When I think of the styles in fashion that were used years ago and now are coming back again, the clothes of our grandmothers and our mothers that now come back as a super MUST, it’s amazing how fashion repeats. In particular I’ve always liked this, the Ruana. Very In years ago, and now is coming back. It’s a kind of a poncho-shawl that we can use over our coats or directly on our clothes to keep warm… It’s a very simple piece that adds a special touch to create a chic look. If you are always freezing like me, this is your style-DIY-solution! This DIY Ruana is very easy to make, and it can also be for a special gift.
Materials:
- Wool fabric or thick fabric that you like
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Pins
- Needle and thread or sewing machine
Process:
1. Cut a large rectangle of 130×150 cm.
2. Fold the fabric in half at the longest part. Find the middle of the top layer. ( where the scissors are )
3. Cut 6cm on each side of the middle, keep cutting to the fold and stop.
4. Cut out a slight curve to join the cuts. This is the back of the neck.
5. Fold the edges with 1.5 cm margin and sewn by hand or machine on all edges hemming the piece.
You can wear the Ruana with a belt.
You can also wear it this way, take one of the front ends diagonally above your shoulder. Or just open in the front.
You can see more DIY ‘s following us at FACEBOOK and BLOGLOVIN.
Until the next time!
xx
ue fácil de hacer!!
a que si!!! 😀 jejeje
Agradecidisima desde Argentina. La haré para regalar a mi hija en su cumpleaños en julio. Besotes.
Anna este DIY es bestial, escóndelo bien esta tarde que intuyo que va a desaparecer!!!! Muuuua
jajaja!!! creo que el chaleco largo y este DIY están en serio peligro de desaparición!! jajajaja
Me encanta!!! qué mono y qué fácil!
Precioso! y aparte con ideas para llevarlo puesto!
un besiño
Me encanta!!
Nice!! I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for this morning that links to your tutorial:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-diy-ruana-shawl-wrap/2014/03/10/
–Anne
Thank you so much Anne!!! So nice to see my little baby on your lovely blog! xx
Hi there! I love this tutorial. What kind of fabric did you use? I’m struggling to find something that might work. Thanks!
Hi Liz! I used a mis of wool and synthetic (it can be acrylic or polyester) Hope this helps! good luck with your project 🙂
Hi there, I love this! I’m headed to the fabric store now. I wanted to ask, how you finished the neck. Thank you for your help. Jen
Hi Jennifer!! I just folded the edges very tight (twice) and sew them … That’s all 🙂