This next D.I.Y. is incredibly cute and easy too! Kinsey made this ruched scarf with a pretty polka dotted lace. You don't need to own a sewing machine for this project and it only takes about 30 minutes to complete! Great gift idea? I think so.
1. Supplies Needed: You'll need a large strip of lace fabric appx 3 yards long x 12 inches wide, white embroidery thread, and scissors. 2. Cut fabric to size. Remember, depending on the size of the ruffles, your scarf length will be between 1/2-1/3 as long as your fabric is. Then, we started our first ruffle 2 inches from the side. We simply secured the first stitch with a knot and started stitching every 1/4 of an inch. (For larger ruffles make your stitches 1/2 or 1/3 of an inch) 3. Once there were a few stitches we lightly pulled our thread tight, causing the fabric to ruffle. When making the ruffles we made sure to not pull the thread too tight, but leave it slightly loose so that the ruffles are more spread out. The tighter your thread the shorter the scarf! 4.We did this until we got all the way to the end of the fabric, and then repeated the process on the other side to make two separate ruffles with about 8 inches in between. ♥
Here are three cute ways to style this scarf! I think it would be really cute with a school boy blazer and it's a piece that could transition into spring with a sundress too.
I hope you have fun creating your ruched lace scarf! XO, elsie + kinsey
such a cute scarf! can't wait to make one!
Posted by: Nicole | October 05, 2011 at 01:33 PM
I think scarves are my latest obsession. I buy them, forget to wear them, but still LOVE them. This is a great project.
Rhoda
http://www.rhodadesignstudio.blogspot.com
Posted by: Rhoda | October 05, 2011 at 01:35 PM
Oh that's so cute! I think I might try this!
Posted by: Lauren | October 05, 2011 at 01:35 PM
Nice! I am totally going to try this.
Posted by: Amanda Cobb | October 05, 2011 at 01:36 PM
this is such a nifty idea! i love the suggestions for transitioning this from cooler to warmer weather too.
Posted by: katrina | October 05, 2011 at 01:36 PM
That is so cute! You girls are so creative :)
Posted by: Kate | October 05, 2011 at 01:36 PM
Super cute! and even better its super easy! thanks for sharing this great idea! <3
Posted by: Kat | October 05, 2011 at 01:36 PM
That is such a darling scarf, I love it! And the DIY is so easy! I'm excited to make some for Christmas gifts [and a few for myself, hehe]. Thanks for sharing! xx
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | October 05, 2011 at 01:39 PM
Adorable. I have loads of fabric and never thought about making a scarf. How silly is that?
Posted by: The F Girl | October 05, 2011 at 01:43 PM
lovely!! i will try this.
your photos are great, too!
I linked to your tutorial on my blog - thanks for sharing!
doro K.
Posted by: doro K. | October 05, 2011 at 01:49 PM
I love this! so simple and easy :D very cute tutorial!
Posted by: ana {bluebirdkisses} | October 05, 2011 at 01:51 PM
such a good idea! perfect for the warmer fall days!!!
Posted by: Miranda | October 05, 2011 at 01:56 PM
I LOVE this! Definitely going to go through my stash for some lace. It's so pretty!
Posted by: Jess | October 05, 2011 at 02:01 PM
I found your blog through a pin on pinterest -- not this scarf (which is really cute, by the way), but a photo of lovely buttons. I never could find that photo of the buttons on your blog, but I have scrolled through pages and pages and I just wanted to say ... I have really enjoyed it. From the vintage fashions to the quirky photos, from the wedding to the mini-golf dates, from the peach tarts to the artsy eye tips, your pages are just filled with fun. I especially like the bee hive tutorial. I've always wanted to try one. We'll see. Thanks for being so willing to share! And if you ever figure out where that button photo is, I'd love for you to let me know. Haha! :)
Posted by: Denise :) | October 05, 2011 at 02:03 PM
Another great DIY :) My list of projects is growing + growing!
Posted by: Daily Doily | October 05, 2011 at 02:10 PM
super cute! super easy
Posted by: a girl with a smile | October 05, 2011 at 02:27 PM
How totally awesome! I love that it doesn't require getting the sewing machine out, either. I have one, but I don't have enough space to just leave it out!
I have a few friends who would just love a pretty scarf for Christmas! Yay!
Posted by: Lauren Hairston | October 05, 2011 at 02:50 PM
So lovely! What a great idea!
Posted by: Jessica Lynn | October 05, 2011 at 03:15 PM
SO CUTE!! I want to make one now! :)
Posted by: Karen | October 05, 2011 at 03:16 PM
so cute!
what a great DIY!
Posted by: grace | October 05, 2011 at 03:31 PM