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Somehow, I just can't have too many scarves...
A little revamping of a summery cotton scarf makes it a perfect autumnal accessory!

Posted by edie d. from New York, New York, United States • Published See edie d.'s 41 projects »
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  • How to make a fabric scarf. Fringey Fall Scarf - Step 1
    Step 1

    Here's what I started out with, a light cotton, square scarf with a metallic stripe.

  • How to make a fabric scarf. Fringey Fall Scarf - Step 2
    Step 2

    Deciding on a banded dye pattern, I laid out a grid of large and small concentric circles. Using rubber bands I got the whole scarf all set for dyeing.

    Then I dyed it with 1/2 bottle RIT Black dye mixed in 1 gallon of very hot 140º water for about 15 minutes. If the tap water's not hot enough just heat some in the microwave or tea kettle.

    After removing from dye, rinse in cool water til it runs clear, wash with mild detergent and hang dry.

  • How to make a fabric scarf. Fringey Fall Scarf - Step 3
    Step 3

    Well, here's where I find out that cheap rubber bands are cheap for a reason. About half the bands popped during the dye process. This kinda messed up the pattern I had so meticulously set up. OY!!

  • How to make a fabric scarf. Fringey Fall Scarf - Step 4
    Step 4

    Not one to take a craft-fail lying down, I whipped out my trusty bleach pen and add some extra details in the black spaces.

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Alexis K.
Alexis K. · California, California, US · 8 projects
i lovee this i always wear scarves so this is an amazing idea i need to try!
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Tegan
Tegan
siiick. i really like that. and you're right about the scarves, you can never have to many.
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I May Be Rude But I'm The Truth
I May Be Rude But I'm The Truth · Torrington, Connecticut, US · 23 projects
beautiful. you could sell themHappy
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Margaret P.
Margaret P. · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 2 projects
I really love this scarf, espically the scarf/jacket combo. Very cute!
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Boo_its_Brittany
Boo_its_Brittany · Long Beach, California, US · 182 projects
This is awesome
<3!
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