Quick and Easy DIY Scarf Top Inspired by Zendaya

The DIY Designer
by The DIY Designer
4 Materials
$5
5 Minutes
Easy

This scarf top DIY is so stupidly simple with such high impact that you're going to fall in love with it.


It is inspired by Zendaya in this top, which is possibly just a chunky knit scarf with two armholes cut into it.

Zendaya wearing a chunky scarf top

Feeling inspired?

Make your own version with this chunky scarf that Amazon reviewers swear by!

Tools and materials:

  • Large chunky scarf
  • Scissors
  • Dress form
  • Pins
Cutting armholes

1. Cut armholes

If you have a dress form, then that would be best for this project.


Place the scarf on the dress form and proceed to cut out the armhole on either side.


That is all you need to do!

DIY scarf top

2. Ways to style your DIY scarf top

Now, you can style the scarf as a draped vest.

DIY scarf top

With a belt around the waist as a beach cover-up.

DIY scarf top

With one side over your shoulder - that's how she wore it. Fold the scarf down on your other shoulder to expose your shoulder.


Also, add some pins to secure it all in place.

DIY scarf top

You could pull it tight on the top to create a turtleneck.

DIY scarf top

Or leave it loose.

DIY scarf top

You can also wrap it across on both sides.

DIY scarf top

Or wear it back-to-front like this - there are so many options!

DIY scarf top

Scarf top DIY

Finally, if you just hide where the holes are, then you have your regular scarf back!


This DIY is so easy and versatile. There are so many ways that you can style this Zendaya-inspired scarf.


I hope you’ll give it a go for yourself. If you do, leave me a comment down below.


For more styling inspiration, check out Easy DIY Bow Top + Cute Ways To Style It.

Suggested materials:
  • Large chunky scarf
  • Scissors
  • Dress form
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