I hate throwing away large scraps of fabric, but I never know quite what to do with them. Kim from Sweet Red Poppy is sharing a DIY scarf tutorial with you that is the PERFECT project to use up some of your fabric scraps. So bust out that scrap fabric bin and join us as we learn how to sew a scarf!

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Hi, It’s Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy! I’ve been dying to try out the scarf necktie trend, and after making a skirt out of this fabric, I had just enough left over to create a necktie.

This tutorial is incredibly simple, and it yields the most adorable results! Are you ready to learn how to sew a scarf?

Learn How to Sew a Neck Scarf

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Equipment

supplies

1 yard of fabric

Instructions

For the necktie to work best, you need a lightweight fabric with a bit of drape.
Fabrics that would work well for this project are silk, chiffon, voile, and rayon challis.
Begin by cutting your fabric into 30-inch squares.
You can double-check the scarf’s length before you begin sewing by folding it in half into a triangle. Roll the scarf up and then tie it around your neck with a loose double knot. At this point, you can get a sense of whether you need to shorten it.
With the wrong side of the fabric facing upwards, press a 3/8th-inch seam allowance along all four sides.
Use an iron with plenty of steam to set the hem. Repeat the process to
completely enclose the raw edges of the hem.
If your fabric is slinky or hard to work with, you can sew a basting stitch 3/8 inch from the raw edge and use it as a guide to help you get an accurate, consistent hem.
Pin the hem in place, then sew along the hem 1/4 inch from the edge of the fabric.
When you reach the corner, set the needle to the down position, raise the presser foot, and turn the fabric.
Once the entire scarf has been sewn, press it again with a hot iron.
To wear it, fold it in half to create a triangle. Roll up the triangle beginning at the widest part. Tie around your neck using a double knot.
If you enjoyed this tutorial, be sure to stop by Sweet Red Poppy for even more fun sewing tutorials.