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little-house-inspired scarf wrap

Ma Ingalls

This isn't a fashion blog, and I can pretty safely say that it never will be. But I'd like to share a fashion post today with some explanation...

While watching the first season of Little House on the Prairie, I spotted Caroline Ingalls wearing a vest type of garment that I really, really liked. It was fairly simple, so I thought I might try and make one based purely on looking at hers. But before I even got to trying, I was disappointed by the fabric options I found for it. Sadness.

But then, on a walk through Forever 21, I spotted these scarves:

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They are a wool blend, and were on clearance for about $9 each. My initial thought was to use them to make my vest, but while draping and figuring out how I would do this, I found a way to create a similar look without taking a single cut or stitch.

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The scarf fits around my neck and shoulders in a shawl sort of way, and then I added a belt to hold it. Paired with a basic blouse, my denim skirt with petticoat poking out, and boots, and I've got a modern interpretation of something Ma Ingalls might have worn! I find it a little funny that I'm so drawn to her, but Caroline Ingalls was quite the woman, I do believe.

And so even though this is a craft blog, and not a fashion blog, I think that Caroline would have been pleased with this crafting a new look!

7 comments:

  1. so sweet - love it! gorgeous pics :)

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  2. This would be so sweet for those days where the weather can't decide if its winter or spring :) Such a nice idea.

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  3. Such a great idea. I love it!

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  4. What a wonderful way to wear a scarf! I have a very large collection of shalls and pashminas and am always looking for new ways to tie or wrap them. I'll absolutely be adding this to my list! Thank you. It looks great.

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  5. Beautiful! Very elegant and wearable.

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  6. Mollie, you are brilliant, that looks awesome! Yay for clearance finds at that!!

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