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Scarf to Beachdress II

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Again, start looking if you have some scarfs at home that you don't wear a lot, or you can go to the market and find the right size, texture, color and  pattern. Make sure the fabric is not too fragile. You can test it by pulling it out a bit and see if it already unravels. Anyway, lets get started! Don’t be shy, just try;) 1. Show your face Take a scarf that is broad enough to cover your width and fold the length double to see how long it is. If it's long enough you can use it! But not to worry if it's not long enough you can still make it into a caftan top!:) Fold it double (insides/ugly sides inside) and make a small incision where the head is going to be. Then perfect the shape and depth of the neckline and trim it. 2. Follow your lines Sew (on the outside of double folded scarf!) a straight line or (if you want it to have a smaller waist already) a slightly inwards line. Make sure it will not be to tight and that you don't go to hig...

From scarf to magical beachdress!

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It's one of the easiest DIY projects whith amazing results! Don't be shy....just try!:)     Maybe you have some scarfs at home that you don't ware a lot, or you can go to the market and find the right size and pattern:) Either way, lets get started! 1.   FOLDING  Take a scarf that is broad enough to cover your width and fold the length double to see how long it is. If it's long enough you can use it! But not to worry if it's not long enough you can still make it into a caftan top!:) 2. CUTTING  Find the middle (where your neckline is going to be). Then make a tiny cut. Later decide the front and cut a v line as deep as you prefer:) Always best to start small and pay attention to cutting straight! This way you can keep trying it on and add more neckline when/where needed. 3. SEWING  Sew the neckline all around to hide the cut marks. And add any kind of hem you would prefer. (even jewelry! or another scarf! or lace!) Then put the ...