Wrapping With Thrifted Scarves
by
Adirondack Girl @ Heart
(IC: blogger)
2 Materials
$1.00
20 Minutes
Easy
I stood in front of a bin of knitted scarves at Goodwill one day, wondering how I could upcycle them into some fantastic something-or-other to take advantage of their beautiful patterns
With some very minimal sewing, I found it was quite easy to turn 2-ply knit scarves into gift bags of all kinds, but wine bags in particular.
You start by cutting a section of the scarf to the length that you want your final gift back. If you want to make a wine bag, cut it about 15-16" long.
Sew one end shut (that's the bottom).
Hem the other end (that's the top).
The red ones are my absolute favorite. String a couple of pom poms and wrap them around the top and you're good to go!
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Suggested materials:
- 2-ply knit scarf (thrift store)
- Thread (fabric store)
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Published December 23rd, 2016 12:26 AM
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Terri Milburn Brown on Sep 29, 2018
I was inspired by this project as well as a few other ways to use those beautiful scarves we all have a few too many of. Thank you for the article. Gift bags are a wonderful idea! I also thought about artwork matting, table runners or place mats and of course, knapkins. First creative brainstorming for the upcoming holiday season 🌺
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What a great idea. As I read your comments, it sparked another idea, how about using the sleeves of sweaters or shirts as well. I love when one idea leads to another. Thanks heaps!