https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/how-to-make-an-easy-and-cheap-shirt-from-silk-scarves • Posted by Talk2thetrees
Guys, this shirt is a dream. I've been wanting to wear it everyday... but since that isn't socially acceptable, I have not. It's super light weight and breezy. Perfect for summer days. And it's also versatile! It can be worn many different ways.
Guys, this shirt is a dream. I've been wanting to wear it everyday... but since that isn't socially acceptable, I have not. It's super light weight and breezy. Perfect for summer days. And it's also versatile! It can be worn many different ways.
My studio was way too messy for any good pictures of the process, so I used photoshop.
So, here is a representation of my two scarves. I got the plain one for about 1.50, and the flower one for about 2.00 I got home and washed them on delicate, then hung them to dry. Be very gentle with the silk scarves. These ones were very old and thin.
You then layer the scarves on top of each other, right sides facing in.
Basically, sew where you see the dotted lines. (But probably a bit more even..) Leave a big enough space for your head, the shirt is meant to be a bit "boat necked." Also, make sure you leave enough room for your arms, so it's loose and breezy.
The shirt will naturally fall over your shoulders like sleeves.
The scarf should already be hemmed when you buy it, so... that's all there is! 4 quick lines on the sewing machine, and you've got a new top!