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A French Riviera holiday

This top reminds us of a glamorous holiday by the sea or an after-dinner stroll on the boardwalk. We found this beautiful vintage silk scarf in a thrift store and transformed it into a luxurious top simply by threading in a thick chain necklace. There are about a million things you can do with a good scarf, and some of them require only a needle and thread.

Posted by Hardie Grant from London, United Kingdom • Published See Hardie Grant's 83 projects » © 2024 Kit Lee / Hardie Grant Books · Reproduced with permission.
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  • How to recycle a scarf top. Scarf & Chain Halter Neck Top - Step 1
    Step 1

    Taking opposite corners, fold the scarf in half to form a triangle.

  • How to recycle a scarf top. Scarf & Chain Halter Neck Top - Step 2
    Step 2

    Secure safety pins along the edge, 10 cm (4 inches) away from the tip on both sides.

  • How to recycle a scarf top. Scarf & Chain Halter Neck Top - Step 3
    Step 3

    Place the chain necklace on top of the scarf in line with the safety pins. Fold the small corner of the scarf down.

  • How to recycle a scarf top. Scarf & Chain Halter Neck Top - Step 4
    Step 4

    Tuck the pointy corner in to create a straight line and secure in place with a safety pin.

  • How to recycle a scarf top. Scarf & Chain Halter Neck Top - Step 5
    Step 5

    Hand-sew along the edge.

  • How to recycle a scarf top. Scarf & Chain Halter Neck Top - Step 6
    Step 6

    To wear the scarf, put the chain necklace around your neck.

  • How to recycle a scarf top. Scarf & Chain Halter Neck Top - Step 7
    Step 7

    Tie the scarf at the back to secure.

  • How to recycle a scarf top. Scarf & Chain Halter Neck Top - Step 8
    Step 8

    Some styling tips...

    Gatherer
    Ruche the neckline slightly to allow the scarf to drape naturally.

  • How to recycle a scarf top. Scarf & Chain Halter Neck Top - Step 9
    Step 9

    Roly-poly
    Roll the hem up before tying at the back for a cropped-top effect.

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