(tutorial) DIY Gauze Scarf

So last week I hit the Old Navy skinny jeans sale (love!), 

and as I was walking through the store, I saw so many cute scarves.  

It's just lately that I have been starting to collect necklaces and other accessories....seriously what is wrong with me? What took me so long??

And last fall/winter was the first time I really have gotten into scarves.

Anyway, as I was looking at these scarves, I saw some cute ones, but none that I really loved.  Then I thought maybe I could make a couple for myself.  

So I hunted down some lightweight fabric and got going.

I chose gauze for its interesting texture, and white is easy to find.  I had some cotton trims laying around, and a bottle of navy dye that I hadn't used yet.  

I used the navy dye for both, but did different techniques.  I really like how they turned out.  White cotton voile would work nicely too; it would be a much smoother look.

Materials:

-2 to 2 1/2 Yards (I used 2 yds, but they could have been longer) 

Cotton Gauze or Cotton Voile Fabric (makes 2 scarves) 

-thread the color of your dye (DO NOT USE WHITE!)

-cotton trim

-fabric paint (optional)

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Cut your fabric in half lengthwise.  You will have two narrow, long rectangles.

Gauze is pretty finicky, so this is what I did to finish the edges. 

You could do stripes, or use a stencil to do another fun print.  Go to town!