How to fasten
tie ends with a decorative brooch?
Dear Dina,
I like the look of the hipscarves/belts on your costumes, where they
are neatly pinned with a brooch at the front, sometimes with a scarf
panel hanging down from the center.
However I can't figure out how it's done!
I'm thinking in particular of the look in the photos of Jazelle (in
the Beginner Look tip) and of you (Easy Look 1, left).
What do you do with the ends of the scarf
in front? Also I have some large triangular fringed scarves that I would
like to just cross over and pin in the front, rather than tying, but
there seems to be too much material there for a brooch to gather up.
Thanks for your help!---- Raz
Answer:
When the tie front of a hipscarf or top is fastened with a pin, it's
flatter, neater, and more decorative than a bulky knot. It works with
very short or long tie ends. This is very easy to do (illustrated below.)
1. TWIST the tie ends once, as
if beginning to tie a square knot. This step gathers the fabric, so
it works better than a cross-and-pin.
If
the item is a top, pull one end UNDER the center of the bra. This anchors
the top close to the body and ensures that the bra will not show.
2. Fold the upper tie end down over the twisted area,
FLATTEN it and spread it out a bit to cover the twisted fabric.
3. Using a large brooch, PIN through several
layers of fabric. The pin should be at least an inch and a half long,
the longer the better. You may be able to grab some of the skirt/pant
fabric too, ensuring the scarf is anchored there.
4. Fasten the brooch
and you're done! Make sure the brooch has a secure clasp for the pin
that will not slip out and open.
For extra security,
add a hidden safety pin on the inside.---Dina Lydia
