Fringed Benefits!
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I can't believe I went this long without embracing the fringed trend. I dabbled at it bit with a fringed chiffon kimono that I love. And I wanted something like that for cold weather. I wanted to keep my fringe trend mild, because a lot of what I saw was almost too trendy to for me and Lord knows, I love a great trend!
What I like about this (is it a poncho, a wrap or a cape?? ), -- I'm going to call it a fringed wrap -- is that even though it has a fringed trim it's really classic. And a piece you can reach for when it's chilly for years to come.
I was inspired by this gorgeous Etro fringed poncho worn by Nausheen Shah. I'm totally hating I didn't take the time to add pockets! How chic is she?
This piece is completely DIY... and cut free-handed. I had a chuckle with Oonaballoona on IG because I refused to call this drafting. Slicing up the middle of fabric and hemming does not constitute drafting. This wrap was very simple to make. It was really a spur of the moment project and I didn't take time to photograph while making it.
My fabric is a Linton tweed boucle' that I've had for several years, that was hanging around waiting to become a Chanel-style jacket. I made a Chanel-style jacket before... with ALL of the hand sewing hoopla. It hangs in my closet for the sentimentality. It's too big now and I doubt I'll ever wear it again. Unless oversized Chanel jackets become tres chic!
So briefly, here's how I made this, it's ridiculously simple:
I folded my 2.5-3 yds of fabric in half, cut ends together. Then I folded in half again, longwise. I put a pin in the top of the fold. This marks the center where the neck will be. You need something circular to use to make a cut the size of your neck. I used a bread plate and trace half the circumference on the side of the fold that will be the front. I drew straight lines down each side of the half-circle's points. This created the front opening. And I cut that part out. You now have a poncho-wrap. For my finishing I fringed the bottom. I decided how long I wanted my fringe to be and I stitched above that. Then I removed all of the cross yarns. This part takes a while. Put on a movie or a TV show and go for it. Then I hemmed the opening with a 5/8".
If I find another great piece of fabric that wants to become a poncho-wrap, I'll make sure to take detail pictures and give you a much better tutorial.
Stay warm!
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22 comments
These wraps are great--so cozy and stylish--and super simple to make. I made two for Christmas gifts and need to make another for myself. I did even hem the outside edges... just took advantage of the salvage and let it do the work for me. I love that you chose the boucle. It looks great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Homeon129acres!
DeleteGreat minds, Erica. I cut a big rectangle a few days ago to do something similar to this, but stuck a couple of armholes in it too - up on IG today ;)... my post will probably go up tomorrow. I copied a RTW cardi I tried on - unfortunately I didn't have any cashmere on hand like it's RTW namesake...oh to be swathed in so much cashmere! However, now I see your very Chanelesque version with the fringing and I desperately want to copy this too now...is it possible to have too many such wraps in one's closet... I think not. You look wonderful as always.
ReplyDeleteYours is awesome! These are such versatile pieces that are so fun to wear! Thanks Debbie!
DeleteOh and pockets! Genius...I need pockets in a wrap!
ReplyDeleteYes! Pockets make everything better!
DeleteI love it, this would my go to for cold weather, very nice. I have fabric that's in my stash for a chanal jacket but not feeling it, using it for this wrap, hmmmmmm. Thinking and thinking, I think to much, just need to do it. Lol
ReplyDeleteGo for it Sharon! Thanks!
DeleteWhat a great use of a fabric brought for another purpose! A little effort with a lot of punch...love this on you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyn!
DeleteAdorable. I was in Hancock’s the other day and saw a gorgeous boucle that would be perfect for this. I’ve been wanting a wrap like this because I can’t stand for my neck to get cold, but I don’t really like ponchos. I can’t believe I didn’t think to make one of these.
ReplyDeleteSo much better than a poncho! Thanks Roslyn!
Delete"Ruana." Name for this type of wrap comes from the Andean regions of Venezuela and Colombia. Can also include a hood.
ReplyDeleteKnowing the correct name makes it easier to search for patterns to make one, lol.
Thanks so much! I love learning something new!
DeleteYou better claim that drafting, Erica! hehehe Gorgeous, no matter how much or little effort it took!
ReplyDeleteHa! Thanks Eryn!
DeleteLove it! .. I have a great piece of material I could use as a wrap. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sweet Waters!
DeleteFabulous! I love your trim and wondered at first where you'd found it. I hope these wraps are still fashionable when I don't have little ones to carry around.
ReplyDeleteI doubt that they'll be going anywhere! Thanks Amanda!
DeleteWhat a fun cape! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks! love this look - I too have a boucle hanging in my stash for the perfect Chanel jacket but I think a Cape is in order! I think I get the gist of what you were saying but a tutorial would help if you want to make another.
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