Repurposed T-shirt Rosette Bracelet

Step 1:

-Cover work surface with a plastic table cover.

- If using a new T-shirt, launder it to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption.

-Cut six ½” x 8” strips from the T-shirt. This will make rosettes about 1 ¼” in diameter. Increase or decrease the length to make rosettes larger or smaller.

DYEING & MAKING ROSETTES:

1. Wearing disposable rubber gloves, measure 1 teaspoon Fuchsia dye with 1 cup hot water; stir well. Pour mixture into mixing bowl. Note: If water is not hot enough, heat water in the microwave for 2 minutes.


2. Immerse three of the fabric strips in the dye solution for 3 minutes. Squeeze excess liquid.

Wrap fabric strips in plastic wrap. Place in microwave for 2 minutes. Let cool. Remove from plastic wrap, rinse in cold water until water rinses clear. Wash in warm water with mild detergent and lay on paper towel to air dry.


3. Dye remaining fabric strips in Cherry Red, following steps 1 – 2 above.


4. Set aside one strip of fabric to use later as a loop closure for the bracelet.


5. Make a loop of duct tape and place on a piece of paper. Twist one fabric strip and place one end in center of duct tape. Press to adhere.


6. To make rosette shape: Wrap fabric around itself in a circle while twisting and pressing to tape. Repeat until entire fabric piece is wound into circle. Make five rosettes for each bracelet.

7. Apply a coat of fabric glue to entire exposed side of each rosette. Let dry overnight.

8. Remove rosettes from duct tape.