Braided T-Shirt Bracelets with Buttons

By Melony Bradley on July 27, 2013 in Jewelry, Wearable

Braided T-Shirt Bracelets, we are seeing this unique idea for repurposing old t-shirts everywhere! After having experimented many times making several in different colors and styles, I think this is my best version. The secret? The buttons. I first made a batch of these to wear to my Zumba classes. No matter how sturdy the construction seemed to be, after a few sweat sessions, they kept falling apart. So finally I decided to give it another try but added buttons to the mix this go-round.

To make the Braided T-Shirt Bracelets:

First you will need to cut strips of some old t-shirts. I cut mine into a strips measuring approximately 2″ x 10.” I used about five but you can use 2 or 3 more or less depending on how large you want the end result to be.

To keep your strips in place while braiding them, secure the ends with a safety pin.

Start to braid the strips working in bundles of two or three strips at a time.

Continue to braid to the end, tightening the braid as you go along.

Decide how big your bracelet needs to be to fit your wrist and cut off the excess end if needed.

Secure the end of the bracelet with a hand sewing needle and thread.

To secure the braided bracelet, I chose these Color Blend Buttons by Buttons Galore and More.

I spaced them somewhat evenly on the braided bracelet and sewed them down with the hand sewing needle and thread. This is what will keep your bracelet in tact during heavy periods of wear and tear and sweat, like dance class!