When I spotted this polka-dot Merona scarf at Target, I knew it would be perfect to recreate the Voluminous scarf from Anthropologie. Making this scarf was super-easy, so I included really particular instructions in case some of you darlings want to rock your own mad sewing skills.
The Anthro version used all one color wooden beads, but my pack came with these three colors and I didn't want to buy three packs of beads just to have enough of the brown color. The beautiful thing about recreating? You can do whatever you want!
Most scarves are made of really delicate, woven fabrics, so this row of stitching gives you a strong base to hold it all together.
I used the entire thickness of an embroidery strand. You don't want your thread breaking and sending your beads everywhere.
Pinch the end into a tight ball and wind thread around several times. Make your strands various lengths. I used 25 beads for the first row, 28 for the second and 31 for the third.
You can triple wrap the scarf like this or simply double-loop it for a fuller look.That's it! Pretty easy, huh? Now go get a scarf and make one for yourself! =)
What a talented person you are.... I am a tiny bit jealous. :)
ReplyDeleteClever lady! I really liked this scarf when i saw it. What a fab way to obtain the look for less.
ReplyDeletePretty darned cool! I'm really loving your anthropologising section (Hey, I just love pretty much all I have read of your blog thus far!):)
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Here I come Target :D
ReplyDeleteSo fantastic! I really love this scarf, but am not much of a scarf person. It's never cold enough here, but if I were, this one would for sure be at the top of my wearables. You're amazing. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out great! A scarf and a necklace- the best of both worlds!
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful, I'm getting much inspiration from your blog to buy a sewing machine and start sewing things again :)
ReplyDeletewow this really is so pretty! and the header to your blog is totally amazing, i am your newest follower! I hope you will link up here!
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I love this and will definitely be making one! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMarie
mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com
Really cute - I got the anthro one when it was on sale, but your's is easily just as cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun DIY!! Anthropology is such a great source of inspiration. I will definitely be trying this one.
ReplyDeleteOh and I found your lovely blog thanks to Think Pink Sundays!!!
This turned out AMAZING! Thanks for putting up a tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Your version is even better with the different color wood beads and it looks amazing on you! Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party.. can't wait to see what you share next!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project! I love how it turned out~
ReplyDeleteWow, that's wonderful! I like it much better than the original!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteI would love it if you shared this at {nifty thrifty sunday}!
Hope to see you there!
xoxo,
Vanessa
I back again - just wanted to tell you I made one!!! I LOVE it and have already gotten several compliments :D Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteShelley
www.westermanfam.blogspot.com
Wow! This is gorgeous and looks just like the anthropology version! Great tutorial too :)
ReplyDeleteI am hosting a new linky party that is all about DIY fashion...this would be the perfect project to link up to DIY Diva Thursdays! I really hope to see you there :)
Kara
www.mineforthemaking.com
This is so gorgeous!! Yet another great knockoff!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Think Pink Sundays! I featured you today - http://www.flamingotoes.com/2011/08/crush-of-the-week-think-pink-features-20/
This seriously ROCKS! So much! :) Thanks for linking up to {Sew} Modern Monday and have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteMUCH prettier than the original! I like the different colors of beads and the fabric you chose drapes much better than the original.
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