Make sure you grab a featured button and display it proudly!

    http://sewwoodsy.blogspot.com/2010/12/friday-features-on-friday.html

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  44. nannykim/spindlecottageDecember 12, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    So cool. ..love it....I wouldn't know how to do the rose.

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  45. AllieMakes!December 13, 2010 at 12:04 AM

    VERY cute! I love refashioning, dont you? Fabulous job! Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

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  46. ElizabethDecember 13, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    I'm in love with this! I have so many things in my closet I could refashion I'm just afraid! Would love for you to visit me at Sew Chatty and link up to Made with Love Monday! The party will be open until Friday if you want to link up multiple projects. Hope you have a great day! http://sewcahtty.blogspot.com

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  47. Grannys AtticDecember 20, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    Please show us how you made this! Please! Thanks Vicky

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  48. JenniferApril 25, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    I realize this is an older post, but just found it today and would love to duplicate it! One question though - how did you do the flower exactly? It's beeeautiful but I'm just not sure how to get mine to look as gorgeous as yours!?!! Could you please give us a play-by-play on making it??? Pretty please???!!! I'd really appreciate a response! Thanks sooo much!!!

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    1. SarahApril 25, 2013 at 6:23 PM

      Hi Jennifer,

      Sorry the subscribe button's not working- I'll have to look in to that. It's been a while since I made this, but all I did was take the sleeve and slowly turn it inside out, letting it bunch up while I did it. I pulled and pushed at the bulges in the fabric until it looked the way I wanted. Sorry that's not very descriptive- it was mostly trial and error!

      Thanks for your comment!

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  49. JenniferApril 25, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    By the way, the button for subscribing to post comments isn't working =(

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    1. SarahApril 25, 2013 at 6:33 PM

      I think you have to be logged in with an email address to subscribe to post comments...I was just able to do so without a problem. I see you just commented with a name and without a reply option- that could be why.

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