25.8.13

Upcycled Mini Scarf!!

Do you ride a bike?? I do. I ride my red little vintage style bike all year round, even on very cold and blistery days. I like to wrap myself up in warm scarfs on cold days and have had some serious scarf-getting-caught-in-bikewheel-o-my-goodnesss-im-gonna-die moments, so last year I knitted (YES! I actually knitted!!) myself a mini scarf to wear while riding. I'm not a brilliant knitter, but it does the job, and you can see it here.

I've wanted to make more of these little scarfs for friends who ride for a while now, but I don't think I have the time or patience to knit them again. Hence, this idea was born...the Upcycled Blanket Mini Scarf! It's the exact same idea as the one I knitted last year, except instead of knitting, I sewed it using an old woollen blanket, backed with a vintage sheet and neatened up with a bit of cute bias tape.

This one is my entry in to Ash's Winter Upcycling Challenge, but I intend to whip up a few more for some friends I've been promising these to!! This one is super bright and cheerful which I think contrasts nicely with grey Melbourne skies.


And because you like all things handmade and DIY, check out the little film clip my clever hubby Mr. Coleman made today for his band "The Sketching Room's" new song "Tell Another Lie." (You might even spot my hand in it!!!!)

Isn't he cool?
 
Oh, and this is my beloved bike... love Mezz xx




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17 comments:

  1. Anonymous25 August 2013 at 08:01

    Clever idea, riding a bike with a long scarf is a bit dicey! Looks very cute!

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  2. Mezz25 August 2013 at 13:45

    thanks laura!

    love mezz xx

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  3. OP SHOP MAMA25 August 2013 at 14:41

    Very cool! Bloody great idea! :0)

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    1. Mezz26 August 2013 at 05:17

      thanku..loved ur pics on ur blog today btw xx

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  4. Bron25 August 2013 at 20:49

    That is an awesome idea...I wonder if my very handsome Lycra wearing husband would like one???? xxxx

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    1. Mezz26 August 2013 at 05:17

      hehe...one made of lycra to match maybe?

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  5. ButterandBuntings25 August 2013 at 23:28

    I love this. I might be bidding...if thats how it works!

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  6. tutto riciclabile handmade/ragdollsvfk26 August 2013 at 00:18

    Love your scarf ,love your bike

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  7. Tweed Thoughts26 August 2013 at 01:11

    Cute scarves Mezz - so inventive as always! Love the new song and film clip and your vintage bike looks absolutely fab :)

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  8. Mezz26 August 2013 at 05:20

    lovely to hear frm u, glad u like the song.ill let mr c know xx

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  9. Veronica26 August 2013 at 15:47

    Hi Mezz, just a little note to say hi - this is my blog and my online persona (from the Mama at Playgroup where Justine Clarke visited!) - as I make stuff too! Crafternoon sometime!?

    xoxo

    http://veronicadarling.blogspot.com.au/

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  10. Mezz26 August 2013 at 17:33

    hello veronica!! heading off to check out your blog right now! and yes, a Footscray crafternoon sounds awesome!! xx

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  11. Ladybird Diaries27 August 2013 at 02:04

    Very cute! Love your bike too.
    M x

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  12. Mezz27 August 2013 at 02:07

    thanku..yes its a cute bike!x

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  13. Hannapat29 August 2013 at 12:14

    Super cute. Great idea and loving that bike! xo

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