The first is a mystery jersey that was $12.99 with 40% discount. I think that it is a rayon/poly mix. It is very soft and feels lovely! I bought 1m and the scarf above is 24" x 36" so I have some leftover for another project. As you can see, it works well with both a white summer slip from my SWAP and also new grey cardi that I made with cotton sweatshirt jersey and Simplicity 2154. This grey jersey is the reason why I made these scarves, as I read a post on the Vivienne Files about integrating a red handbag. The author recommends wearing a grey 'column' (trousers, vest top, cardi/jacket) and bringing in the red with a scarf, shoes, bag etc. Having just finished the cardi, a red scarf was a no brainer!
And if you love one red scarf . . . . why not try another?
This time I used a red and black rayon batik. I actually bought this about 8 years ago at a sewing show in Toronto from a company called Batik Butik. The plan was to make a regular scarf and fray the edges, but I am glad that I held off as the fabric drapes beautifully and looks a lot more polished this way.
I am really pleased with these two quick and easy projects - maybe not ideal for the upcoming warmer months, but I find that they keep the chill off my neck when sitting in the office at work. Have completed these, I have also gone a little crazy with some necklaces and started on a 6PAC - 6 co-ordinating items (yep, and challenge on Artisan's Square) and I plan on making some cardi's/long sleeved tops to work with my SWAP. More details to follow!
Do you make your accessories? What are your favourite makes?
Your scarves are pretty! I have made several of the Koos Mobius scarves, using Linda Chang Teufel's instructions. I think they are fun to make and wear. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are right - quick and easy and just so versatile! Thanks!
DeleteThose are some of the nicest scarves I've seen. I don't like the skinny long ones; they look like the person has a rag around their neck. It looks like yours were much shorter than the ones in the tutorial. I think I need to try my hand at this.
ReplyDeleteTowards the end of the tutorial Nancy speaks about making the scarves shorter - 24" wide (but then folded in half) and about 30" long. This means that they only go round your neck once, but that is good as you are not always fiddling with them!
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