Tuesday 20 March 2012

A New Scarf

Patchwork this time and sporting one of my designer labels!  I made this for a friend to give away in a charity raffle.


I achieved the patchwork effect by first of all, sewing alternate stripes of black and patterned in a long length.  I then cut the length into three equal strips, which I staggered, pinned and machined.  The fabric is a kind of velour, which I've backed with plain black satin.  This gives it very luxurious feel.  Simple but effective!  It's similar to some I made last year (below), which I managed to sell. 

2 comments:

  1. Beautiful.. You described it so well... I can almost feel it..
    Wonderful job..

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  2. Thanks Judy - makes me want to create some more!

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