Neon and leopard print aren't words you would usually put together. I now think they're a match made in heaven! Last week on a kid costume scouting mission to Spotlight I spotted this crazy voile while waiting in line. I was being so good at avoiding the dress fabric as I don't need any more fabric. Especially not printed fabric!! But I caved when I saw these lovelies. They feel like cotton voile but clearly state "polyester" on the selvedge. I thought they'd make great summer weight scarves so I picked up two pieces. One for me and one for my Christmas present stash. It is very tempting to keep both!!
I bought two metres for each scarf as I like a decent amount of volume in my scarves. I then just joined the cut ends together with a French seam and turned the selvedges over once to hem the long sides. Voila! New scarves.
I wore it today with my pink Anise jacket to the zoo. It was perfect for keeping the chill off my neck in this ridiculous Melbourne weather.
L x
Just perfectly ideal for you! And such a great idea for a Xmas pressie - to yourself, that is! Love both pieces of fabric ... J
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, and I love your bright prints, sure to brighten up any outfit.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I bought your second material for a dress - love the colors! Really summery. Look forward to seeing your scarf.
ReplyDeleteFierce on so many levels!
ReplyDeleteI have to go to Spotlight tomorrow for 5 year old party shopping - oh I hope that fabric on the right is there - actually both really. Love your scarf.
ReplyDeleteIs cotton voile that really soft, sheer cotton? I'm only familiar with cotton sateen hehe but I think my current project is cotton voile... or something!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely project!! I've always thought about buying some of the beautiful wool they have at The Fabric Store and joining it together for a scarf...
Yeah cotton voile is really lightweight, soft and sheer. I have two merino infinity scarves in a mustard and pink wool from the The Fabric Store. They're fabulous.
ReplyDeleteReally nice fabric. Makes we want to go there and buy some.
ReplyDeleteI have totally stolen this idea. Love the neon -I got the floral fabric. Now struggling to hem it. :)
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