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    Home » Sewing

    Learn How to Sew a Scarf

    Last Updated: May 24, 2019 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 1 Comment

    How to sew a scarf- a fun small square scarf tutorial #sewascarf #DIYScarf #sewing #sewingtutorial #sewingpattern

    I hate throwing away large scraps of fabric but 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! 

    How to sew a scarf- a fun small square scarf tutorial #sewascarf #DIYScarf #sewing #sewingtutorial #sewingpattern

    Small Square Scarf Tutorial:

    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?

    Supplies:

    1 yard of fabric

    Scissors or Rotary

    Ruler

    Sewing Machine

    Iron

    DIY Scarf Directions:

    For the necktie to work best, you need a fabric that’s lightweight and has a bit of drape to it.

    Fabrics that would work well for this project are silk, chiffon, voile and rayon challis.

    Begin by cutting your fabric 30 inches by 30 inches.

    How to sew a scarf- a fun small square scarf tutorial #sewascarf #DIYScarf #sewing #sewingtutorial #sewingpattern

    You can double check the length of the scarf before you begin sewing it 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 an idea if you need to shorten it or not.

    How to sew a scarf- a fun small square scarf tutorial #sewascarf #DIYScarf #sewing #sewingtutorial #sewingpattern
    With the wrong side of the fabric facing upwards press a ⅜th-inch seam allowance along all four sides.

    Use an iron with plenty of steam to set the hem. Repeat the process again to
    completely enclose the raw edges of the hem.

    How to sew a scarf- a fun small square scarf tutorial #sewascarf #DIYScarf #sewing #sewingtutorial #sewingpattern
    If your fabric is slinky or harder to work with you can sew a basting stitch ⅜th inch from the raw edge and use this as a guide to help you get an accurate and consistent hem.

    Pin the hem in place and sew along the hem ¼th inch away from the edge of the fabric.

    How to sew a scarf- a fun small square scarf tutorial #sewascarf #DIYScarf #sewing #sewingtutorial #sewingpattern
    When you come to the corner put the needle in 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.

    How to sew a scarf- a fun small square scarf tutorial #sewascarf #DIYScarf #sewing #sewingtutorial #sewingpattern
    How to sew a scarf- a fun small square scarf tutorial #sewascarf #DIYScarf #sewing #sewingtutorial #sewingpattern

    If you enjoyed this tutorial be sure to stop by Sweet Red Poppy for even more fun sewing tutorials.

     

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    How to sew a scarf- a fun small square scarf tutorial #sewascarf #DIYScarf #sewing #sewingtutorial #sewingpattern

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    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    1. Robin K says

      June 03, 2018 at 10:45 pm

      Thanks. I bought light weight fabrics and now finally I know how to properly make a scarf.

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