How to Make a Vest from a Scarf Guest Post + Giveaway!

Sep 17, 2011 | DIY | 42 comments

Today I have the pleasure of welcoming Stacie, whom some of you may already know from her blog Stars for Streetlights, which I’ve featured a few times in my DIY Roundups. Or you may have seen how amazingly talented she is by seeing that jaw-dropping DIY Fendi Rose Dress she made awhile ago, or DIY Jeffrey Campbell Tick Studded Espadrilles. She’s a crafty one, alright!;-) We’ve been following each other’s blogs for some time now, and when she contacted me about a possible guest post I was so excited! Take it away, Stacie!

Hi everyone! My name is Stacie and I am a new writer over at Affordable Style and I am so happy that Carly has let me guest post on her blog today. I have followed Carly’s blog for over two years now, (it was actually one of the first blogs I found in the beginning stages of my blog obsession). Carly’s blog is always packed full of great ideas and DIYs that make me want to leave my computer and get craftin’.

A little about me: I just graduated from college in Indiana and started working at Affordable Style—this is my first big guest post. I’ve always loved blogging and finding inspiration in little nooks and crannies around the blogspot and internet world. Part of my job at Affordable Style is to write for Affordable Scarves. It’s really fun, I get to write about anything from alternate scarf uses to 37 Ways to tie a Scarf. A pretty great gig for someone who loves DIY projects and tutorials as much as I do.

Today I am going to show you a really, really easy tutorial on how to make a flowy vest from a scarf. Originally I saw this tutorial on Studs & Pearls (she’s another great DIY fashion guru). You can use any scarf you want from pashminas, shawls, or even square scarves. (Thrift stores are a great place to find scarves if you do not have a specific look in mind.)

DIY: How to Make a Vest from a Scarf

What you need:
-1 scarf (I used this pashmina because of its autumnal colors.)
-Scissors
-Sewing needle or sewing machine
-Pins

Step 1:

First you need to lay your scarf out on a large surface and find the middle. This will be the back of your vest.

Step 2:

Next, you need to make the cuts in your scarf for your arms. It does not have to be perfectly exact, but I measured 4-5” down from the top and made 12” angled slits that look like the lines in the photo.

Step 3:

After you have made your cuts, it is time to pin back the slits towards what will be the inside of your vest. Make sure the rough edges are being pinned onto the side that you don’t want to show off. You don’t necessarily have to sew the slits down, but I think it looks a lot nicer and it will make sure your scarf does not tear more or unravel.

Step 4:

Here is what my scarf looked like after I sewed the edges back. I have a machine that can do little funky designs, but you can do a simple zigzag stitch on most machines and it will look pretty nifty as well. (My sewing machine was the best graduation gift from the best mom ever. :))

One thing I love about the scarf vest is the little collar that the scarf creates if you leave a few inches at the top. Plus, if you want to wear your vest as a scarf again, the scarf drapes and folds so that it is hard to see the cuts!

Another shot.

GIVEAWAY!

Now we have a great opportunity for a Chic Steals reader!

If you want to win this scarf, just visit Affordable Scarves, pick out your favorite scarf, and comment below! You can get an additional entry by tweeting about the giveaway, and if you blog about it, we’ll give you two extra entries! Just leave those links in the comments below as well.

Thank you so much to Carly for having me, and good luck to everyone with their scarf DIY’s! Have fun makin’ stuff. 🙂

Cheers,
Stacie

Thanks so much to Stacie for this great tutorial!

So if you’d like to win this pretty Fall-inspired scarf-turned vest…

1. Leave a comment below with your favorite scarf from Affordable Scarves.

2. Tweet this giveaway and leave the link to your tweet IN A SEPARATE COMMENT.

3. Re-blog this giveaway and leave the link to your blog entry IN A SEPARATE COMMENT.

Total: 3 entries per person allowed.

All extra entries (Tweets and re-blogs) MUST be left in separate comments or they WILL NOT BE COUNTED.

Entry period ends Sunday, September 25, at 11:59 P.S.T.

Good luck!

xoxox

Carly

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FTC Disclosure: I have not received any compensation for this post, except for a vest handmade by the guest poster which has been offered for giveaway to one of my readers. Read my full Disclosure Policy here.

42 Comments

Janine @ Alternative Housewife on September 17, 2011 at 9:13 pm

I love the Jackson Abstract Silk Scarf
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Janine @ Alternative Housewife on September 17, 2011 at 9:14 pm

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Denae Potterf on September 17, 2011 at 9:20 pm

My favorite affordable scarf is the Loretta color block pashmina, and I love the idea of re-purposing my under used scarves into cute vests!
Savannah Fowler on September 17, 2011 at 9:34 pm

Love the Giraffe Print Pashmina!
Savannah Fowler on September 17, 2011 at 9:36 pm

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Margaret Winters on September 17, 2011 at 10:34 pm

Hi,
I loved your tutorial about making the vest out of a scarf — very clever!
The scarf that I would like to win is the berry colored (pink) pashmina — a perfect color for my mom, this would be beautiful on her!
Thank you,
Margaret
Niki on September 18, 2011 at 12:43 am

love the Shannon Polka Dot Scarf. thanks !
Katarina on September 18, 2011 at 6:48 am

I like the ombre silk scarf best. Smart idea!
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teresa on September 18, 2011 at 6:56 am

i love the idea-especially that you have sewn the edges of the openings! I will do this!
great site–love the scraves–especially the teresa loepard print–i wonder why….? 😀
Dinah on September 18, 2011 at 9:36 am

Nice tutorial!! I’ve seen similar ones with silk scarves but I think this heavier material makes it look even better 🙂 I like the Floral Print Pashmina in red! 🙂
Sarah on September 18, 2011 at 9:49 am

I love the Katherine Striped Pashmina! This DIY was great, I hope I win this giveaway!
Emma on September 18, 2011 at 2:25 pm

I’m loving the purple pashmina, and the giraffe print scarf!
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Catherine on September 18, 2011 at 2:39 pm

My favourite has got to be the Sienna Tie-Dye Infinity Scarf in Turquoise Blue and Pink such a great colour combination. It reminds me of a galaxy print.
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rebecca on September 18, 2011 at 3:22 pm

http://www.affordablescarves.com/products/virginia-bright-floral-silk-scarf.html?on=Black+Multi
love this one!
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Laura on September 18, 2011 at 3:25 pm

I love the red Amanda Circle Scarf!
Elizabeth on September 19, 2011 at 5:57 am

I love the Alexis Paisley Pashmina!

This is awesome, Stacie!!!!
Elizabeth on September 19, 2011 at 5:59 am

http://twitter.com/#!/viewfromblue
Lauren on September 19, 2011 at 6:55 am

I love all the infinity scarves. And if I dont win the giveaway-I think Ill have to try and make this vest!
Veronica on September 19, 2011 at 8:38 am

I love love love the Devin Leopard Scarf.
Jen on September 19, 2011 at 8:40 am

Here’s my favorite:
http://www.affordablescarves.com/products/hartford-pashmina-wrap.html?on=Blue%2FGold

It’s the Hartford pashmina. My favorite color is the burgundy red. Pretty!

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Veronica on September 19, 2011 at 8:57 am

I tweeted the giveaway. (Twitter name: ChicRoni) =)
Amanda on September 19, 2011 at 9:35 am

Stace you are wonderful.
Katy on September 19, 2011 at 5:14 pm

She is just so darn creative, I love it!
After spending a joyous eternity looking through all the scarves, I think the Katherine Striped Pashmina is my favorite.
Katy on September 19, 2011 at 5:18 pm

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Shannyn @FrugalBeautiful.com on September 19, 2011 at 6:26 pm

I love their Noel Leopard print scarf: http://www.affordablescarves.com/product/noel-print-scarf.html?on=Black+and+Grey

Love Love Love the colors and the fact that it’s my middle name! 😉
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Brittany Daley on September 20, 2011 at 1:06 pm

I Love, Love, Love the Reagan Striped pashmina!!!!
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Brittany Daley on September 20, 2011 at 1:07 pm

I also blogged about this give-away!
http://oppositeofwar.weebly.com/1/post/2011/09/chic-steals-diy-and-give-away.html
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donner on September 20, 2011 at 3:17 pm

I’m diggin this scarf:
http://www.affordablescarves.com/products/janet-floral-pashmina.html?on=Red

groovy!
Suki on September 22, 2011 at 9:01 am

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Suki on September 22, 2011 at 9:04 am

I got carried away and forgot to say which scarf is my favourite!

I love this one leopard one:
http://www.affordablescarves.com/products/lana-leopard-scarf.html?on=Brown
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flavia on September 23, 2011 at 8:31 am

What a great way to reuse your old things.Very creative.
Sarah on September 24, 2011 at 5:49 pm

I love the Rainbow Infinity scarf, it’s pretty rad and reminds me so much of my older sister and how much she would love it too!Especially the scarf in blue/green/orange/purple :3
Gianna Patton on September 24, 2011 at 6:21 pm

I love the Loretta Colorblock pashmina! 🙂

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Gianna Patton on September 24, 2011 at 6:25 pm

I re-blogged this giveaway:

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Muireann on September 24, 2011 at 7:16 pm

I love the Infinity Rainbow Scarf, I just can’t decide which colour combination is my favourite! Thanks for the chance to win!
christa on September 24, 2011 at 7:20 pm

Orange/Blue!
Loretta Colorblock Pashmina
Sara Cameron on September 24, 2011 at 7:58 pm

Great selection of scarves and terrific tutorial, thanks!

I love the Katherine striped scarf, among many others.

Cheers,
Sara
Anita on September 24, 2011 at 8:01 pm

i love the angela floral pashmina! it looks really pretty and so cozy 🙂
Anita on September 24, 2011 at 8:03 pm

i really love the anglea floral pashmina! so pretty!
Susanna on September 24, 2011 at 8:12 pm

I forgot to mention which scarf was my favorite… I suppose this comment would be my actual entry not the other one! My favorite is Daphne Plaid Scarf.
Susanna on September 24, 2011 at 8:13 pm

I reblogged this at: http://susie32design.tumblr.com/post/10626125366
It’s so adorable.
Turophile on September 24, 2011 at 11:10 pm

love the loretta pashmina in the fall colors.