DIY Christmas Gift 1

I thought it would be fun to post a DIY Christmas gifts for every day before christmas.  I am a broke college student(and also just really enjoy crafty things) so I love things like is!  Here is the first  :)

Braided Dupioni Silk Necklace

Dupioni silk in sherbet shades has a lovely luster. When you tear the fabric into strips, it frays, giving this braided necklace a soft, fringed look.

TOOLS:

Dupioni silk, New York Elegant Fabrics, 212-302-4984.

WHAT TO DO:

Rip dupioni silk into 1-inch-wide strips; 1/2 yard makes 3 necklaces. Knot ends of 3 strips, and braid. When you get to the end, hand-stitch additional fabric strips onto the first 3 (stagger the new additions if possible to disguise the seams). Continue braiding to the desired length (our necklaces are as long as 60 inches), and knot. Knot ends together to make a loop.