After I posted last week's inaugural video Foulard 101 tutorial, I received several requests for options for silk squares. Your wish is my command! Both of these are ties I've featured before in "finished product" photos and that I frequently use with my large silk squares.
I've shown two versions of the basic fold, as sometimes a portion of the scarf pattern that I particularly like will be shown to better advantage with one or the other. Hermès scarves especially often have so much going on within the pattern that you can get an entirely different look from the same scarf just by folding it slightly differently. Twisting reduces the volume of the fabric, and lends a bit of "oh, this old thing?" insouciance to the look. (We love our silk carrés, but want to avoid looking too serious and da-dame.)
We'll do lots more with our silk squares, so if these ties don't appeal, stay tuned for future leçons!
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Great instructions. Beautiful scarves.
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done! Informative and entertaining :-) Love your blog.
ReplyDeleteThese are great. And your new hairstyle + color fits you so well : )
ReplyDeleteYea!!! I love it.
ReplyDeleteHeaven forbid, da-dame. Never in your hands.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, love the insouciant "this old thing" -- too funny.
Tres bien! Love your smile :-)
ReplyDeleteI have never done these ties...bravo...and the Oscar goes to....
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
Deja, I love your little videos!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of Hermes scarves, yesterday I had to give one class a talking-to, so wore my fabulous Hermes tied around my neck to give myself "authority" and panache. It worked.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for both your videos. I have a huge a collection of square scarves and CAN NOW USE THEM.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I'm going to try that second style with my Hermes scarves.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the trouble to make these videos. They are really well done.
LOVE these video tutorials! Let's say I just "don't have the knack" on my own, no matter how much time I spend in France . . .
ReplyDeleteFantastic!! You have given me hope. It is so fun to see you in action. Love it. Merci!
ReplyDeleteCute video....I am a big scarf fan so wear mine like this lots....Happy weekend, xv.
ReplyDeleteOoh! Love these... I've got a big (36") silk square with a David Hockney painting on it, and a large black border. With one of these ties, people might actually be able to see the non-black part of it. Will put up a result photo once I've mastered it.
ReplyDeleteBisoux,
Rubi
Thanks for another great video tutorial. You have a lovely smile!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Thank you for these very clear and fun tutorials.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, I'm visiting from Tish's blog.
ReplyDeleteMerci beaucoup for another lesson in how to properly tie scarves. They are so helpful, plus your scarves are beautiful. I am so looking forward to more lessons.
A bientot,
Sam
I love these videos - so whimsical!
ReplyDeleteLoved it...and loved the little (finis!)nod you gave at the end! Let's do some large wraps next!!I'll chime in and say that I love the new hair color as well - rich and warm!
ReplyDeleteWonderful videos. Thank you for doing them - I've learned a new way to tie my squares.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant, as usual!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for your very sweet comments! I'm so glad these tutorials are helpful. I'll keep going until I run out of ties or you all get tired of seeing my mug on your monitor.
ReplyDeletePearl - oh yes, the right scarf can lend just the right air of authority!
Mean Mama - I didn't have the knack either when I first started wearing scarves! I just kept experimenting and practicing and found a few ties that worked well for me. You'll get there, just keep at it.
Rubi - oh those big thick borders can really be a challenge! I'll be interested to see how this works for you.
itztru - I'll add large wraps to the list.
Thank-you! Finally someone has shown me what to do with my vintage scarf collection! Fantastic video, so informative. LOVE!
ReplyDeleteI suspect these will be going crazily viral on YouTube . . . such fun!
ReplyDeletethank you! soo, the secret is in les twists i gather.
ReplyDeleteConfess: you bribe your scarves to stay twisted, don't you? Whenever I try something like that mine ooze out over the day, grrrr.
ReplyDeleteWell, I will give it another go using your exact instructions. Thanks much!
ps LOVE the new hair color on you...very lovely/flattering contrast between skin and hair.
pss I think using the royal we is waaaay too "da-dame" for you...please stay true to your delightful roots (and your spritely videos!)
I loved the scarf ties done to the sound of Barbara. Perfect! Please make a DVD that I can give my scarf challenged friends.
ReplyDeleteYou are a video star!
ReplyDeleteVery nice video for those of us perplexed by the French "scarf thing". Now we can do it!
ReplyDeleteJust watched 101 tutorials parts I & this one because:
ReplyDelete1) I have dozens of scarves collected over many years.
2) I know about 3 ways to tie
Now I know 6. :)