Vintage Scarf Pillow

Last weekend I found this amazing vintage Gucci silk scarf at the flea market. It had been ingeniously sewn into a pillow.



I am so inspired by the way they folded up the corners and sewed in a zipper diagonally. SO great, right?




The colors in the pattern are so incredible in person, and of course I love the drafting tools!


I want to pick up another pretty vintage scarf or two and try to make a pillow in the same way. I did a round up of some pretty scarves on etsy that caught my eye. Check them out here.

(PS Please send happy thoughts my way! Today we're flying to Hawaii with SEVEN kids under the age of six. Heaven help us, and grant our fellow passengers plenty of patience (and good noise-canceling headphones!).
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25 comments:

  1. LaurieDecember 13, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Love the pillow. What a great find. Safe travels - 7 children??? Brave lady.

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  2. Kerry Steele- Design du MondeDecember 13, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Love the pillow. I have 3 vintage Vera scarves that I have been wondering how I will use.

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  3. Christina Marie InteriorsDecember 13, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I've notice some similar pillows made out of silk scarves lately. I think yours is very pretty and I love the drafting tools too! What a nice flea find! Good luck with the flight. I hope its stress free!! You'll be relaxed once in Hawaii!! Have fun :)
    Christina
    www.christinamarieinteriors.com

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  4. Dana FrielingDecember 13, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    You are a brave woman! Blessings over your trip and may your memories be amazing. Soak up some sun for your pasty legged friends!

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  5. GiuliaDecember 13, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Amazingly beautiful. Hawaii will be worth it...good luck!

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  6. domestiCateDecember 13, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Wow. I can't get over that pillow! What an incredible scarf, and you're right...the assembly is genius!
    Have a great trip!

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  7. Liz WillisDecember 13, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Love the detail of the diagonal zipper, as always thanks for sharing Jenny! Safe travels :)

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  8. AlbertinaDecember 13, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Safe travels!!! Take a lot of movies!! I love the pillow!!! Have a wonderful vacation.

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  9. Personal chef paulaDecember 13, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    That pillow is one of the awesomest things I've ever seen:)Have a safe trip and a wonderful time, blessings to you guys!

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  10. Gloria @ A Little PaintDecember 13, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Yes, that is seriously genius they way it was sewn up in the back! My lines could never be that straight, sigh...

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  11. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    What a find! Those colors are so YOU. Good luck with the flight — at least you have something great to look forward to at the end of it!

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  12. Amy @ Lovely NestDecember 13, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    what a great find! I love that diagonal zipper too!

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  13. Meg @ Made InterestingDecember 13, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Wow - that's beautifully detailed. It seems like such a simple construction method.

    Thanks for sharing!

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  14. {d}omestic drama, {d}esign and everyday {d)iscoveriesDecember 13, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    great find!!
    happy and safe travel with the kids!!

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  15. CeriDecember 13, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    I love this idea! One of Kind is always the best choice!

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  16. Elisa @ Crazy, Amazing LifeDecember 13, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    that is simply gorgeous and such an amazing idea! If I was any good t sewing I would definitely give it a try!

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  17. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    genius! I love this pillow.

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  18. The Buzz Blog @ Diane James HomeDecember 13, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    That Gucci pillow is amazing and I love how the zipper is on the diagonal - pure genius! Have a wonderful and safe vacation! Cynthia

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  19. ashleyDecember 13, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    i did this with my scarves too, but left them the original size-30x30! they are big, and make such a great statement. i got the idea from kelly bennsimons house on the RHNYC

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  20. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    What a great idea! Now I want to make a pillow out of a scarf. Why didn't I think of this before? :)

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

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  21. CarrieDecember 13, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Gorgeous pillow!

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  22. Sarah Weaver (A Beautiful Life)December 13, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    love!!!

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    http://www.sarahleeweaver.com/search/label/giveaway

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  23. SamiDecember 13, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I have so many beautiful scarves I inherited from mom in law, that I don´t use. This would be ideal. Enjoy your holiday in Hawaii. Hope the 7 kids let you have a rest!!

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  24. AndreaDecember 13, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Fantastic! Been wanting to do this. Please post a how-to when you do this!
    Enjoy the trip!

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  25. NicoleDecember 13, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Brave, Brave, Brave! Enjoy your travels!!! I love the drafting tools! Neat idea with the zipper!

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