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Scarf top DIY
Materials needed:
- Tube (infinity) scarf (or fabric of 39″ in width by 43″ in height (100 cm x 110 cm); if you want a longer top, add a few inches to the height.
- Matching or contrast thread
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Seam ripper
How to turn a scarf into a top?
- Place the scarf on the table with the closed seam up.
- Measure your neck line and decide how large it would be.
- Using the above measurements, mark the neck line in the middle.
- Using a seam ripper rip out the stitches on the top of your scarf to accommodate the neck line.
- Decide on the length of your top and cut the scarf at the bottom using these measurements (if needed).
- Try the scarf on to check if your head fits into the hole and that the scarf folds nicely on the shoulders with the neck line you just created.
- Stitch around the neck line using the trace left by the original seam (this would be to replace binding or bias tape).
- Make a hem on your batwing top, by double folding the fabric in and sewing 2 lines of stitches (or use a twin needle).
- Decide how loose your top will be and sew 2 stitches on the sides, using these measurements. Start from the hem up to where you want the armholes to be. I used an old blouse that fits loosely to decide how loose I want this top and then I went up 8″.
- Start wearing your loose, comfortable batwing top everywhere!
My top would look great at a 4th of July picnic too, don’t you think?
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Love this idea ❤️ I have so many beautiful scarves that I don’t wear anymore! I will definitely try out this DIY. Thanks for sharing, hun 🙂
What a clever and brilliant idea! I will have to keep your tips and tricks in mind.
I don’t have many scarves unless you count the big woolly winter ones. You did a great job it looks light and airy for summer.
I got a few scarfs that I barely use, glad to know I can just make it one of my tops.
It looks so nice! Thanks for the easy to follow guide.
That scarf top is absolutely fabulous! The details are wonderful and it’s easy to do.
What a cute idea! And so easy. It is nice to have some easy options for making your own pieces.
I love this. I think I could actually make one! Your directions seem easy!
How cute is this?! I have tons of scarves I never use anymore.
I can’t wait to make this batwing sleeve top. It looks perfect for summer.
What a cute idea! I have some scarves that I don’t use. I would totally wear this!
I have a couple of scarves that would be perfect.This is a cute top.
What a great looking top, it seems like it would be cool and comfortable to wear.
How pretty! I love how this turned out. You did an amazing job.
This would be lovely in tunic length or even full or calf length as a beach cover-up.
Just what I need – I’ve just bought a 7.5m remnant of floaty cotton and am looking for ways to use it.
Glad you liked my idea, Deborah! Enjoy your summer top! :)
Hi Petro! I love this top. But I have a dilemma…. is the summer going to be hot? Or should I be sewing turtleneck jumpers? In northern Canada it has been one extreme to the other. Have a lovely filled with everything you love!
That os a good question, Zuzanna! This is a strange year in terms of weather. What I do is always keep a sweater in my bag for moments when temperatures drop.
Hi Petro, Great tutorial!
If I can’t find a tube scarf, how much fabric would I need for this? Or perhaps the question is really what are the measurements of your scarf?
Thanks!
Hi Tonya. Thanks so much for stopping by and for your interest in my tute. Sorry I didn’t provide my measurements in the post, I’ll add it right away. After cutting the bottom, my scarf measures now 39″ in width by 43″ in height (100cmx110cm), for the whole fabric, unfolded. Before cutting I think it had about 8″ more in height. These measurements fit me good at my 5’6″ but I think maybe a little longer top (1″ or 2″) would’ve fit me better.
Looks super cool and comfy, Petro.