How scarves are made...?

A scarf is basically a square, rectangular, or triangular piece of cloth that is embellished with innovative designs and bright colors. The first step in the manufacture of scarves is the choice of the fabric; silk, cotton, or wool. Cotton is preferred for its softness and easy maintenance. Wool is used in cases where the scarf is required to provide warmth in cold weathers. Woolen scarves are usually called mufflers and are worn around the neck. By far, the most popular material for scarves is silk. Belisi scarves are made of high quality silk and are created for both beauty and durability. Silk is a fabric regarded for generations as a representation of sophistication. Another reason why manufacturers tend to produce scarves from a wide array of materials is that customer choices vary depending on personal tastes and also on the fabric trends of the other clothing items in their closets.

The making of a scarf is truly an art. After the material is chosen, the adequate amount of cloth is cut taking into consideration the intended size of the scarf. Large squares scarves have lengths more than around 30 inches. Medium-sized scarves are approximately 24 to 29 inches long, while smaller squares are less around 18 to 24 inches long or smaller. Medium and large scarves are the ones that are the most preferred as they can be used as shawls or stoles. These relatively larger scarves can even double up as cravats or bandanas when tied around the neck. Large scarves can double up as halter blouses.

As for oblong or rectangular scarves, the various sizes range from around 10 to 55 inches. Now, after the scarf’s size is decided, the raw material is cut into a rectangular, square, or triangular piece slightly larger than the final dimensions of the scarf. The extra fabric is cut to compensate for the border or edging for the scarf. The amount of fabric required for the border depends on whether it is a fringed edge or a finished edge. A fringed edge requires at least 3 to 4 inches of extra material along the edge. In the case of the fringed edge silk scarf, the seam needs to be rendered around 3 inches from the scarf’s edge. The edge beyond the seam can then be used to create the fringe. A finished edge, on the other hand, needs just around 2 inches of extra material along the periphery. This edge is normally tightly rolled and firmly stitched into place. Sometimes the edge is topstitched approximately 1/8 inch away from the edge.

In the edging, scarf manufacturers such as Belisi Fashions often emphasize on precision. A good test for the correct angular orientation of the silk head scarf or any other scarf is folding the scarf into half from any direction. The edges should perfectly overlap. Designer silk scarves are especially made with the customer’s tastes in mind. All scarves made across the world, whether they are long silk scarves or hip scarves are made in the same way, the bottom-line being quality.