(This post is part of my Frosty Festivities 2014 Blog Event – see the beginning HERE!)
Here’s a sewing project to keep you warm this winter…
Do you remember my Winter Woollies Recycling Post about cutting up a jumper-dress, from FF2012? And then my Woolly Winter Wreath Post from FF2013, using up the same material?
I wanted to see if I could get another project out of the material I had left:
Here’s how to put the scarf together…
Step 1: Cut a piece of stretch-woollen fabric to approx 19 x 24″. Mine has a curve in it because I followed the dress shape – I cut either side of the existing seams so I didn’t have to worry about the material unravelling:
If you don’t have existing seam like this you’ll need to finish your edges with a zig-zag stitch, or a fray-stop glue.
Step 2: Fold the material in half along the long centre line, with the right-sides facing each other. Pin together so the seams meet along the top, and sew them together:
Step 3: Turn it the right way out again. Pin the short ends together and sew a zig-zag stitch along them to stop the material fraying. This gave my scarf a ruffled edge:
It looked quite pretty, so if my material had been long enough I could have left it like that. Unfortunately it was only 9 x 23″, which doesn’t make a very long scarf:
Step 4: To elongate your scarf, cut four 12 x 12″ squares of material, two each of contrasting colours:
Step 5: Sew a zig-zag stitch all around the outside borders of these, to stop it fraying (or use a fray-stop glue):
Step 6: Sew the floral squares 6″ down on the geometric squares, so the floral bit is at the back of the geometric bit:
Step 7: Sew a loose running stitch along the top edge of the geometric material, and gather it, so the top edge of this is the same length as the end of the woollen scarf piece:
Step 8: Sew the geometric pieces to both ends of the woollen piece. Then your scarf is finished:
Wear it on winter days!
Be Inspired:
Use contrasting patterns next to each other (eg geometric and floral)
Ruffle something up
Make a project longer, eg create a double-page layout or make a card taller with an add-on piece
Do you have a selection of long scarves to keep you warm in the winter?
I’ll see you again in 60 minutes!
Jennifer x
I just love the stuff you come up with Jennifer!!!!!!!!! You are always thinking outside the box!!! Only thing is I have enough scarves at the moment!!
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I always wear a scarf on Sunday mornings – couldn’t do without one. This is a great idea x
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You dabble in pretty much everything, don’t you?!! I don’t wear scarves, but this is a fun idea. My takeaway might be combining plaids and florals on a card. Thanks for the idea!!!
❤ J
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I really should use my sewing machine for more than just scrapbooking! 😀
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your upcycling/recycling is fab! I don’t sew but enjoy seeing what you have been up to
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What a great idea! Don’t think I’ll be having a go at this one though as I really don’t like sewing!
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You are so very clever. I must give this a try. Thank you for all you have shared in this series.
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Already have a page in mind! Thx for the inspiration.
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Oh my gosh I do have a selection… I need warmth around my next (same goes for polar neck jumpers!) Love my scarves! What a great idea with your tutorial – love that you are recycling especially if you have a worn out much loved garment! Love this!
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such a cool idea! one can never have too many scarves right?
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Great use for an old woolie.
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Fun idea. Doesn’t get cold enough out here to wear scarves.
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Fun. I have a mustard coloured scarf that is about 8 feet long – it’s so cosy and snug
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Great use for scraps.
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A great idea. Have a couple of winter scarves but hardly ever use them.
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