Smile for Girls Issue 1 | Page 16

DIY: How to Make a String Scarf By Eliza Martinez Scarves are a hot trend right now, so you probably want to fill your closet with a variety of options. Problem is, they don’t always come cheap. For a just few dollars and a little bit of work, you can make yourself a way cool string scarf that you won’t see on any of your friends’ necks. Items Needed: 2 t-shirts (both the same color or two different colors) Scissors Headband embellishments 1 2 Lay each t-shirt out on a flat work surface. Cut off the arms and neckline of the shirts, leaving a rough square behind. Cut up one side of the t-shirt so you can open it up into one long, flat rectangle. Remove both seams. 3 4 Starting at the bottom of the t-shirt, cut it into strips about a ½-inch wide. Continue up the shirt until you have a pile of strings. Repeat with the other t-shirt. Gently grasp each end of the t-shirt strings and pull outward until they roll. You can do several strips at one time. 5 Cut one strip in half and set it aside. 16 16