How to Make a Sari Out of Fabric

1). Add embroidery, beads or sequins to the sari border. If a border is already present on the fabric, add beads or embroider over some of the designs for added effect. If no border exists, sew a purchased border onto the fabric or embroider your own designs. Beads and jewel stones can be incorporated for a party wear look.
2). Embellish an approximately 3 foot section of the right end of the fabric. This will be the pallu, or scarf portion that drapes over your shoulder. The end should match the border and expand upon the concepts included in the border. For example, if the border has flowers and small peacocks, the pallu should have large peacocks and flowers along with other elements, such as the birds forming a heart.
3). Stitch a ribbon border across the top of the sari. This will keep any decorative border from scratching you as you tuck the waist in while draping the sari. The ribbon can be stitched to add length to the sari if you need extra height, or with the top edges together to shorten the sari. The ribbon should not be more than 2 inches wide.
4). Pair the sari with any tank top, tube top, bra top or form fitting top that you have. They do not have to match, but should complement each other. The top can be embellished with leftover border and beads from the sari bottom to make the set.