This is the project I asked my Snapchat followers about — the egg patterned scarf I couldn’t find anywhere, so I made my own. I wanted a patterned scarf for Christmas and, after searching with no luck, I decided to design one myself. I asked whether people preferred painted designs or iron-on methods, and paint won by a landslide. Since I already had an iron-on idea in mind, I went with paint and loved the result.
Pashmina-style scarves are easy to find — from street vendors to mall kiosks — and you can also order a solid color scarf online if that’s easiest. This project is quick enough to finish in time for a holiday gift. Below are step-by-step instructions and a list of supplies so you can recreate this playful egg-patterned scarf.
DIY Egg Patterned Scarf
Total Time: 2 Hours
Supplies
Solid color scarf
Freezer paper
Scissors
Iron
Fabric paint in white and yellow (use fabric-specific paint)
Paint brushes
Optional: faux fur pom poms and hand needle and thread for attaching them
Directions
1. Cut approximately 20 egg shapes from freezer paper. I freehanded mine so each egg is slightly different, but you can create a template and trace it repeatedly if you prefer uniform shapes.
2. Lay the scarf on a flat surface with an old towel or cloth underneath to protect the surface. Place the freezer paper stencils glossy side down and iron each one briefly to bond it to the fabric. Work in sections if your surface is small, and be careful not to iron over painted areas if you’re adding stencils later.
3. Fill each stencil with white fabric paint. Depending on your paint and scarf material, you may need two thin coats for opaque coverage. Allow paint to dry slightly between coats.
4. Carefully peel off the freezer paper stencils once the white paint is dry to the touch. Allow the white shapes to dry fully before adding color.
5. Paint a yellow circle or decorative center on each white egg shape. Let the yellow paint dry completely.
6. If you like, attach faux fur pom poms to each end of the scarf. Sew them on with a needle and thread or tie them on if the scarf construction allows. I used three pom poms on each end for a playful finish.
Photos by Jeff Mindell
My mom surprised me with a yellow coat that matched perfectly for this shoot — great timing and perfect styling. A thoughtful gift that arrived the day before our photoshoot made the look come together.
p.s. I also love simple DIY projects like these — small handmade touches are a fun way to personalize gifts and accessories.