![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwWxrDmc_oGPz_7seL9vwdKU-EADLNTFOD6OzbcS3B8ofk3hSmWOawpw-dbmUeypZzwhvRLAJjHVBRQbPvY8zCv9twiD1TwCBoYSZJxA7AXZgB01YUN6D_-lll9en6X9bWLtCPx_Rl2lRK/s280/circa+headscarf,+folded.jpg) |
Circa patchwork, lined with aqua solid |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9tdq9HgePeLM14CM7KUOcexWnEVwGqLxhTBAev_yEDrUSRg623XroA2bNYjf4VeGAfG_-RfXkle7Zzq2SUW9CfNjdp1WGdwHbdB_VCaMDYiG88D527GYNU13509m15zNn0hbxXaZxdOdR/s280/circa+patchwork+headscarf.jpg) |
Circa patchwork, 20" |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYmvqr-JrMXqR5MZtEXpybs2GhPJp9iuJEgSYmb2LBi1fC7X-e00LuiqNJ3V3b5bCFzLAZNavBPmrm1qSRgVAkgq6rnY_qotRQGjjrgmG1OcVcZFL2uw-4ewKHXduF75R0r8vM0tjI_8gi/s280/alchemy+reversible+head+scarf.jpg) |
Alchemy reversible full scarf |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiElDeCujEjMv5ioYPIGC8fQ-sUnpzERRMLfpawMA2SEOlNr3CtZh3Wo03MZ1bB3FWYqByfMP9pSS9PYO8eSkIUfFCLrk8C9ziC_pU1rgzqs766qR1BsKT2xeRWPAoyw9_t_e1aGt5rEHq9/s280/baby+bouquet+headscarf.jpg) |
Baby Bouquet voile self lined |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe_hBYX2SV341gpP0I8fL7eop6FlBY39svf9BFQbRxYrXpQVIKM1dPIQI3rJCH7-KAkBOvcjV_MGccNGXs785414VwN7nV0vU6U8bSSZ7B_6OSjrNz0xsvQ6G1ls3cHy0pUk9BoNujsR_H/s280/floral+half+square+headscarf.jpg) |
Floral patchwork half scarf |
So, you know that if I was going to lose my hair during chemo I'd have to experiment with cute headscarves! An internet search revealed nothing appealing. I think I like the handkerchief look more than those with the band around the bottom and tails hanging down. Maybe I'll think differently when I have NO hair, but for now I like this look better. Here's what I did. My first scarf in Circa I pieced a 20"square, then lined in a coordinating Kona cotton. I folded it in half, like picture #2 and then tied the ends in the back tucking in the flap that would hang in the back. My son said I looked like that war advertisement with the lady in the headscarf. Retro is good! :) Next, I did a 22" pieced square, cut it in half and lined with a solid, like the last pic. There is less bulk & then I had another half with slightly different fabrics. With the pieced ones, pay attention to the fabrics you put in the middle because those will be on your forehead. I was thinking that voile would be super soft and comfy against my head, but I think voile on both sides is too slippery, so I would do voile lined with cotton on the other side next time. Lastly, I did a 22" square with 2 different prints making it reversible with Alchemy cottons. Love the reversible idea! To sum it all up, it seems like a 22-20" square is great for an adult's head. I sewing the right sides together leaving a hole for turning, clipping the corners before turning. Then I ironed & topstiched around the edge. Super fast, super cute!