A couple of weeks ago Nikki, the maganger of Purlsoho and a knitter and sewer extraordinaire brought in the most beautiful scarf she'd sewn for her mother. It was a large square of Liberty of London, Tana Lawn and it was stunning. It looked like a designer silk scarf and I knew I wanted to make something like it right away!

As you probably already know our love for Liberty of London, Tana Lawn is boundless! One of the most common things we hear from customers when they feel it is, "Is this silk?" They simply can't believe it's 100% cotton (but it is!). It has such a smooth feel and beautiful drape, which makes it totally perfect for this project. It also comes in the most inspiring and incredible prints and a large square scarf is just the thing to show it off.  (By the way, if you know and love this fabric as much as we do you'll be pleased to learn that we've been able to lower our price on it recently since we are now getting it directly from Liberty in London!)

I have quite a few square silk scarves because they are perfect for so many things, from covering your head if you get stuck in the rain, to wrapping around your shoulders if it gets nippy out. Plus, since they're made from such light weight fabric, they fold up small and can be stashed away no problem. It was so exciting to think that I could easily make my own.

I chose two complimentary prints for each scarf and finished them with a simple double fold binding. It didn't take very long and the results are spectacular! I can't wait to pull one out of my bag next time I feel a chill.

If you'd like to make your own please visit my Luxury Liberty Scarves Project Journal.

Happy Sewing!-- Molly