Simple and affordable art is not easy to come by but with the right scarf, some thumb tacks or staples and a canvas you can achieve maximum visual impact for next to nothing. I found this DIY scarf project while hunting around interiorsaddict who invited Frith Huck to share this fabulous, simple DIY project last year.
This could be really great for thrifters alike as it allows you to display those vintage silk scarves and fabric offcuts we tend to come across at charity stores cheaply and simply.
I'm in love with the image below, horse head, fu dogs, bright colours and the juju hat = all my faves!.
Frith Huck's designer scarves - image courtesy of design addict
All you need is a canvas pre stretched as seen in the image above lower left corner (you can pick these up at all craft stores and some variety/discount stores)
Lay the scarf out flat face side down, place the canvas over the top, centre it, then gather one end and staple or use thumb tacks to secure to the back of the canvas.
Repeat this on all sides making sure the scarf sits flush against the canvas.
here's another technique for framing scarves - grab a frame open up the back, lay the scarf down facing out make sure there are no creases and fix the back board in place. here
Marcus Design Inc - Hermes, oh my!
Vintage Scarf Curtain - Pinterest another fantastic use of vintage scarves
vintage scarf patchwork bedspread - pinterest
House and Garden via Napoleon Perdis
vintage scarf pillows
Marcus Design Inc
I love: vintage scarf curtain, vintage scarf bedspread and the pic from Vint9e (I've got boxes of vintage Italian hankies from the 70's - I think this might be a good way of doing something with them they are too beautiful to be left languishing in the shed for much longer!)
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Thrilled you like the pics Kylie... I'm with you with all your faves.. your Italian handkerchiefs sound perfect for this, I'd love see the finished product if you do happen to frame them... Can imagine that they are definitely way too beautiful to be in storage. xx Tina
DeleteWhat else is in this shed? I'm thinking I might frame mine, great idea!
DeleteGlad this was inspiring for you Pippa, I'd love to see the finished product xx Tina
DeleteP.S can you imagine the amazing treasures in Kylie's garage, my goodness me that would be one garage sale I'd love to go to!.
xx Tina
ahhh the infamous shed!. we should all make a pilgrimage there...it can be our mecca!. I wanna see me some hankies!.
ReplyDeletegreat collection of pics Tina....the curtain is the winner.
Allison x
Pilgrimage to the vintage holy land for sure, I want to see the hankies too!
DeleteReally glad you like the images, hope you are having a great week
xx Tina
Wow, what gorgeous images. The curtains are to die for. I made cushion covers out of two of my vintage scarves but then I sold a the rest of my very small collection because, like Kylies, they were just languishing in a drawer. Why did I do that? Seriously cross now....xxx
ReplyDeleteHey Loo,
DeleteThrilled you like the pics, the curtains are definitely proving to be a winner - if only I could sew as beautifully as you, no doubt your cushions are just brilliant, can't believe the rest were sold but when they are lying around in boxes I totally get it. :)
xx Tina
Fabulous ideas!
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Hey Liz,
DeleteSo glad you like what you see, thanks for stopping by :).
xx Tina
Sorry, my earlier comment was meant for this post. Looking forward to reading more of your blog. You have a great eye for color!
ReplyDeleteHi Marium,
DeleteSo nice to meet you. Love your blog, following you back and looking forward to discovering the vintage treasure and more that comes your way. Thank you so much for the gorgeous compliment that is so nice of you.
Have a great week
xx Tina