Monday 12 March 2012

Infinity Scarf from Skirt

Finally, it is Spring Break and I have a few days off work. So I thought I'd whip up a refashion.  I have an old-old broom skirt which is not only dated but the elastic is all stretched out and starting to make that cracking noise.

Pink Calico: Infinity Scarf from Skirt

Here is the top where the elastic is, you can't really tell, but it is all stretchy:
Pink Calico: Infinity Scarf from Skirt

But, the bottom of the skirt had a nice goldy-yellowy print which I thought might be nice in a scarf:
Pink Calico: Infinity Scarf from Skirt

The skirt is quite sheer and is lined (you can see a bit of the lining in the pic above), so I flipped the lining up and bunched it together to cut:
Pink Calico: Infinity Scarf from Skirt
Pink Calico: Infinity Scarf from Skirt
Now comes the hard part.  I'm going to hand-sew the edge so it doesn't fray or leave bits of fabric everywhere.  This will take hours, so I leave you with this.

Although it's not quite done, I tried it on to see how the finished result would look:
Pink Calico: Infinity Scarf from Skirt

11 comments:

  1. Hi from your newest followers! :)

    Super cute! I'd love it of you linked up to Crafty Cousins!
    http://crafting-cousins.blogspot.com/2012/03/what-i-wore-sunday-week-7.html

    ~Natalie

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    1. Hi Crafty Cousins! Thanks for following me! I've checked out your blog and am following you back too! Will be sure to link up on the next Sunday!

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  2. Oh, it will make an excellent scarf. Happy stitching. I have a skirt that I need to shorten and I have a couple hours of stitching to look forward to myself.

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    1. Still sewing ... got one third done now. Have fun with your skirt!

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  3. It's a very good idea!!!!! Have a nice holiday!!!! Kisses

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    1. Hola Guapas (M&R)! El clima aqui esta todavia frio, pero estamos (Big J y yo) disfrutando del tiempo libre. Gracias por visitar y comentar en mi blog! Un abrazo.

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  4. nice...so easy to make and the effect is fabulous. I like infinity scarf

    mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi Mongs! I was pleasantly surprised how nicely it fell since it was so light.

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  5. Hi Ms Burrito! Isn't Disneyland fun! Thanks for visiting and commenting.

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  6. Cute! THANKS FOR SHARING JOANN

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    1. Hi Jo! Thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment.

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