How to Make a Butterfly Shirt With Two Square Scarfs

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How to Make a Butterfly Shirt With Two Square Scarfs

This easy chic shirt is cute for any occasion.

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Step 1 of 9
Gather two scarves making sure that they will be large enough to cover you and then some.

Gather two scarves making sure that they will be large enough to cover you and then some.

Step 2 of 9
With right side facing each other see two seams to make a neck hole. The size it up to you. I like the slouchy look so I made the neck a little wider.

With right side facing each other see two seams to make a neck hole. The size it up to you. I like the slouchy look so I made the neck a little wider.

Step 3 of 9
Flipping so the right sides are out.  Measure how tight you want the shirt to be. Pin, then sew a straight line.

Flipping so the right sides are out. Measure how tight you want the shirt to be. Pin, then sew a straight line.

Step 4 of 9
Now wear your shirt.

Now wear your shirt.

Step 5 of 9
Sometimes for a refined look flip the "wings" over the shoulder and ............

Sometimes for a refined look flip the "wings" over the shoulder and ............

Step 6 of 9
The wing will wanna split from each other like above.

The wing will wanna split from each other like above.

Step 7 of 9
Put on a belt, adjusting keeping the "wings" open and put a belt over top it all.

Put on a belt, adjusting keeping the "wings" open and put a belt over top it all.

Step 8 of 9
Slip into jean or a long maxi skirt and enjoy your flowy new shirt.

Slip into jean or a long maxi skirt and enjoy your flowy new shirt.

Step 9 of 9
Enjoy the final product. Hope you Enjoy!

Enjoy the final product. Hope you Enjoy!

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Supplies

2 Square scarves similar size.

1 Sewing machine and misc. sewing supplies.

Terri Dahlgren

I am sewing my new pink Butterfly shirt this very min. Thanks for the cute idea. just me t

Terri Dahlgren 9 months ago

Tabasom Sam

Im going to buy scarf tomorrow. Cant wait to try

Tabasom Sam 10 months ago

Steph Pheonix.

@ cerulean apple I totally understand especially with summer heat Ts are perfect. And the best thing that you can choose what the scarves look like also no one will ever have the same shirt as you. :D

(author) 12 months ago

Cerulean Apple

I never want to wear anything but tees, but I like this style a lot. I might have to go out and get some scarves just for this...

Cerulean Apple 12 months ago

Steph Pheonix.

@ cerulean apple its super easy too! 4 seams and TaDa!!

(author) 12 months ago

Cerulean Apple

That's really cool!

Cerulean Apple 12 months ago

Steph Pheonix.

You very welcome. Just glad to Pass on something I know.

(author) last year

Tabasom Samedani

This guide is great. I didnt know. Thanks for sharing

Tabasom Samedani last year

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Steph Pheonix.

Thank you. I have a million scarfs and I Thot some could go to good use.

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Barry Ward

Looks great.

Barry Ward last year

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