Hi! It's Jill from Lune Vintage. I'm here to share a simple 1970s inspired scarf with you today!
Materials & Tools
Length of Jersey Material (with a bit of stretch). A recycled t-shirt will work well if the content is 5% to 10% lycra or spandex.
Sharp Fabric Scissors
Step 1: Cut your jersey into a long rectangular strip. This will be the basic width and length of your finished scarf.
Step 2: Fold your fabric accordion style, beginning at one end, zig zagging back and forth until you can align the edge of the other end with the stack.
Step 3: Firmly hold the folds in place so they don't slip, and cut even slits along one on the long sides of the stack with nice sharp fabric scissors (paper ones won't be sharp enough for this clean cut). Turn stack and cut slits down the opposite side, trying to aim between the cuts you made on the opposite side.
Step 4: Here's the fun and important finishing move! Unfold your scarf and start stretching the holes one by one using your fingers. You'll see the rough edges curl under and give extra texture to the 'slash' pattern. Once all holes have been stretched, take the scarf by either end and stretch the entire garment.
Enjoy your Slasher scarf! This technique can be easily used on entire garments like tunics and t-shirts, or up sized to create a hood or shawl. Slash away baby! Love, Jill
Thanks so much, Jill! This project is gorgeous. XOXO. Elsie
Love this! It looks super easy too! Thanks Jill and Elsie!
xoxo~meg
Posted by: Meg | October 21, 2010 at 07:46 PM
so much fun! i see a trip to joann's soon.
peace & Love
Erica
Posted by: Erica | October 21, 2010 at 08:01 PM
love* i really want to try it. i have saved so many t-shirts from the trash, one of them is bound to work. loving your count down to halloween!
christa*
Posted by: christa | October 21, 2010 at 09:16 PM
That is so awesome! I'm going to have to try making one!!!
Posted by: Amy Gieske | October 21, 2010 at 09:22 PM
oooohhh I'm hopeless at crafty things, although I love them so. I reckon I may be able to do this one! Thanks for sharing :)
M x
Posted by: Monica Robinson | October 21, 2010 at 09:25 PM
cute idea!
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 21, 2010 at 09:33 PM
Match the tassel boots shgould be more attracting !
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Posted by: rita | October 21, 2010 at 10:27 PM
i am so making this!
Posted by: grace | October 21, 2010 at 10:58 PM
brilliant!! i looove this idea!
Posted by: Amanda Stuart | October 21, 2010 at 11:47 PM
wow, I like it!!! =)
Posted by: michela | October 22, 2010 at 03:28 AM
So cool!! Trying it this afternoon :P
xx
Posted by: Helena | October 22, 2010 at 04:57 AM
I'm going to try this today! Such a fun, quick project!
Posted by: Katie | October 22, 2010 at 05:15 AM
Awe, Jiiiill! That scarf is awesome!!! And totally doable!!! Even a person who can't sew, like me :(, can do it! Yay! Thanks for sharing!
Miki.
Posted by: Miki | October 22, 2010 at 06:23 AM
hey thanks for this. i just love cool ways to refashion old t-shirt and use jersey material!
Posted by: britt | October 22, 2010 at 06:27 AM
That looks like a very good idea! I have to try that. I looks so neat! I just found your blog and love it!
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Posted by: Marja | October 22, 2010 at 07:19 AM
Ohh so cute!!
Posted by: vanessa | October 22, 2010 at 09:02 AM
I loved this idea!!! thanks for sharing. ;)
Posted by: bianca | October 22, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Very cool idea!
Posted by: Erika M | October 22, 2010 at 05:24 PM
wow wow wow soooo simple yet amazing !! sooo doing this ! thanks ! xx
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Posted by: Jessica | October 23, 2010 at 02:18 AM
I love this - can't wait to try it!
Posted by: Gabbie | October 26, 2010 at 01:10 PM