YOU NEED: 1 black cotton crewneck T-shirt, 4 1/2 yards thin silver chain ($3/yard at craft stores), scissors, a needle, black nylon thread ($2/spool at fabric stores).

Step 1: Neatly cut off the collar and both sleeves of the tee.

Step 2: Locate one side seam and measure out 2 inches from either side of it. From these marks, make two vertical lines with a ruler and chalk (to use as cutting guidelines) from armhole down, stopping 1 inch before bottom hem.

Step 3: Cut both lines, and at the bottom, cut across right above the hem. The entire side of the shirt will now be open. Repeat on the other side.

Step 4: With a double thread, sew one end of chain to one shoulder. Drape loosely across the other shoulder and stitch down. Repeat back and forth, draping and switching. Continue almost to end of chain, leaving one length to dangle.