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Watercolor Painted DIY Summer Scarf

0 · Jun 17, 2014 · Stephanie Gerber · 7 Comments

We had a very long, cold winter and, because of it, I took to wearing scarves to keep myself warm both in and out of the house. I got used to their coziness, their comfort. Now that it’s getting warm, my winter ones just won’t work – so I figured out an easy plan for a simple DIY summer scarf.

DIY Summer Scarf | Hello GlowAfter deciding to make a scarf for summer, I needed design inspiration, and found what I needed in an image of simple dessert table background. It was a gauzy fabric with light, wide rose-colored stripes and it screamed “summer” to me. Soft and subtle and perfect with shades.

DIY Painted Summer Scarf | Hello GlowDIY Striped Scarf | Hello GlowThe material was a challenge to decide on. I am not what you would call a seamstress or a person knowledgeable in textiles. I try, but it just doesn’t stick. After searching the entire fabric store, I found the perfect gauzy cotton in the seersucker section, just in case you are interested. Now your trip won’t take as long as mine!

DIY summer scarf | Hello GlowSupplies needed

  • 2.5 yards white gauzey cotton (you can make it longer or shorter if you desire)
  • fabric paint (I used Pebeo Setacolor Transparent Fabric Paint)
  • sewing machine, thread, scissors, brush
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Instructions

Step 1

Wash and completely dry fabric. At 7.5 feet in length, the width is too bulky, so it must be cut down. I cut mine down to 24 inches wide.

Step 2

Once it is cut down, hem the edges with a very small turn-in.

DIY Striped Summer Scarf with Pebeo Paints | Hello Glow

Step 3

Next comes painting! The design and paints are up to you and make sure to follow the manufacturer’s directions for application and to set. I chose Pebeo Transparent paints because they are vibrant in color and don’t affect the texture of the fabric.

DIY Summer Scarf | Hello GlowThese are so easy, you can make a few to rotate through and complement your summer wardrobe. Just add tank top and shades!

DIY summer scarf | Hello GlowDIY Painted Summer Scarf | Hello Glow
Do you wear scarves in the summer?

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  1. Mo says

    June 17, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    Love this DIY! I like summer scarves too. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Stacia says

    June 17, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    I like the idea of scarves in the summer, but I would seriously overheat if I actually wore them.

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  3. sam says

    June 17, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    what stores have these paints

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  4. Sharon Siqueiros says

    June 17, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    Thanks for the DIY! I wear scarves year round

    Reply
  5. Erika Louis says

    July 4, 2014 at 10:08 am

    Love wearing scarves also and they must be wide only because I’ll wear them as a light shawl on cooler evenings.

    Reply
  6. Asma says

    July 21, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    Wow! Love this idea and having the ability to choose the pattern and colors. Thanks for sharing I think I will need to try it out.

    Reply
  7. Catherine says

    June 5, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    How did you hem the edges?

    Reply

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