The scarves you need to make it:

Skirt and cocoon:
2 Matching Pakistani Scarves (style# PIS1 or PIS2) Just $10 each

Pair with harem pants:
Lurex, striped harem pants $28.95

Dahlal herself is responsible for creating this colorful look anyone in your troupe can make.

DIRECTIONS:

Cocoon Wrap
Lie your first Pakistani scarf lengthwise in front of you on the floor.

Take the lower left corner of the scarf and line it up to the top, center portion of the scarf, forming a triangle. Then, take the lower right corner and do the same thing. (Click here to see diagram in new window.) Be sure to leave an approximately 4"-6" space in the middle between the two ends so that you have enough room for your neck.

Sew, or if you prefer, safety pin, each corner edge to the back of the scarf with a 1" seam.

Put the cocoon on, slipping your arms into each opening. You can attach the open ends to your wrist by taking up a few inches of the fabric and tying it in a small knot around your wrist. For a more finished look, attach the ends to a beaded cuff.

If you'd like a more covered look, sew along the top edge of the triangle, leaving an opening at the end for your hand to fit through.

Matching Skirt
Option 1:
Fold your second Pakistani scarf in half crosswise. Cut the scarf at the fold, creating 2 panels. Sew a casing on each panel by folding over the top edges of the scarf 1-1/4". Then, fold under the raw edges 1/4" and top stitch.

Or, if you can't spare any length on the scarf, use 2" hem tape to create the casing.

Insert elastic, cut several inches smaller than your hip width, and sew the ends together. You now have a panel skirt to match your cocoon wrap!

Since the scarf is rather sheer, we recommend pairing it with matching harem pants. Or, you can use a third scarf to create an overskirt.

Option 2:
Cut your second scarf as in Option 1, but don't sew a casing on it yet. Lay the third scarf in front of you and fold it over crosswise. Measure 21" from the bottom edges. Cut crosswise through both layers. You should now have 2" short panels and a center section. These two panels will create your overskirt. (The remaining piece may be used for sleeves.)

Lie each short panel on top of each long panel, matching raw edges. Baste-stitch together at the top. Then, create the casing as explained in Option 1.

To create the sleeves, fold the remnant lengthwise and cut it in half. Then, fold each piece lengthwise to create a tube. Seam the open edge. Create a casing on the top and the bottom. Insert elastic in both ends so that the sleeves fit securely on your arms. Now you have a pair of sleeves to match your skirt!