I have decorated my mantel like this for late fall. And, I have always wanted to try a mantel scarf. So, I had seen a vintage French petticoat in the antique store and the other day and it dawned on me it would create a perfect mantel scarf.
This is the piece of petticoat I purchased. There was a little damage to the lace at the hem. I repaired some of it and worked around the rest of it. It was overall well made and it had French seams. I am not sure of it's claimed French origin but, it was pretty.
It had a sewn in underskirt and I cut that off and saved it for a later project. It has some staining. I am pretty sure I can get that out with a good soak in Oxyclean but, being short on time I just sewed it up as is.
For the stabilizing piece of fabric that will anchor it to the mantel I used white burlap.
Here is how it turned out. I really was pleased with the overall result, because my mantel is dark and this can lighten it up for different looks without changing it completely with paint.
It looks a little puckered up because I haven't pressed it yet. I don't want to press it till I get a chance to wash it so the stains don't get set in by the iron.
It makes the mantel very cottage and very romantic. That is the Christmas tree. It is standing there completely bare except for this one strand of lights my husband threw on it. I took this camera shot and I looked in the view screen and was so excited! I forgot I didn't have my macro lens last Christmas and didn't get these great Christmas light shots. This year I will be playing with lots of photos in front of the tree.
Sherry
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It looks very pretty and feminine.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the mantel scarf. It really works with the romantic cottage look. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI adore you mantel scarf, Sherry! It is a gorgeous petticoat! Your mantel vignette is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI have pulled pictures from a couple of magazines and this has been on my list of things to do for years!
What a fun idea, Sherry! I love what you did here, and how ingenious to use that petticoat. I think it makes the perfect mantle scarf, and I love the edging. Thanks for sharing this. It makes me want to keep my eyes open for neat pieces like this.
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Sheila
Sooo pretty!! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteSherri
Very sweet!
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Markus
Oh Sherry! Sooo romantic! I LOVE LOVE this look. What an exquisite piece you found.That last shot with the tree is so exciting! There's nothing more beautiful than Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThe mantel scarf adds so much romance and prettiness to your vingette. So pretty.
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Sissie
Sherry it turned out just beautiful!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis adds the perfect most romantic feel to your mantle. I too love those twinkly lights in the background.
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ReplyDeleteSherry,
The scarf is just beautiful!! I love your idea of using the petticoat. I have been looking for an unique and unusual idea for a mantle scarf and here it is!! I might just have to borrow this from you! Thank you so much for the inspiration. It is just beautiful!! So romantic!!!
xoxoxoxo
Cheryl;-0)
very pretty
ReplyDeleteVERY charming! It looks marvelous! Love your creativity! Thank you for sharing with A Return to Loveliness!
ReplyDeleteKathy
What a great idea! And what a beautiful petticoat piece. I have a few old pieces and I think I'm going to try this! Thanks for the neat idea...
ReplyDeleteFaye
The petticoat makes a beautiful scarf. Neat idea. Great vignette too.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. It softens up your mantel so nicely.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Sherry..Thanks for coming by and for your prayers for me..they must of worked as I'm still here ha ha!! Remind me never to have open heart surgery again any time soon..I feel like an 18 wheeler truck parked on me..Hugs and smiles Gloria
ReplyDeleteThis mantel scarf turned out beautiful and I love it against the wood:-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for pinning some of my photos. I'd like to set up an account, but I guess you need Facebook to do it and not so sure about that one.
xoxo
Kathleen
Oh Sherry, I absolutely love it! You've really got something with these!
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Oh Sherry! It looks fabulous! I love it! And what a fantastic way to lighten things up! I love that it is made with a sweet vintage petticoat too! Just adds some more charm! And I love it wrinkled!!
ReplyDeleteI have a good bit of dark wood, and I love seeing ways to lighten things up since I like white so much!!!
Thank you for sharing!
Happy WW!
Hugs,
Becky
it looks so great...love it!
ReplyDeleteMmmmmm! Ruffles make anything look so pretty, Sherry! Great job! You have your tree up already? Aren't you the organized one...! lol!
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
I adore the mantel scarf--looks lovely. Great job!
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely charming, Sherry! Its amazing how it transforms the mantel! I am inspired to try this!
ReplyDeleteHow I love this look! your mantel looks so romantic with the ruffles. I'm into the wrinkly look, so it looks fine to me just the way it is.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love the finished product!
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It looks so pretty.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are enjoying it.
xo bj
This is absolutely charming. I love the look and I think it add a look of romance and cozy to the room. Great tutorial Sherry.
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~Emily
The French Hutch
I was just going to ask how you got that cool light effect. What lens are you using for your macro?
ReplyDeleteThe scarf is wonderful and truly accentuates the warmth of the wood. I love how it will be so versatile.
The scarf gave your mantel a whole new look... it's so pretty! Thank you for sharing your helpful tutorial. Your photographs are magazine worthy ... Great Job!
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