How to Wear a Scarf as a Dress

Whether you choose a finished scarf with fringe, or a hand-sewn scarf with a hemmed edge, a scarf can be formed into a lovely and elegant dress.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Large scarf, purchased or hand made.

1. Begin with a scarf approximately 2 yards wide by 1.5 yards tall. For an average sized person, this will compose a dress that will fall about mid-calf.
   
   Fabric can be of varying weight and “sheerness” factor. Experiment with different weight fabrics to change how the dress hangs and drapes.

2. Hold the scarf in both hands, with the width extended across the back of your body, arms straight out.

3. 
    
   Cross over and tie behind neck

   Cross the corners of the scarf that are in your hands across the front of your body, forming an X. (see photo).

4. 
    
   Gently draping length

   Bring these two corners around the back of your neck and tie.
   
   The scarf will drape across the front of your body, with the fringe, or finished edge, hanging down one side. The other edge is layered beneath, hanging down the opposite side of your body. (See photo).

5. 
    
   Scarf dress from back

   From the back, the scarf will be draped loosely across your shoulder blades, with the tie visible across the back of your neck. (see back photo).
   
   That’s it! A simply beautiful and elegant flowing dress.

Tips & Warnings

• Obviously if you need to construct a dress for a large person, you will need a larger scarf. A large, purchased scarf will measure approximately 2 yards by 1.5 yards.
• To sew a scarf, simply cut a rectangle to your desired measurements, and hem all around. Attach fringe, if desired.
• Ideally the scarf dress will be worn bra-less. If you desire something underneath, choose a strapless bra, or perhaps a camisole (that will be visible) in complementary design and colors.
• This scarf can be stunning as a long and loose “blouse” over pants or a long, flowing skirt.
• This design also makes an excellent swimsuit covering.

[ElleZsen]

on 5/10/2009 Nice one! I seen this done, but never knew how, 5*s.

[StacyP]

on 5/7/2009 What a beautiful idea for a skirt. I see so many pretty scarves in the store that would make perfect skirts. Thanks for sharing this!