Have an old T-shirt and a few minutes? You can make your own flower T-shirt rings to dress up any outfit, from jeans to a cocktail dress. A great recycled craft for adults! The cool part about this project is how you can tailor the ring to your style. Spruce it up with a vintage style button for a more sophisticated looking ring, or a bedazzled button to glam up your look for the night!
Flower T-Shirt Rings
I have this habit of buying clothes in subdued colors. I order a gray shirt and open my closet to find five gray shirts just like it. It’s not that I fear bright colors, I just forget that I need brighter colors in my wardrobe. As long as I have some bold accessories on hand, I can get away with all the much-more-boring clothing choices. I would definitely call these flower T-Shirt rings bold. Noticeable. Awesome.
They dress up any outfit, and you only need an old T-shirt and a few minutes to make them, which means, if you’re getting dressed for your day or night and want a statement piece before you head out, you can make one of these flower T-Shirt rings. Oh and by the way, they are the most comfortable rings you’ll ever wear, what with being made from tees and all.
Don’t worry if your flower looks sort of flat when you first make these rings. Over time (and we’re talking hours, not days), the edges will curl up and your flower will look more flower-y.
We are all for recycled projects here. There are so many awesome ideas to repurpose your old beloved tees that no longer fit, like these recycled t-shirt bracelets, this braided t-shirt keychain, and this braided recycled t-shirt headband. Now you’re all set to accessorize yourself and you can wear all the neutral colors you want!
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You will need:
Collect the necessary tools and let’s get started!
First, you’ll need to make the band for your finger. Cut a strip about 4-inches long from the hem of the shirt at the bottom, being sure to cut just around the sewn edges. Wrap this strip around the finger you’ll wear your ring. Wrap the strip snugly, as the tee will stretch a bit over time and you’ll want a secure fit.
Pinch where the edges meet, slide the strip from your finger and sew the edges to form a ring. Cut any excess from the strip. Don’t worry how neatly you sew the edges, as this seam will be covered up.
Fold the side of the shirt over so you have four layers of the shirt. Cut out a 1 1/2 to 2-inch circle. You’ll have four circles.
Sew the button on in the center of the stack of fabric circles and then sew the flower on the band at the seam.
I love my ring, and on the first day I wore it, I got three compliments from friends and a sulk from my daughter because she wanted one. I think I’ll have to dig into my drawer for more tees so I can make flower T-shirt rings in every color. If you like these bright T-shirt rings, try making a no-sew rainbow fleece scarf.
Over the years we’ve shared several recycled denim crafts, putting those old blue jeans to some good use instead of tossing them! Like this Colored Denim Scrap Wreath and this Colored Denim Circle Tree. You can recycle your clothing in tons of different ways. Have you experimented with different recycled clothing projects? If so, leave a comment below and let us know what you created!
Flower T-shirt Rings
Supplies
- old T-shirt
- scissors
- thread
- needle
- button
Instructions
- First, make the band for your finger. Cut a strip about 4-inches long from the hem of the shirt at the bottom, being sure to cut just around the sewn edges. Wrap this strip around the finger you'll wear your ring. Wrap the strip snugly, as the tee will stretch a bit over time and you'll want a secure fit.
- Pinch where the edges meet, slide the strip from your finger and sew the edges to form a ring. Cut any excess from the strip. Don't worry how neatly you sew the edges, as this seam will be covered up.
- Fold the side of the shirt over so you have four layers of the shirt. Cut out a 1 1/2 to 2-inch circle. You'll have four circles.
- Sew the button on in the center of the stack of fabric circles and then sew the flower on the band at the seam.
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Natasha says
Super cute! I always love finding new ways to repurpose t-shirts. Thank you!
Laura S in Texas says
I use old t-shirts to make tote bags. They are great for carrying groceries & then to avoid contaminating the next load of groceries, you can throw them in the washing machine & dryer. I also use them to carry craft supplies.
Amanda Formaro says
That’s a great idea Laura!