# Twisted T-Shirt Necklaces This Clever DIY Upcycles Old Clothes into Vintage Jewelry By M | Published 2014-05-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tshirt-necklace References: [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/picks/tee-cycle-that-old-shirt-into-a-way-cool-collar/) & [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/) Instead of getting rid of your [old shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/closet-clearout-challenge), why not upcycle them into creative pieces of jewelry with this T-shirt necklace tutorial by Brit+Co.? To recreate this elegant twisted T-shirt necklace, all you need is an old shirt, tank top or thin sweater and a second tank top. Cut up your old shirt into thin strips and twirl them to give them a twisted effect. Each twisted T-shirt piece is stitched onto the arm bands of a tank top at varying lengths to create a draped and layered necklace effect. The T-shirt necklace is creatively sewn onto another shirt to look as though they're separate pieces. Your old T-shirt has been put to better use by giving you boring tank top has gotten a hipster makeover. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new fashion lines by repurposing old clothes into unique accessories. - **DIY Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide DIY kits and tutorials for creating personalized jewelry from everyday items. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly fashion brands that promote upcycling and reducing textile waste. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate upcycled fashion accessories into mainstream brands and collections. - **Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer DIY workshops and classes for creating customized jewelry and accessories. - **Sustainability:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion brands to implement sustainable practices and promote circular economy in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Modular Eco-Friendly Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Tech Cable Sweater Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cable-knit-sweater-vest.md) - [90s-Inspired Grunge Band Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-1.md) - [Unique Chain Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-chain-shop.md) - [Recycled Dish Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-dish-towels.md) - [Beachy Shell Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuckernuck.md)