Two of my favorite style blogs, Style Slicker and Park & Cube, collaborated on a cool DIY project I had to share with you lovelies. It's a lesson on how to turn two silk scarves into a fabulous dress that would work for all of those holiday parties that are just around the corner. It's brilliant.
Here are the steps, straight from Kit Lee of Style Slicker. Check out her original post for even more photos and tips.
You will need: Two medium-size silk scarves (these ones are from H&M), a matching color cotton thread, sharp scissors, a sewing needle, some pins, and a measuring tape.
Step 1. "First be sure to steam or iron the satin scarves to prevent creases while working on the fabric.", says Kit. Then take one of the scarves and fold it in half.
Step 2. Crease the fold and pin it so you have a guide.
Step 3. Next, Kit says, "To add a notch on the shoulder, grab a measuring tape and measure 11 inches from the outer edge, and pin it." Repeat with the second scarf.
Step 4. Drape the front scarf over a dress form (or on a DIY partner!).
Step 5. Drape the back scarf over the dress form, joining the notches at the shoulder with the back scarf overlapping the front scarf. Secure with pins.
Step 6. Sew at least two inches from the pins downward on both sides, away from the neck opening. This creates sleeves.
"Taadaah! Here you have a bateau neckline and open sleeves.", Kit writes.
Steps 7 & 8. To close the side seam, turn the scarves inside out and pin both together 22 inches, from the hemline toward the sleeves. Sew closed with matching thread, leaving a gap under the sleeve.
Step 9. "Grab your best belt and tie it through the gap to the front leaving the back exposed like a boxy cape.", Kit finishes.
Need to see it on a real person? Shini Park of Park & Cube took care of that part. Check out her original post to see more photos of the DIY dress in action.