When I saw these scarves on
The Purl Bee so many moons ago, I immediately added them to my project pile. I love linen, and the addition of the pom poms is so unexpected, but with them the scarf almost reads like a necklace. Of course, they would be lovely in the summer evenings over a simple dress, but my life is busy and my project list is long, people. I finally finished my first one on Tuesday.
Apologies for the bad photos, but it is a very pretty light grey linen and a crisp white pom pom. So even though I am a few months too late for summer wearing - maybe the colours could be considered wintery?
Regardless, it was fun to get out the sewing machine again and make something! I had to get a zipper foot for this project, and amazingly there is a great sewing store right down the street from me. I am now inspired to get sewing this winter - new curtains maybe? I certainly don't need any more scarves!!
That looks great Lisa! I definitely think you can wear that all year. Feels good to be back on the old sewing machine, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteGreat work, it's totally cute. You can totally use that in fall/winter. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOk, this scarf is adorable! Love the pompoms and the linen combo. Curses to my lack of craftiness...I'll have to find a pom pom scarf to call my own :) Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys! I 'debuted' it yesterday and there were many compliments - I am now working on a second! Thanks for the fall/winter support - I figure it will be nice for those outfits that aren't quite warm enough inside!
ReplyDeleteoh wow...well done girlie girl. Love it! xo
ReplyDeleteIt's adorable Lisa! Well done!
ReplyDeletelovely scarf:) you can def wear it year round!
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It's beautiful. Sewing is something I can't do so I'm envious of all those who can:)
ReplyDeleteLook fabulous..I glad I found your blog...I would like to get in touch with more Canadian blogger around the city;)...so since now you have a new follower. I invite you to visit mine..is in Spanish but you can translate if you like. Cheers...iela
ReplyDeleteHi! I saw this here ages ago and just got around to finding poms :) It's lovely! I'm going to try my hand at it for some scarves for friends, but wasn't exactly sure how you made these.
ReplyDeleteTwo questions:
1. Did you do two layers here and then sandwich the poms in between, or just add an extra piece to hide the joining piece of the trim?
2. What length/width did you use for these? I like the way they loop around and can be doubled up a lot.
Thanks!
The Purl Bee doesn't seem to have this up anymore, in case you're wondering why I didn't just check there ;)
ReplyDeleteHi! It was definitely two layers with the trim sandwiched inbetween - and I think the edges were turned over twice, if that makes any sense. That is, I folded and pressed in the raw edge about 1 inch, and then folded the outside edge in again about 1/2 inch (or folded the first fold in half). Then I pinned the trim in between those layers and ran the machine down the inside. Not sure if that makes any sense!!
ReplyDeleteAs for length, I have forgotten that part, and sadly, have lost the scarf. Boo.
Perhaps if you email the Purl Bee, they will send you the directions! Good luck!
I found the new link for the directions: http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2011/9/25/mollys-sketchbook-long-pom-pom-cowl.html and will update my link above - thanks for the head's up!
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