Upcycled Braided Necklace

Step 3:

-I dyed it first with 1/2 bottle RIT tangerine dye mixed in 1 gallon of very hot 140° water for about 15 min. If the tap water's not hot enough, just heat some in the tea kettle or microwave.

-Then the knots and rubber bands are removed.

-Next, mix 2 Tbsp of Rit Rose Pink in an additional gallon of hot water and immerse the fabric strips for about 5 minutes.
After removing from the dye bath, rinse until the water runs clear and hang dry.

-OK, ready for assembly! Hold the ends of the 9 strips together with a clamp or tape and start braiding 3 strips at a time the entire length.

Step 4:

- Stitch the ends with a moderately tight stitch back and forth. At this point, I was planning to cut the fringe off and attach a ribbon tie but decided the fringe was kinda fun so I'm working it for now.