How Do You Make A Shawl Into A Jacket?
A shawl is a handy accessory whenever you feel a chill in the air. Just throw it on and go, and you can remove it easily if the temperature warms up. However, it can be difficult to keep a shawl around your shoulders; leaving it to hang means it might slip off, and using a shawl pin could damage the fabric or stitching. Instead of these options, try turning your shawl into a jacket instead. With just a few simple stitches you can give your shawl sleeves for an easy jacket on the go. Step 1 Measure your “wingspan.” In other words, hold your arms straight out to your sides like a letter T, and ask someone to measure you from one wrist to the other. If you have to measure by yourself, measure from one wrist to your chest, and then from your chest to the other wrist, and add the two figures together. Record this measurement on a pad of paper. Step 2 Measure the distance from your wrist to your armpit. Record this measurement as well. Step 3 Lay your shawl out flat on a table or other surfa
