materials: scissors, measuring tape, and a rectangular piece of fabric (approximately 60 inches long).
Step 1: Fold the fabric in half from left to right.
Step 2: With the measuring tape, measure six inches down and six inches over from the folded side. Then cut an eight inch vertical slit.
Step 3: Open up the fabric and there should be two openings for your arms to go through.
That's it! Easy breezy right? This is a very versatile piece with many different styling options. It also works great if you want to pack light for your travels. Please, please credit and link back to Behind the Seams when using this tutorial. Thanks!!
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that looks easy like sunday morning... love your style and blog!
ReplyDeletehahaha this is so good! I love easy DIY's! Thanks for sharing!
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looks easy enough! i love all the diy's you do
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it! Great DIY :)
ReplyDeleteI just adore those kind of drapery pieces! And I agree it's so easy to do one yourself, especially for those who are not too much into or good at sewing lol It gets trickier if you want to add sleeves to such vest, that's why I never attempted the sleeved version lol
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I love the second way to wear it!!!
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love it as same as your style!
ReplyDeleteseems easy and you look great in it!dismer
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ReplyDeleteI have one similar very big scarf, and i think i will try to do diy. thanks for inspiration :)
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ah this goes to show.-the easiest way is the best waY! love that. ive got so many oversized shawls so this would be a great way to make them into something more..
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xx ediot
really clever!
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I love It, these is so so easy i wuld be a lozer if i didnt do this
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It looks so good - and just about the easiest DIY ever!
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Clever and simple. I like.
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ha! genius!
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i'm so going to give this a try! you have the most amazing DIY tutorials :) thanks for sharing!
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Wow, this is amazing!!
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xx Robine
Wow, this is amazing!
ReplyDeleteAnd it looks so easy.. thanks for sharing
xx Robine
I like it a lot!
ReplyDeleteespecially the different ways you can wear it
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Cute! Where did you get the black sweater dress?
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome and SOOOO easy! Thanks for posting!
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genius!
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Simple yet so cool...
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xxx
I really like the second way that you use!!
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kisses
Looks easy and looks great! I'm going to try it!
ReplyDeleteoh my god! amazing!!! thank you so much and you did an excellent job...gosh it looks easy but I know I would mess it up..it's worth a shot though..
ReplyDeletewow love it!
ReplyDeletedefinetly will be trying this on my nest trip to the fabric store:)
xo,Rachel
This is fantastic! Thanks!
ReplyDeletecant wait to try this
ReplyDeleteWow, thats só cool!!
ReplyDeleteI'm deffinately going to do this DIY, i'll show you the result and link BTS ofcourse :)
xo
Fabulous!!! So original, fun and easy!
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Kisses
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actually i came to the same idea several months ago but i hadnt have made it real so far. ..
ReplyDeletecause i am to lazy but well might try it.
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brilliant! can't wait to sift through my fabric stash & see what i find to turn into this lovely wrap!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea. Who would've thought it was gonna be that easy!
ReplyDeleteomg, you are a freakin' genius!
ReplyDeletelove the sidetails, kind of like LnA's - love that style.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this DIY!! you have awesome style. how do you style the last option? Is the scarf just twisted?
ReplyDeleteawesome.
ReplyDeletei like the last shot best. great diy.
You are the best at DIY!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea.
Thank you for styling it so many different ways.
great post!
ReplyDeletei never thought about how simple was do this! i`m gonna try it of course!
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very easy! great post!
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FANTASTIC DIY! I must try this one!
ReplyDeleteThis is genius.
ReplyDeleteWhoa...that was like magic..lol
ReplyDeleteI'm sure I would still mess it up though :P
Looks great belted ^.^
Damn good idea with the holes.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lightbulb moment.
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I'd love to try this! Did you sew the ends or did you leave it as is from cutting? Also, how do you do the wrap around scarf? Teach me! :D
ReplyDeletethis is so great!!!Thakyou for doing this!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd for showing how to style it, you are one classy lady.
xoxo from Switzerland
love it, wo much different things you can do with a simple piece of fabric :P.
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Your outfit here is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I love the belt you used to cinch your waist .. where did you get it?
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that is incredibly easy... simply can't justify not trying it right now.
ReplyDeletebravo!!
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Love your idea soooo much! Great!
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i like this diy and how you wear it in the second picture with the belt =D
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ReplyDeletethat was so bloody easy and a great turnout, I really want to make on now.
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xoxo
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awesome! I love the one where it is belted, looks amazing :)
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Perfect!
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Very beautiful the looks.
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you know, i never really thought i could do much with vests (or similarly shaped articles of clothing), but you have completely enlightened me with this DIY idea and your amsb vest styling. love your fashion creativity and photoshoots!
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nice one!
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Ooo love it! Easy DIY and it looks esp. great belted.
ReplyDeleteI've got a wrap like this, but every time I put it on it kinda looks awkward! Maybe I'll take some inspiration from you! Thanks.
ReplyDeletegreat idea!
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it looks simple and very nice! u are sooo cute!!! :)
ReplyDeletethanks everyone! i'm glad you liked the diy!! xoxo
ReplyDeletekaren: I didn't sew the ends and left it the way it was cut. hmm the scarf was just wrapped in a circle around my neck lol
ReplyDeleteediot: oversized shawls would be perfect for it!
mainy: twisted
annabel: a very old and random belt i had for some time now.
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LOVE!
ReplyDeletethis looks so easy and it just perfect timing! i was actually shopping around for a cover up of this sort. :] thank you! i love your DIY posts :D
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I love it! Thank you so much for this tutorial!
ReplyDeleteI will definitely post it on my blog
Very clever. I did something similar to this a few months ago but yours turned out better. What are your favorite DIY blogs?
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ReplyDeleteI just made one for myself and I love it. Check it out http://ihnikkiahsley.blogspot.com/2010/03/diy-wrap.html
ReplyDeleteI'm certainly trying this. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteOlá! Fiz um deste modelo para mim e coloquei link em meu blog de moda. Veja abaixo:
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Parabéns!
Nice, do you also have a picture from the back ?
ReplyDeleteit looks amazing! i've tried it myself but mine is very short at the front and very long at the back. What did i do wrong?
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and I love this DIY! At Target they're $17! I'm going later this week to start this awesome idea. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it! Great DIY =] Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes!
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Hey, that's a great idea, I love it. What's more, clothes like this one cost a lot in shops and we can make it almost for free.
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ReplyDeletethank for sharing this idea, i just made one in black ;)
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I am 6 mo. pregnant, and I love it!
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can you please post it folded like when you cut it, and how far apart are the holes :(
ReplyDeleteI did this project in red last night and posted the results on my blog: http://flyladyflunky.blogspot.com/2011/07/reality-check-progress-day-2-and-bonus.html
ReplyDeleteProper credit and your link were included, of course :)
Love it! This has now become one of my summer projects! I can't wait to try this!!
ReplyDeleteWanted to let you know I put this on my fave DIY list on my blog - http://jessalynnedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/07/diy-top-5-fave-diy-on-pinterest.html my version is on it's way! thanks!
ReplyDeleteCould you please give me your measurements....I tried 36X36 and it wasn't right:( Please help!!! dancingqueenlv@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWanted to let you know that I made my own and posted about your tutorial here -http://jessalynnedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/07/diy-july-pin-vest-tutorial.html Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteThat is brilliant! I can't wait to make a bunch of these in every color. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHey I made one of these and there's a pic on my lookbook! Love it! (Dont worry I threw up a link to your website)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to feature this on my blog. Do you mind if I share one of your photos with the link when I do?
ReplyDeleteWow..this is so cute! And it looks so easy..but I tried it twice and both times it just looked awful :( No idea what I did wrong..
ReplyDeleteCan not wait to try it. Thanks for the super cute idea.
ReplyDeletelooks so cute! :)
ReplyDeleteI was wondering what the price is like for that material and where i could find it?
i'm kinda new at the sewing and finding material to make things. lol.
thank you,
Ginelle
Perfect! Just made one for myself - couldn't have been easier. Must get some black to make another one to go with everything :) This could be my new favourite thing to wear. Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteGreat Idea and very cheap to dress up any outfit..Thanks for the idea
ReplyDeleteStephanie
Saw this on pinterest and just completed it myself! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteVicki
this is a great idea!! how much fabric do you suggest using?
ReplyDeletelove that !!! very creative and so easy ...
ReplyDeletethanx a lot
Carole
Can't wait to try this!
ReplyDeletethis was perfect, and it took less than five minutes! you're a genius.
ReplyDeleteBut if you fat (like me) you could probably try this but upsize everything a little. Use 1.5 yrds and instead of 6" down and over measure your back and remove about 10% then divide in half to know how far from the folded edge to cut.
ReplyDeleteIt takes all sizes!
This is AWESOME! I am wondering if any savey crafters outt here could tell me how to figure this same pattern out for a little girl? This is here favortie style right now, pairing this type of vest over any ole t-shirt, I would love to make her a few... She's my niece, so she doesn't live with me but is wearing a size 8/9 (little girl). Any and all advise would be appreciated!!!
ReplyDelete~Angel
i tried this worked great! Thanks for the diy!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME !!! my daughter is so getting one of these for Christmas. THANKS
ReplyDeleteWhat's the best fabric to use? I want to make one tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI tried this. I bought the 60 inches of fabric like you suggested. You didn't list the width and lenght and from mine, I call tell you that you need both. The width of the fabric was too long so we are going to have to cut some off. Have you had this problem? If so, what would you say is the avearage length you need. Also, for a heavier set person, the arm hole will probably be bigger. By the way, my mom used one of her old jersy gowns and made one. It was the perfect length and width. Too cute!!!
ReplyDeleteJust tried this, way to long in the back. Goes to the floor will have to cut some off. Don't know how wide the material should be. Please help.
ReplyDeleteThank you
I made one and it turned out great. Soooo easy.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this! I found it on Pinterest and knew my daughter would love it!Took less than 5 minutes to make and I know she will want more!
ReplyDeletethank you!!!!
It's gorgeus <3
ReplyDeleteI made a list of DIY ideas on my blog <3
You're in it, hope thats okay :)
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HA! Amazing! "Like" I'll be making a bunch!
ReplyDeleteLove it, thank you!! A few different colors and woo-La :) Even great gifts!
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Thanks for inspiring simplicity!
ReplyDeleteRebecca
What type of fabric did you use?
ReplyDeleteThis is soooo simple yet amazing! Great Idea I will be excited to try! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for posting this tutorial, I found it on Pinterest. I have been able to use up some jersey fabric that I have had for a while, although I have made mine in a longer length so it can be worn as a wrap dress. Thanks for sharing and I have made sure I linked back to your page as this is a tutorial to share- even for a beginner sewer to have a go! http://debrafied.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/helloomgoodness-is-this-like-most.html
ReplyDeleteVery good idea! Your link is on my blogspot. If you want to see it: http://ikhouvanwolland.blogspot.nl/2012/06/zwak-voor-afval.html
ReplyDeletewith friendly regards,
Janine
I made several for family and me. I love it
ReplyDeleteLooking to make this! really excited about it! I have some questions for who has made it: would 1 yard of fabric cover this, or would I need more? Also, what kind of fabric have you used? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLooks really cute! What kind of fabric would you say is best to use?
ReplyDeletewaouh.... a french fan
ReplyDeletewouahou!!!!! from France
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful but I wish the photos or fabric were lighter so I could see the detail better. I plan to make this so it would help. THank you for your post though, you look very cool in this! : )
ReplyDeleteJust made this out of cream colored washable wool...very lightweight. Think I will really enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteOne question...how wide was your fabric? Mine seems very long compared to yours, but this was wide fabric...didn't measure it. I'd had yards of it for a long time, so it was FREE, as far as I'm concerned.
Just made this, though the tutorial had been on my Pinterest page a long time.
ReplyDeleteOne question...what was the width of your fabric? Mine seems long compared to yours, but this was 54" wide fabric. Think I'm really going to like wearing it.
60 inches long but how wide?
ReplyDeleteWould the measurements be the same for larger women? 6 down and 6 in?
ReplyDeleteI measured 10in down and 10in cross and then made a 10in cut for arm hole it worked great!!
DeleteI made 10in measurement and a 10in cut for arm holes , it worked great !!
DeleteHi, I'm also wondering what the ideal width of this project is (or at least, the width that you used in this example). Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI just tried this and I'm gonna make another. I had the fabric for over 2 years and now I'm putting them to real good use. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI will be featuring your blog in my next article In The Tor Stone Newsletter . I the link in the article for your full credit.
ReplyDeleteI have the same questions as above...60 inches long but what's the width? Also would you use the same measurements for plus size women?
ReplyDeleteThanks
I have the same questions as above...60 inches long but how wide? Also Would the measurements be the same for plus size women? 6 down and 6 in?
ReplyDeleteThanks
This is FAB!
ReplyDeleteSo simple yet so elegant! Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteNeed more information, was it a scarf you started with or fabric. IF so what type of fabric and you said 60 inches. Is that the width or height. Maybe I am slow but I don't get it.
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Very original.. thanx! Jenna
ReplyDeleteI did it and it turned out absolutely adorable!! I measured 6 inches down and 6 1/2 inches in from the fold. That made it fit better for me. Thanks for the post. It was awesome.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! What type of fabric could I use?
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