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Change/ WordPress Photo Challenge

Change is commonly defined as “to give a completely different form or appearance to; to transform.”

For the photo challenge, I’m Changing a garment in 2 stages. For this post, I’m transforming a portion of it into something new.

the pattern
The Pattern
This is a 19 X 11 triangle (you need 2)
This is a 19 X 11 triangle (you need 2)
This is where I cut my fabric from.
This is where I cut my fabric from.
Sewing them 1/4 inch seam and leaving space to turn right side out.
Sewing them right sides together, 1/4 inch seam, and leaving 2 inch space to turn right side out.
But first trim those corners.
But first trim those corners.
I use a quilters pencil that has a blunt end to get my corners sharp.
I use a quilters pencil that has a blunt end to get my corners sharp.
After turning right sides out, iron and pin that opening for stitching.
After turning right sides out, iron and pin that opening for stitching so that it doesn’t slip on you.
Top stitch as you are closing that opening along the entire edge of the triangle.
Top stitch as you are closing that opening along the entire edge of the triangle.
This is how I chose to add ties to create my kerchief. Sew blanket stitch along entire triangle (no photos but look online for tutorials on that process)
This is how I chose to add ties to create my kerchief. Sew blanket stitch along entire triangle (no photos but look online for tutorials on that process) and then choose the crochet stitch of your choice.
My finished Head Kerchief created from upcycled fabric.
My finished Head Kerchief created from upcycled fabric.

Now I need a live model. Any takers?

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