Repurposed Silk Scarf Summer Top

Talking about the weather is such a British thing to do, but I have to tell you that Melbourne has been turning up the heat lately.  When Melbourne reaches extreme temperatures, I find myself reaching for cooler lightweight pieces that I don’t have very much of in my wardrobe.

I had an idea when I saw the scarves on display in my local op shop last week selling for $1 each. I found two silk scarves I liked and thought I’d have a go at making an repurposed silk scarf summer top.

Here’s how:

I first made sure the smaller of the two scarves would be an adequate fit around the side of my body, and be an acceptable length.

• I’ve trimmed down the larger of the two with pinking sheers so that each scarf matches in size.

• Re-hemmed approximately 1cm in from raw edge.

• Pinned the two scarves together, best sides facing each other, and stitched together in four straight lines as shown, leaving a gap at the top for my head, and two gaps either side for my arms:

• Turn the right way, and wear

I can wear my repurposed silk scarf summer top either way, which side do you prefer?