Makeover Monday: Falling for Plaid

It's makeover Monday! I am really liking this series so far because it motivates me to always be working on something crafty or artistic for the next week.  Last week I did not include the pictures of the process, but I decided to do a step by step this week so you guys can copy it if you like it!  With cooler weather quick approaching (I rode my bike to work today while it was around 50 degrees, BURRR), scarves are one of my go-to transitional accessories. Another thing I cannot get enough of this time of year is adding plaid back into my wardrobe.  Plaid gives floral a run for the money in terms of my very favorite print! So without further adieu, I bring to you a long plaid dress that I transformed into an infinity loop scarf! 

 

1. This is the perfect DIY if you are hemming a long dress with a soft, thicker fabric and wider skirt.  First, measure and mark where you will cut your dress.  If you are interested to see what the new shortened dress turned out like, you can see it here (it is heading off to a lovely lady in Hong Kong today)!  After you cut you dress, you will be left with the bottom piece of fabric, which is what you will be using to make your scarf! I did not have to cut mine at all as it was a good size already when I wrapped it around my neck twice.

 

2. After you have the piece bottom fabric cut and ready, you should lay it flat and fold over the rough cut edge twice. My fold was about 3/4 inch.  Keep the fold in place with pins. I also removed the two buttons that were left over from the end of the dress.

 

3. Now you are ready to sew! Sew the bottom edge of the fold, as pictured, using a simple straight stitch. Pull out the pins as you get to them.  When you get to the end, make sure to turn the corner and sew the edge down too. 

4. Next, you will connect the two ends so your fabric forms a circle.  Align the two ends and pin them in place.  Proceed to sew the two ends together.  I tried to follow the seem that was already on the fabric for aesthetic reasons.  

5.  Now you have your circle scarf! You can easily stop here, but I wanted to add buttons to mine because I thought that would add a cute touch at the back of the neck.  Plus, I liked that it paid homage to the fact that it used to be a plaid button up!  I used a white sewing pencil to mark where I want my 5 buttons to be placed in a row along the edge where I had just sewn the two ends together.  I used a needle and thread to sew my buttons into place.  

6. Once your done, wrap it twice around your neck for the perfect cozy fit.  Ta-da, now you have a new fall/ winter scarf, perfect for latte sipping and pumpkin picking! 

Let me know if these steps were clear and helpful! If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments section and I will reply.  Also, if you have an ideas or requests for future makeovers, I would love to hear them! I hope you all are having a lovely start to you week!
xo Hannah