I recently acquired several mysterious scarves labeled Hollywood Hed-Topper - Arlis Mfg. Co. Los Angeles. Basically each scarf is a large square with a lined band that extends beyond the square and has a clear ring on one end, snaps on the other. Wrapping it around one’s head and snapping the band together made sense to me, but I just knew there was more to this. Today I stumbled upon the instructions—what a coup for the manufacturers to have Jayne Mansfield show off their creation!
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| From hakes.com, where a scarf with its original packaging was auctioned |
So I tried some stunts of my own and I am in love with this scarf! Thank goodness I have two more (navy with white polka dots and burgundy) to ease the pain of letting this one go!
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| The Hollywood Hed-Topper (also good as a neck-ringer!) available in my Etsy shop |
Etsy crafters take note...this design would be fun to make and stock in your store, would it not?
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That is a totally awesome scarf, right down to the print of the fabric. It would make a wonderful item to make and sell on Etsy. I love polka dots, your other 'keepers' sound like a dream.
This is probably the best of the scarves because of the great print. I can really see crafting something similar in fabrics to coordinate with vintage and modern outfits.
The others are pretty dreamy alright...thanks Victoria!
What a lovely find!!! You are really lucky to be able to find the instructions! I found one quite close to this one some years ago but never know how to correctly use it...
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What cool finds--both the scarves and the instructions! The turban look is particularly adorable on you.
Thanks Karen, I love the turban style too, as well as what the instructions call the buccaneer.
Now you know how to wear it, right Laurence? :)
I adore this! I'm so glad that you were able to locate the instruction.
Oooh! Now I want one- I agree that this is something that Etsy sewers should consider making.
If I can get my act together, it will be me crafting these! ;)
Yah! I look forward to what you can create.
What a beautiful scarf! I've been dying to find one to use as a turban. I love that you can use this one so many different ways.
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