Refashion A Scarf Into A Tunic

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Hi there, welcome back 🌸 I refashioned my old scarf into a cozy tunic and love how it turned out. I planned to do this many months ago and glad I finally did it.  This tunic can be worn as a layer or as it is. It is so comfy and warm, perfect for the cooler weather we are having now.  The material of my scarf is a wool blend in a lovely print. I got it from a friend 15 years ago. The refashioning process was easy and fast, I started with making the neckline. Cut the length and use the leftover fabric for the neckband. I pinned and sewed the neckband to the neckline. And here is the look of the neckline on the wrong side. I got a little problem, the neckline was gaping and I reduced both sides by adding darts in both sides at the shoulder lines 0.50". And happy it worked, it fit nicely after adding the darts. After that, I measured 15'' from the hemline up to the armhole, pinned and sewed both sides. I...
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Me Made May 2016 Round Up

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Hello,
Me Made May 2016 has come to an end. It was a great month and I am glad that I managed to wear self-stitched garments and refashioned for the whole month.
My special thank you to Zoe for organizing the awesome challenge, my dear husband who took photos during the whole month and to all my sewing friends for the lovely comments through Flickr. Also, my last thank to my followers in my Facebook page for the likes and comments :)

Well, I am not going to say more, here are the outfits that I wore during the whole month of May. For more detail of each outfit, you can visit my album on Flickr ME MADE MAY 2016

May 1st - 8th

May 9th - 15th

May 16th - 23rd

May 24th - 31st

I think it is enough for my today post, hope everyone have a lovely day and a happy sewing.

Love,
Hana

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  1. The Sewing CPAJune 7, 2016 at 10:21 AM

    Congratulations on making it through MMM! All your outfits look very lovely. You've built yourself an amazing wardrobe.

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  2. Sew, Jean MargaretJune 7, 2016 at 6:37 PM

    You have a beautiful hand made wardrobe Hana. I always enjoy your beautiful photos too.

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  3. KathySJune 7, 2016 at 6:38 PM

    You have a lovely selection of clothes for MMM. I love the fabric for May 2nd's top and you have some very pretty dresses there, too.

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  4. UnknownJune 7, 2016 at 7:09 PM

    All your outfits of May are really beautiful!
    LG Carolin

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  5. FröbelinaJune 7, 2016 at 11:18 PM

    Thank you Hana for sharing your daily outfits with us! It was fun to see what you were wearing each day, I found your clothes and pictures very inspiring!

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsJune 8, 2016 at 11:35 AM

      Thank you Kat for your nice words. I enjoyed your MMMay as well. Now it is time to go back to sewing and crafting, can not wait to see your next creation :)

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  6. CarolynJune 8, 2016 at 3:20 PM

    Gorgeous every day! Thanks for sharing with us, I always enjoy your outfits, and of course your location shots! :)

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsJune 9, 2016 at 10:49 PM

      Thank you Carolyn, I always enjoy your outfits too :)

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  7. LisaJune 10, 2016 at 7:56 PM

    You have made a beautiful handmade wardrobe! It was such fun to see a little of what you were up to during May with backdrops of your vibrant, colorful and beautiful city!! :)

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsJune 11, 2016 at 9:48 AM

      Thank you Lisa, I enjoyed your daily outfits and your backdrops during May as well :)

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  8. The Winter~QueenJune 17, 2016 at 2:21 AM

    Congrats Hana on completing the challenge. You have a lovely wardrobe x

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  9. Eli catJuly 21, 2016 at 10:06 AM

    Wow! Many beautiful garments! I really love your styles:)))

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