Summer braid scarf
A scarf looks good all year round, you just need one in the right materials. Viscose jersey drapes in a really nice way and actually feels cooling. Here´s a small diy project for lazy days; all you need to make these summery braid scarves is scissors and fabric. We made tree different versions:
Materials
3 + yards of viscose jersey makes 3 scarves (you cut the fabric lenghtwise and need the 3 yards to wrap it around your neck a couple of times)
Scissors or fabric cutting tool.
How to do it
Cut your fabric lengthwise in 3. Cut away the edges if they don´t look good (Our fabric had some kind of glue on it).
Big braid
Split the ends of the scarf into 3 even parts. The cuts shoud be about 15 inches long. Split the outermost 4 inches again into as many parts as you can to make the tassels. Make the braids and wind a small strip of fabric tight around the ends where the braiding ends and the tassels starts.
Repeat for the other side.
Three strikes
Split the ends of the scarf into 3 even parts. The cuts shoud be about 15 inches long. Split the 3 parts into 3 again. Make the braids and tie a knot on each end. Cut off any excess fabric.
Individual braids
Split the ends of the scarf into 3 even parts. The cuts shoud be about 15 inches long. Cut each of the three parts into 7 and make 7 braids. Repeat for the other side. Tie a knot on each braid and cut off any excess fabric.
lørdag, juni 20, 2009 at 6:49PM Print Article
Reader Comments (13)
How cool! Thanks for making three variations! I will be linking to this from Dollar Store Crafts in July.
Thanks a lot for sharing this tutorial! I love all your versions but the first one is my favourite. I'm going to post a link on my blog!
Thanks so much both of you;)
This is so cool!!! I posted a link to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-braided-jersey-scarf/2009/06/22/
--Anne
Wow, this is beautiful! I'll be linking to this project if you don't mind. Not to mention making a few myself!
Anne and Rachel thank you for linking!
Love these scarves! Beautiful. Anyone know a good internet resource for purchasing this type of fabric? Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Also love the top that the model is wearing. Was that purchased on etsy?
Thanks
I love this and can't wait to make one...or a whole bunch! I posted a link on my blog as well! Thanks for all of the incredible ideas!
I would love to make the third scarf, but this is hard to do, and I don't get it. I wonder if you could do step-by-step instructions for us... not-so-smart people. Thanks!
Hi Erin. Basically what we have done is to make a scarf, and then we´ve cut the ends of the scarf (15") into strips that we have braided. Cut as many strips as you like (as long as the total number can be divided by 3, so you can make braids). Is there anything particular you don´t understand, let us know, and we´ll try to help more spesifically. Good luck!
love this scarf! i made one immediately after i saw the tutorial! but i wish i had the viscose jersey material because it would probably be more comfortable and easy to make. Thanks!
I linked you on my blog. http://valiantv.blogspot.com/
This was such an easy project. A great way to make my winter morning bike ride more fashionable. Thank you.
~Ashley V
Love love love this scarf!! I've featured it on my website today, thanks for sharing!!