I'm so excited about today's tutorial! I've been dying to show it to you!
I'm also thrilled to be a part of the Color Your Summer Series again this year! I adore this series & Kirsten & Delia! I always get so inspired by Color Your Summer and if you're a reader of my blog you know I love color. I was super happy to get YELLOW as my color this year. I decided to go for something bright & bold and put that lovely yellow front and center.
Recently I spotted looks from the Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2013 Fashion Show and fell head over heels for the neck scarfs the gals were all wearing (you can see pics of the show here and here). In shades of yellow and black with large bright polka dots on them - I was smitten! So since my color is yellow I had some fun and drew my own design on some solid yellow fabric and made my own version of a fabric neck scarf. Since I think it's pretty darn awesome and a fun trend I don't mind seeing come back I thought it would be a fun tutorial to do for Color Your Summer!
I rocked a mean neck scarf in my day ladies, and like hats - I love me a good scarf! Knit or sewn...it doesn't matter...I'll wear it!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE ONE TOO? HERE'S HOW...
EMELIA NECK SCARF SEWING TUTORIAL
// MATERIALS //
- 1/2 Yard Fabric (I used quilting cotton) cut on the bias
- Matching thread
- Pins
- Scissors
- Pins
- Scissors
- *Optional: Sharpie Fabric Marker
// INSTRUCTIONS //
CUTTING OUT YOUR NECK SCARF
*FUN OPTION: I chose to draw my pattern design onto my solid yellow fabric using Fabric Sharpies. It's a fun and creative way to add a bit of personality to your accessory! Find them at your local craftstores (I got mine from Walmart.).
Cut 2 pieces of fabric on the bias 40"W x 4"H. Cutting it on the bias will give your neck scarf a nice stretch to it. Here's a great link on how to cut fabric on the bias from the lovely dana of the blog made.
Fold your 40"L piece of fabric in half height wise (so your height is now 2") and then match your short ends up with each other. Cut your ends on a 45 degree angle. Repeat for your other fabric piece making sure all your ends are cut the same. See diagram above.
Cut 2 pieces of fabric on the bias 40"W x 4"H. Cutting it on the bias will give your neck scarf a nice stretch to it. Here's a great link on how to cut fabric on the bias from the lovely dana of the blog made.
SEWING YOUR NECK SCARF
Place both of your neck scarf pieces right sides facing each other and pin along your unsewn edges and sew along the entire scarf (including your ends) with a 1/4" seam allowance taking care to leave a 1 1/2" opening in the center long edge of your scarf to turn your scarf right side out. See diagram below.
That's it! You did it! Easy, quick & makes a great gift too!
WEARING YOUR NECK SCARF
With your nice long edge standing crisply around the back of your neck, tie a small knot in front (not too tight) and center on your neck. You're good to go! For added fun you could put the knot off to the side as well! Wear this in the summer with a cute strapless top/dress or a white tee/tank, and pair in the winter with your fave new coat! Feminine, fun and so romantic!
Thanks for reading! I hope you'll join in with Color Your Summer and embrace your inner yellow! Go wild with it or just add a dash - no matter what just make sure to enjoy it and spoil yourself with a new accessory for the summer & winter!
A big thank you again to Delia for having me over on her lovely blog. Since I first started reading Delia eons ago I've been smitten. She's sweet, talented and such an inspiring mom. Thanks for having me luv & for being such a wonderful friend..xoxox!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE ONE TOO?
head on over to delia creates to ready more color your summer fun!
what do you think? do you have a thing for all things scarves? would you rock a neck scarf? what a fun gift this would make too! what fabric would you use to make yours? let's chat ladies! coffee's on!