How to Make an Asset Out of an Accessory…

Source: Beauty Guide Magazine published circa 1969 (or early 1970s) from World of Beauty Club.
The article was based on a booklet from Echo Scarfs, Inc.

World of Beauty Club - Beauty Guide

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Introduction

Of course you own a collection of scarfs – large and small squares, long and short rectangles. You tie them over your head; you loop them around your neck; you knot them casually under your coat. But there’s more to a scarf than just that. It’s not only functional but fashionable. It is not just an accessory, it can be the all-important finishing touch, the distinctive accent that adds personality and style to whatever you are wearing.

To show the many possibilities in a scarf, the well-known firm of Echo Scarfs, Inc. has brought out a booklet with directions for folding and tying every size and shape. With their permission, your Beauty Guide is passing along some of their expert suggestions.

Take one of your favorite scarfs, follow the instructions and add a whole new look to your dress or suit or shorts. In the words of Echo – “Be scarf-happy.”

Ways to Fold a Scarf

There are three basic ways to fold a scarf – triangle, bias, and oblong. These are the three shapes you will be using.

Scarf Triangle Fold

	Place scarf on flat surface, with wrong side up and point toward you.
	Fold opposite point toward you to meet with point close to you.

Bias Fold

	Place scarf on flat surface, with wrong side up and point toward you.
	Fold points to meet in center.
	Fold (edge close to you) ¾ away from you.
	Fold opposite edge toward you ¼ to meet.
	Fold opposite edge, again toward you, to outer edge. If you want it even narrower continue.
	Fold again in half.

Folding a Square into an Oblong

	Place scarf on flat surface, with wrong side up.
	Fold (edge close to you) away ¾.
	Fold opposite edge toward you, to outer edge.
	Fold again, in half.

Scarf Your Neck

The Square – Square Knotted!

Fold into a triangle (use large or small square).

	Right end over left and tie.
		Left end over right and tie.
	Place knot on shoulder or front.
		Place knot at back of neck “cowboy fashion.”

The Square – Tied Loosely

Fold into a triangle (use large or small square).

	Right end over left (no knot) tie.
		Arrange to suit your outfit.

Necktie

Use a large square (at least 31") folded on the bias; or use an oblong scarf folded narrowly.

	Make the left end shorter than the right.
		Hold left end with left hand and wind right end around left two times.
	Still holding right end in right hand, pull right end up through the V and down the loop.
		Hold left end in left hand and push knot with right hand up.

Ascot

Fold large or small square into a triangle, oblong or bias; or use an oblong scarf folded narrowly.

	Right end over left and tie (no knot necessary).
		Spread open the gathers and tuck in open neckline.

Shirred Fill-in

Use large or small square and place on flat surface wrong side up.

Pick scarf up at center and tie a small knot.
	Turn scarf to right side and fold into inverted triangle.
		Place around neck and tie knot at back of neck.

Oblong Scarf

The oblong scarf, ranging in size from 45" long (regluar oblong) to 66" (extra long) is a very versatile style.

Wear it as a muffler:

Regular Oblong

Long Oblong

Wear it tied loosely on the shoulder:

Regular Oblong

Long Oblong

Try intertwining more than one scarf,
using a contrasting color or print:

Intertwined Oblong Scarfs Loosely on the Shoulder

Tie it in a “pussy cat” bow, either high or low:

Wear it tied in a square knot, either high or low, giving a “sailor” effect:

The “Poof”

Use regular or extra long oblong scarf.

Scarf around neck – make the right side longer than the left.
	Right side over left side, then bring right side up through the V with left hand while right hand holds left side and tighten.
		Poof up the loop.

Through the Loop

Fold oblong narrowly (use a regular or extra long oblong).

Fold in half.
	Put the scarf around your neck and pull the ends through the loop.
		Pull as tightly or loosely as you like and let the ends drape on the shoulder.

Stock Tie

Fold oblong narrowly; or large square on the bias.

Tie right end over left (as in triangle “tied loosely”).
Spread open the gathers.
Adjust the ends neatly.

Another effect can be achieved by using the extra long oblong.

	Fold narrowly. Wrap around the neck once. Make sure the ends are even.
		Tie right end over left. Spread open the gathers. Adjust the ends neatly and add a pin to hold in place.

The Ring Scarf

Put ring over head and drape around neck. Add a pin for fun!

Knot ring in center and it becomes a bow. Attach it to the neckline of a dress, or wear it in your hair.

Scarf Your Shoulder

Use an oblong scarf folded narrowly. Knot in the center and tack on the shoulder of a dress, suit or coat.

Scarf Your Waist

An extra long oblong scarf tied around the waist becomes a sash.

Fold large square scarf into a triangle.

	Tie triangle around waist, knot at side.
		Intertwine chains or beads for another effect.

Scarf Your Head and Hair

Headband

Use a large square folded into an oblong, or a smaller square folded on the bias, or an oblong scarf folded narrowly. Put around head and tie knot in back or to the side.

Kerchief

Use a large or small square folded into a triangle.

	Place over head and tie under the chin, or
		Place over head and tie in the back.

Dutch Cap

Use a large square (at least 31").

	Place scarf on flat surface, wrong side up. Fold scarf in half, away from self.
		Fold top layer back (toward self) in half.
	Grasp folds at corners of bottom edge with fingers and flip scarf over. (Don’t remove fingers – keep in place through step 7). Bring the two corners down to meet at center edge.
		Roll edge ½ way up.
	With fingers still in place, grasp scarf, pick it up and place on head. Tie under chin.

Turban

Using an extra long oblong scarf, wrap around head leaving enough to tie a knot.
– or –
Place on head and tie knot behind the ear allowing the ends to drape on the shoulder.

Coordinate Scarfs with Jewelry

Add a Pin

	Fold a large or small square into a triangle. Instead of tying – add a pin!
		An oblong scarf folded narrowly or a square on the bias is also effective. Wear to the side for a different appeal.

Wear Beads

Wear beads – a different way! Intertwined with a regular oblong scarf. This look can be achieved by coordinating beads and chains with any of the ways previously shown.

Surplice Bodice

	Use large square (at least 31"). Tie opposite points in a knot forming triangle.
	Slip over head.
	Tie bottom two corners around midriff in a knot in the back.

Care of Your Scarfs

Cleaning

100% pure silk must be dry cleaned.

Storage

Fold into a small rectangle, place in drawer standing up (folded part up). Arrange by color. This way you can see your scarf at a glance without fumbling through piles.

Want more scarf tying information? Here’s the KAT's TAIL scarf pages index:

Scarf Tying