I've seen a really cute top made of a scarf that requires no sewing.
You can use a chain, or a wire circle choker style necklace (I hope you know the type of necklace I'm describing) tuck a corner over the necklace part and pin in back, then just tie the two corners behind your back. It makes a really cool halter style top.
I love those dresses, however my "to sew" pile is so big already, sigh