Scarf Styles: Throughout history, scarves have been made from a variety of fabrics - from heavy wool knits to fine silk weaves, patterned or plain - each style appropriate to its setting or the fashion of the period. Today, fashion scarves are commonly made from silk, rayon or acetate, which offer a light weight, fluid movement, strength, and a shimmering finish. Other common fabrics for scarves are cotton and wool, which make for a slightly heavier scarf, with structure and often textured finishes. Scarves come in many sizes and shapes, and many are designed for specific uses. There are bandanas and kerchiefs which are smaller in size (usually 14-16 inches [35-40 cm] on a side), to large shawl-like scarves (which can be up to 48 inches [120 cm] on a side). There are square scarves, rectangular (or oblong) scarves, and triangular scarves. Some scarves have hemmed edges, fringed edges, and fused edges. They can be batik dyed, tie-dyed, silk-screened, have woven patterns, or solid
Scarf Style Needed: Rectangular (oblong) Scarf (120 cm long) 1. Fold your rectangular scarf twice lengthwise to form an "S" fold. 2. Drape the folded scarf over one shoulder so that the end hangs approximately one foot down the back. 3. Pin the scarf into place at the shoulder. 4. Drape the scarf around the neck in front and over the opposite shoulder so that the unpinned end hangs down the back as well. Tying the Scarf: Fold your rectangular scarf twice to form an "S" fold and lay the folded scarf over one shoulder so that one end of the scarf hangs down the back for about 1 foot. Fasten the scarf in place using the jewelry pin of your choosing. The pin should be placed between the breast and shoulder, but closer to the shoulder. Drape the remaining length of the scarf loosely around the front of the chest and over the opposite shoulder.