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Thursday 10 May 2012

One cloth - five ways!


My morning, so far, was spent procastinating.

I am avoiding to start sewing a dress for my daughter.

She has a birthday coming up at the end of the month, and decided that she wants to have a red carpet party,
with kiddies champagne, paparazzis, and fondue.

And for this occassion she needs a dress, and of course she needs it now!
As does her best friend.
Somehow I got volunteered to make them both.


So yesterday we went shopping and came home with some very shiny fabric, in turquoise for Eva and in
blue for her friend.
I had great difficulties getting her to school this morning, as she much rather would have stayed home and
watched me sew.

Seeing how much I got done so far, she probably had a point...


Anyway, to avoid tackling the shiny fabric I hopped around in blogland and came across the easiest,
most versatile project ever!

I found it on Fine Craft Guild, and she found it on Bina Brianca.


All you need is a big piece of fabric.

I had quite a lot of fabric left over from my housedress.
It worked ok, but is a bit heavy, a lighter fabric would make it more manageable.

The fabric panel should be about 5 times the width of your hips. Then you need to cut two slits, in the middle
of the fabric and 1-times the width of your hips in from each side.

If you want to you could actually sew it like Bina Brianca does, and you could of course also hem it...





I have no hopes whatsoever that my photographer will take any pics of me and my new piece of miracle clothing
before I haven't finished her dress, so here just a couple of self-portraits to give you an idea.


This is the cloth worn as a tunic. I am getting a lot of questions on how I wrapped this, I used the step-by-step
instructions found here. If it looks different than on the Bina Brianca website, it is because I used a thicker fabric than she does:




And here it is poncho style:



As a head scarf:



Around the shoulders:



And as a cardigan:



Dear friends, thank you so much for all your lovely comments. Seeing that I am getting a lot the same questions, I would just like to clarify here: I used the measurements (width of hips) I stated above.

One lovely reader left this comment specifying other measurements:

'm commenting as I don't have a blog of my own to post to and wanted to help anyone trying to make this too. (Think I found you via Pinterest FYI)
I looove that you used one piece of fabric instead of side seams!
I used 1.5 yds of 60" wide jersey knit (I'm 5'3", size 6ish), put the slits 12" from each side, and made them 12" long. Unfortunately, it looked like the edges/corners of the slits are pulling more than I'd like so I had to reinforce them. I used a very short, fairly wide zigzag stitch on each side of the slit and went down the edge as well, essentially making an *enormous* buttonhole. (I would recommend doing this prior to cutting the fabric, like a good buttonhole, as I cut first asked questions later, I had to use a piece of paper as a tearaway backing to give enough stiffness to that floppy cut edge. Ugh.)
I added the snaps (small silver ones bc they were what I had - I would've ideally used larger black ones to blend in w the fabric) - I haven't tested it out extensively but I put them on the outside(right side of the fabric) per what it looks like on the Bina site. And I alternated the snaps around the corners, male, female, male, female so the left/right can be connected both w your arms in the slits or w your head in the slits. I'm guessing that's how Bina does it...?
Good luck!

Thanks so much for this, I hope it helps everybody wanting to make the cloth.

Also, I did wrap all the styles (also the tunic) exactly like it is stated on the Bina Brianca website.
It might be that it looks different because my cloth is thicker then the one she uses, but that is the only difference.

Hope that helps,

Jutta


Here are some additional clarifications reg. the size of the fabric needed. I got those from Rose from Fine Craft Guild.

She says:

‘Bina Wrap’ Width

  • I previously suggested to choose 5x the width of your hips for the width of your fabric. This is right ONLY when you are as slim as the girl in the picture, say size 4-6 or so. In concrete terms on the dimensions of the Bina wrap, if you are slim like her, you can buy 1.5 yards* (54”; 1.37m) of 60" (1.5m) wide fabric; and cut the front panels say 12" (30 cm) from each side of your fabric. (* I’m presuming you can buy either full or half yards).
  • However, if you are much wider at the bottom than at the top, I’d say go with 2 x the width of your hips/chest (i.e. your widest body part) for the back panel and 1x the width of your widest body part for each side panel. One reader is pregnant. Well, for her 5x the width of her hips resulted into a giant creation. That wasn’t meant. What was meant is that you tailor the wrap size to your body size & shape.
  • So, if you are petite, well, then perhaps you should make it an inch or two shorter. Leave the extra length on at first, but then don’t be shy to cut it till it is right for you.
  • While this is a seemingly super-easy pattern, it pays to make either a simple paper version or a roughly hand-stitched version, and try it on before you cut your fabric. This way you get your dimensions right.  Twice measured, once …

‘Bina Wrap’ Length

  • The length of the garment should be about the same as the width of the back panel.
  • This is a test: Hold the cloth in front of you: it should reach from just under your arm pitch/top of the breasts till half way down your calves (see first image in this article to see what I mean).  If that measures 39”(1 m) , than make the length of your garment 39” (1 m).
  • If your length is 39” this means that your back panel should be also approx. 39” wide. It should be about a square. Right?

Wrap Arm Slits

If your chosen length for your garment is about 36-39”, then I’d go for an opening that is about 10”-12” wide.   *** Try it out with some some rough hand stitches FIRST, so that you can see if it fits properly ON YOU.  If you have wide shoulders, guess what, you may prefer a somewhat larger opening. 
The opening should be in the middle of the length of the garment, and be about 1/3 of the total length.



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133 comments:

  1. This looks really cool! and i always love things that are easy to make and where i do not need a sewing machine, as i do not have one. So i might try this soon. Just need to find the right material. Thank you for you wonderful inspiration - i just love your blog! Hugs and love from Berlin

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  2. Oh my! I love the drapiness of the tunic look! Is drapiness a word?? That is absolutely the coolest, easiest, most versatile way to use a large piece of fabric, ever! Now, you'd better get busy with those dresses! Can't wait to see them!

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  3. OMG I was all, what the heck is she going to do with that and two holes cut in it, and I cannot believe what you made with it. so want to try it! But knowing my luck I will get all tangled in it but I have to try!

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    1. Hi Sue, you made me laugh :-). Had a bit of getting tangled there myself...
      love
      jutta

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    2. LOL I know right, I went home last night and looked to see if I had anything, of coarse I don't, that means a trip to the fabric store! And I am a follower so I cannot wait to see what else you come up with!

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  4. I love this, it looks so cozy, yet fashionable! Thanks for sharing the different ways to wear it.

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  5. Jutta,
    What a beautiful piece of clothing. I am going to try it and hope the sarong I have to use is big enough. My brain doesn't understand the 1x the width stuff so will have to really concentrate about it but it is so pretty and you look beautiful in it.
    Thanks for sharing it and we are all excited to see Eva wearing her dress.
    Many endearing thoughts to you,
    Kay

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  6. WOW!!!! This looks just wonderful Jutta!!!!

    That's what you get when people find out one can sew, haha. Let me know if you like some extra hands :-)

    ♥♥♥

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  7. welcome to tina´s picstory! i follow back :) may be i can learn something. this one looks so easy, that even i can do it - may be :)

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  8. I have been also procrastinating myself ;-) but sometimes it's necessary :) This is a very elegant piece I like it a lot !

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  9. That's amazing and it looks fabulous on you.

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  10. That is crazy - all the ways you can wear that and they ALL look GOOD. Granted you have a great figure for clothes but still....I wouldn't know how to put some of them on to get the desired look. Fabulous job and that color looks good on you as well.

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  11. WOW. There are NO words. Simply wow. All versions look great but my favorite is the tunic!

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  12. Oh my goodness! You are one creative girl. I am so inspired, and I am your newest follower!

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  13. Wow! Look at all the things you can do with a piece of fabric! You're brilliant! I cant wait to see your daughter's dress! My daughter had a "Hollywood theme" party a couple years ago. We had so much fun!

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  14. That's amazing Jutta! Wow! I also want one. Just brilliant! We should market them...... Suzi

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  15. wow! so creative and yet so simple! I love your creativity!

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  16. ok, I have bought some material and tried my luck.... guess the material was not perfect - not strong enough maybe, and maybe too wide... One big thing to remember (which I did not do) is to buy material, which has the same colour both sides. I might try again, if i find some better material, and hope that it will be more successful. oh, and for those of you who want to try this, on the Bina website are step by step instructions how to drape/wear in the different ways, which are very helpful. ;) Thanks Jutta, i had fun doing this and so had my boyfriend, who had to watch me trying to put the cloth on in different ways...

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  17. it looks great, i love it! greetings alex

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  18. I love the tunic look as well! I have to try this!

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  19. Brilliant - I looooove 'multi-task-items'!

    lg,
    Gerlinde

    (keep going - I love to spy :-D )

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    1. Thank you dear Gerlinde, mach ich gerne :-)
      hugs

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  20. so cool für zu hause! wunderbar!
    herzlichst birgit

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  21. That looks so cool!!! Coming by to visit from Katherine's hop!
    Cheers,
    Char
    http://1epicmom.com

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  22. This is amazing! I gotta try this! Thanks so much for sharing. I found you on Thrifty101 and I'm now following; would appreciate if you could follow back. Tx

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  23. I just bought a sewing machine and was looking for simple ideas. I saw this one cloth 5 ways and saw it was so lovely and drapey.
    Rock on

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    1. this one is so simple, you don't even need a sewing machine... at least if you use fabric that doesn't fray. have fun with your new machine!
      love
      jutta

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    2. The other tutes on this wrap have seams along the lines where the cutouts fall. Would you do that next time for added stability or are you happy with how this no seam approach works? Do the cutouts hold up? Looks gorgeous on you, BTW. Thanks for sharing!

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  24. Wow.. That's so cool.. Love all the different styles.. :)

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  25. This is really cool! It looks gorgeous in poncho and tunic style and you presented it really well! REALLY beautiful and simple. Thank you sooo much for linking this at
    Linky party

    xoxo
    Myric @Petites Passions

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  26. That is amazing!! thanks for sharing

    you look gorgeous in all the pics

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  27. This is a gorgeous project! Especially for someone that is a devout non-sewer like myself. Love your blog and I'm now not only a very happy new linky follower but I've added you to my blogroll so I don't miss a thing C:

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  28. Jutta you are so creative!!!! Thank you for linking to the Thursday Favorite Things Hop. I appreciate your bloggy friendship xo

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  29. That is so cute!!! I love all the ways you can wear it! Amazing!! Thanks so much for sharing at Thursday's Temptation.
    Jill

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  30. Jutta, come on now. You are too fabulous! This just blows my mind!

    Thanks for sharing with us on SOS and hope to see you again next week!

    XO

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  31. This is such a great idea, thanks for sharing!

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  32. This is cool and looks wonderful!

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  33. This is super easy and turns out great! I think i have the perfect retail piece of fabric for this! :)

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  34. you've got great skills! happy birthday to your daughter. saw you at petite passions friday link up and glad i stopped by. xo

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  35. Very clever and trendy! Thanks for sharing this :0) As my bump grows something like this would be PERFECT!

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  36. Love the versatility of this piece! You were featured today on Sew Woodsy as the reader's choice. You had over 35 clicks on your link last week!!!!

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  37. Wow, that is so cool and so simple!
    Großartig!

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  38. How fun! What a great idea. I'd love for you to link it up to Crafty Cousins. http://crafting-cousins.blogspot.com/2012/05/what-i-wore-sunday-week-16.html

    ~Natalie

    Holla! We're your newest followers! :)

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  39. WOW ~ Great versatility! Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday this week. I can't wait to see what you link up next week. Have a wonderful weekend.

    Michelle

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  40. Wow! So clever Jutta! Thank you for sharing the idea. :)

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  41. That tunic is my favourite, and I truly can hardly believe that it is just a single piece of fabric with slits in it. Thanks for sharing at our party this week.

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  42. That's amazing! I'm pinning this for sure! Thank you for sharing at the Weekend Warrior.

    Anna
    www.askannamoseley.com

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  43. Love all the ways to wear it! This is wonderful! I'd love for you to share at my Pinteresting Party if you have a moment.

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  44. What a clever design - it looks great :)

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  45. very creative ~ love the style you have ~ thanks for linking up to Magical Monday Meme ~ namaste, ^_^

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  46. Jutta...this is so creative! You are an amazing lady!

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  47. Love this! You did a great job :). Thanks so much for sharing at Sunday Round Up! thanks so much for sharing at Sunday round Up!
    -Kayla :)

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  48. Would love for you to share this at my linky party!
    http://www.igottatrythat.com/p/blog-hop-linky-colde.html

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  49. I love flexible multi-purpose pieces like this! Gerat job. Thanks for sharing at Etcetorize~

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  50. This is amazing. It's just beautiful. We are so glad to have you join us for our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday". See you again next week!! -The Sisters

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  51. Very nice. Thank you for sharing this at our Handmade Tuesdays party. I think "poncho" style is my favorite!

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  52. That is every womans necessity item...Goes with anything and covers everything!
    haha!
    thanks for sharing at S&S Party!

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  53. Jutta,
    I'm featuring you this week on Creative Thursday. Stop on by and take a peek.

    Michelle

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  54. This is so creative and cute! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)

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  55. Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Natural Mother's “Seasonal Celebration Sunday.” Hope to see you again this Sunday! Rebecca x

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  56. Very clever! Thanks so much for linking up to Bedazzle Me Monday. Hope to see you again next week :)

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  57. Jutta, I love how you demonstrated the versatility of the cloth. The color is beautiful on you and it looks elegant no matter how you wear it!

    Jenn/Rook No. 17

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  58. I have hand-dyed handwoven fabric I'd like to try this with...

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    1. your fabric sounds beautiful! let me know how it turns out.
      love
      jutta

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  59. Can I ask how you wrapped the fabric to wear it as a tunic? I love the look of it! :)

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    1. Hello dear Kate, if you look at the bina brianca website (link in the post) you will find step-by-step instructions on how to wrap the fabric.
      have a lovely day
      jutta

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    2. I love the tunic look as well. On the Bina Brianca site, I don't see a style called "tunic". Is that the blouse style?

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    3. I am wondering the same thing. How did you wrap the tunic?

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  60. I cannot wait to try this!! So wonderful, so simple. I need to get toned and back in shape to wear it with leggings :)

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  61. The Bina Wrap has snaps. I noticed in your tutorial you didn't use any. Does this just limit the number of ways one can wear the wrap? I can't wait to try this for myself! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Hi Sheri, i mainly wear it as a tunic, poncho or cardigan. for these styles it works well without the snaps. the more complicated ones might be easier with them. i am sure you could also just use push buttons that you sew in the corners.
      love
      jutta

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  62. Fantastic! I am just not sure the height of fabric to use, I understand the x3 your hips for width. Can anyone help me out? I would love to make this!

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    1. It should be about 5 times the width of your hips wide and about 3 times the width of your hips high. hope that helps,
      love
      jutta

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  63. I love this! I just ran out and bought fabric and made one, but I just can't seem to get it to look like yours! Can you share a step-by-step for how you made the tunic look? I just can't quite make anything presentable...

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  64. Great blog! Following from Aloha Friday Blog Hop

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  65. This comment is for Brittany. I got an email with your comment but for some reason it doesn't show here. For step-by-step instructions on how to do the various styles follow the bina brianca link in the blog post.
    have a lovely weekend
    Jutta

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  66. Please give us fabric suggestions! I love it! This is perfect for travel. Don't you want to do a you tube on how to drape it?

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    1. A thin-ish jersey like fabric will work best. Something that doesn't need ironing, but not too heavy. The fabric i used is actually too heavy, but i made another one with a light jersey which works great.
      if you follow the bina brianca link in the blog post, you will find videos and step-by-step photos on how to drape it.
      love
      jutta

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  67. Your passion shines through!! What fabric did you use?

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    1. Thanks :-). I used a thin-ish jersey fabric. See answer above you for more on fabric.
      have a lovely day

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  68. Yeah, I used a light jersey and it looks ridiculous. I look like a fucking Bedouin or something. The fabric she uses must be very thin. Now I need to find something else to use $25 of fabric that's already been cut.

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    1. make a no-sew skirt out of it (see under tutorials)

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  69. Tried to make this yesterday and it turned out awful ...can you give the measurements for the arm holes and your total length...ie, how you did it for your body. I'm 5'6 and it was sooo long on me! HELP!

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    1. hi Whitney
      i made it using three times width of my hips for height and 5 times for length. armhole are about 30 cm long. but guess it depends on the fabric. the one i used first (the one on the pics) is too bulky and heavy. i made another one later with a thin fabric which works much better.
      hope that helps
      jutta

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  70. Hi there! Love this and just made it for myself because I LOVED how to wear it all the different ways. However, the first look is my fave. Can't figure out how you wrapped it. Can you help me out?? Thanks muchly! And beautiful work!
    - B.G.

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  71. I love the looks of this!! Gonna get some fabric tomorrow! Can you explain or use pics to show how you wrapped as a tunic? The site doesn't have one for a tunic and I absolutely love that one!!! Thanks so much!
    Vicki

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  72. Hmmm. I tried this with a scrap of linen I had, but I think something wrong. What you're saying is width of 5x your hips is actually the length of the fabric you need, correct? What was the width or I should say hight of the fabric when you bought it? 36in? 42in? My was 54inches wide and I had about 4.5 yards to work with. I look like someone in a burial shroud. It goes to my feet, so I am guessing the width of the fabric was a bit smaller than 54 inches. Granted I am a large woman... but still. Can you please clarify?

    sr

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    1. Take note that she says width of the hips, not circunference ;)

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  73. how big should the slits be? on the bina website it showed her putting it around her head and such, and how much would the snaps cost if i did decide to get them?

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  74. Oh, wow! I think the cardigan is my favorite, but they all look great! -Marci

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  75. agreed! I want to see how to wrap the tunic! The tunic option on her website looks nothing like the one you did. Can you make a video or a step by step of how you wear yours as a tunic?

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  76. How AMAZING would this be for travel?!? Must make one, Thanks!

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  77. I love this! But I definitely second Ashley F's request. The tunic in your pictures looks so much better than the one on the Bina site. Did you wrap it the same way? I'd love a how to wrap tunic video or tutorial of some kind! Thanks again!

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  78. How did you do the first style? I can;t figure it out!
    Thanks!

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  79. I (like Katherine) can't figure out the first style either. I used the directions from Bina but their's has a button closure. can you please post how you did? Thanks!

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  80. I'm commenting as I don't have a blog of my own to post to and wanted to help anyone trying to make this too. (Think I found you via Pinterest FYI)
    I looove that you used one piece of fabric instead of side seams!
    I used 1.5 yds of 60" wide jersey knit (I'm 5'3", size 6ish), put the slits 12" from each side, and made them 12" long. Unfortunately, it looked like the edges/corners of the slits are pulling more than I'd like so I had to reinforce them. I used a very short, fairly wide zigzag stitch on each side of the slit and went down the edge as well, essentially making an *enormous* buttonhole. (I would recommend doing this prior to cutting the fabric, like a good buttonhole, as I cut first asked questions later, I had to use a piece of paper as a tearaway backing to give enough stiffness to that floppy cut edge. Ugh.)
    I added the snaps (small silver ones bc they were what I had - I would've ideally used larger black ones to blend in w the fabric) - I haven't tested it out extensively but I put them on the outside(right side of the fabric) per what it looks like on the Bina site. And I alternated the snaps around the corners, male, female, male, female so the left/right can be connected both w your arms in the slits or w your head in the slits. I'm guessing that's how Bina does it...?
    Good luck!

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  81. I agree! I much prefer your tunic look. So great! Can you please post a video on how you did it? Thanks :)

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  82. Genius Jutta! Can you share how you wrapped the tunic? LOVE the look!!

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  83. Wow, great! Can you please post a video on how you did it? Thanks :)


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  84. Any chance you could show us how you wore this for each look :o) Love it btw!!!

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  85. I went to the fabric store to get some fabric to make this... and the cost of this type of fabric is ALMOST as much as just buying it straight from Bina Brianca... so might just do that.

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  86. love this idea:) have been wanting to wear it as a tunic but have gotten myself all tangled up. How do you make the tunic?

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  87. Hi - this is lovely, and I like your proportions a better than the bina, it's a bit skimpy.
    Just to be sure before I start, your explanation is great but I'm terrible at visualizing (a bit dyslexic).
    It appears that the grain of the fabric is running width-wise/across the garment, so if 5 times my hip width is 1 3/4 yards then I should have a 1 3/4 yard length of fabric and cut the slits across the grain; and the length (sort of top 'collar' to bottom hem when worn as a cardigan) is determined by the width of the fabric. Did I get that right?

    Thanks again for the wonderful post.
    Liz

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  88. I LOVE the look of this. I went today and bought the fabric. It looks like way TOO much. If you or someone could help me w/ the math, I would be so grateful.
    I hate to admit this but here it is....total around hips is 39". So width of waist is 19.5"? Right? 19.5" X 5 = 97.5". Correct so far? To figure out how many yards....97.5" Divided by 36" = 2.70 yards. Is this the amount that I should have bought?

    Can someone help me??
    Gryeyes

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  89. I am going to make this TONIGHT! i'm excited. However, when i try to go to the Bina website links to see the various ways to wear the top, i keep getting redirected to a page my computer sees as a threat and hence blocks.

    Any chance you're willing to post some instructions or videos on the different ways you wore it. I particularly love the poncho and tunic styles.

    THANKS!!!

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    1. Hi Ali
      i just tested it again and it works fine on my computer. Maybe try going in from here: http://www.binabrianca.com/step-by-step-page/tunic/s
      if that doesn't work, send me your email address and i email you the pdf instructions.
      hope that helps
      Jutta

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  91. Like everyone has been asking how did you do your Tunic. I really like that better than the one on the Bina website could you please tell or show us how you did the tunic you wear in the bottom right picture.

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    1. I did it according to the instructions on the Bina Brianca side. The link is in the text.
      Love
      Jutta

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  92. I need instructions on how to wear it. I followed the instructions on making it but now to get it to look like the pictures.

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    1. This is probably because my fabric is much thicker than the one used by Bina Brianca. I did it according to her instructions.

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  93. Can Someone pleae post a tunic video! I would love to try it!

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  94. The Bina Brianca website has step-by-step instructions with pictures on how to make the tunic. This is exactly how I did it

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  95. Has anyone that is overweight made this and does it look good on them? I'm only 5'3" and weigh 160 pounds. I love the look but affraid I'll look like a fat blob in this. I'm willing to make it if I have some confidence that I will look decent in it. Thanks!
    Please answer me on twitter @spaliliana TY.

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  96. where can I find double sided snaps ? Looks like a great project.
    scoutsandcookies@gmail.com

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  97. Your tunic one is so confusing to me even with the step-by-step. They look way different and the step-by-step doesn't even make sense on the website. I have to much a.d.d for that step-by-step to help me lol. Can you please make a video? I would love to make this for my mom for christmas. Please help!:)

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  98. By hip "width" do you mean circumference -- the measurement around the body at the hip, and not the side-to-side (which would be "width" and thus half the circumference)?

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  100. For those of you wanting the size & type of fabric, On the Bina facebook page & her website, she states the fabric is 40" by 75" total. & hers are made from 100% Modal Jersey... With Jersey I would recommend seaming the ends on & leaving the openings (as Bina's are made) instead of just cutting a slit so you don't get that weird stretch at the openings. Just a guess, but I would make each end approx. 12" ea. & use a 5/8 or 1/2" seam allowance, (her seams looks to be 1/2"). Also with using Jersey, sewing a hem would be optional & probably not necessary .. Hope this info helps! :)

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  102. We just made this wrap using your tutorial. For a 5 foot tall extremely petite female, it is still not enough fabric. We would suggest AT LEAST 2 yards maybe a bit more in order for it to create the correct draping effect. We love the tutorial, it just isn't enough fabric.

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    1. Also to note, we bought regular jersey fabric and it is too thick. The Bina Brianca wrap is made of Modal Jersey and is much slinkier.

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  103. By hip width, do you mean the measure from one side to the other, or do you mean like a proper hip measurement all the way around, from one hip around and back to that hip?

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  104. I bought the garment below as a gift for someone after I read this post. I thought it was the same, but it is done slightly different, but yields a similar result. I thought I would share!

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    It is also made from cotton jersey. They made it by cutting the fabric about 58” long. The fabric width was anywhere from 50-54’’ wide. You leave the fabric folded like it comes on the bolt. Then cut the 58’’ length. You essentially have one giant rectangle. The cuts made at the top and bottom become the side seams. So sew them up leaving about a 12 1/2’’ gap for the armhole where the fold is. Finish off the armhole. Then you hem the two long edges if you want. I thought this was an interesting alternative.

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