Thursday 6 March 2014

diy vintage doily scarf



 
the weather here turned to autumn right on queue. the mornings are crisp with dew on the lawn and the evenings require warm socks and a doona on the bed.
autumn also means boots, tights, a cardigan and a light scarf too.
with the stack of op-shopped doilies slowly growing I decided to make an infinity scarf. it's basically just a collection of doilies and small linens stitched together end to end to create a loop.

1. select a number of doilies/linen handkerchiefs/place mats.
2. decide on their layout. my scarf is about 2m in length, so select enough linens to reach about this length
3. stitch each one to the next to create a 2m length then stitch the 2 ends together to create a loop.

and that's it. simply double over and wear with your favourite cardi, and maybe a pretty brooch too.

22 comments:

  1. Simply brilliant Zara xxxx

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  2. This is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love it so much. Thanks for the idea. Maybe I'll even make one for myself, one day. Thank you Zara for sharing. xxoo

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  3. So pretty and creative Zara! Happy autumn to you x

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  4. You are a clever chook! Your scarf is lovely.

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  5. What a pretty pretty idea - love -

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  6. Oh I LOVE it so much. I am so making one. Clever!

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  7. Love love love it! You should be adding these to your shop! XX

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  8. Pity, I just can't carry a scarf off. I think my neck is too short - they just don't look 'right' on me. Lovely on you though Zara, and such a nice idea x

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  9. love it, you clever chook! Jane x

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  10. Looks absolutely gorgeous Zara. You are a clever chicky xx

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  11. Great idea - its lovely!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  12. Great idea! I may give that a try, too. Better than keeing them hidden in a drawer! Linda@At Vintageous Blog

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  13. Love it Zara! Very pretty :-) Enjoy your lovely Autumn, Summer is still lingering here...Mel x

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  14. What an awesome idea! I have a huge stash of doilies waiting for the perfect project (or two, or three!)....and that brooch is absolutely gorgeous! Flick x

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  15. That's a really lovely idea! I know a couple of people who would love one of those.

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  16. what a gorgeous idea and it looks so pretty xx

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  17. I do think even I could make this! And I can barely sew a button on x

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