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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

A Vintage Scarf

As I was looking for something in my messy sewing room the other day, I came across some vintage hankies (I love that word) and decided I needed to do something with them or get rid of them.

I laid them out on the floor to see how they would look all together. Next I placed them all on top of each other and sewed  (by machine) right along the rolled hem edge. I pinned like crazy as most of them are made of linen. The seams were very very small. Next I sewed the pieces that were a little big by just tucking them under so all of them were more or less the same width.....I was  NOT precise with this and I did it by hand.

First I had Santa model it for me, but it clashes with the red in his hat....

There we go a much prettier model, my daughter, Caitlin.

It looks much better with the gray sweater too! Now this could be a really good quick present for somebody???? I do have some one in mind.

Kelly

4 comments:

  1. Kelly,
    What a great idea! Your daughter makes it look even better!

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  2. What a clever idea. And you daughter is lovely. The scarf is sure to be treasured.

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  3. Girl...this is a FABULOUS idea!!! Thanks for sharing. I have TONS of little vintage hankies and never knew what to do with them. I may just have try one of these for myself, if you don't mind!!

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  4. Hi! I love vintage hankies and am always picking them up when I find them for a reasonable price...plus I LOVE wearing scarves. I am going to find my box of hankies and make one! I will share the picture when I get it done!!

    Deb from clutteredquilter.blogspot.com

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