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Lightweight Spring Infinity Scarf Tutorial. Have you seen the “infinity scarves” popping up in all the stores? Basically is just a round tube of fabric that you can loop around several times to add an instant pop of color to any outfit. I think these are great for the woman on the go because it stays in place really well. Whenever I try to wear a regular scarf, it never ends up looking as nice as it did in the morning, but this one will look great all day long. This project was very easy and only took about 20 minutes. I recently walked into my local Joann’s and was instantly drawn vintage-inspired floral fabric. You can use any light-weight fabric for the infinity scarf, but I love the drape of the voile. Supplies: Lightweight cotton fabric (2 yards…..though you will have lots leftover) Scissors Sewing machine Thread Hand sewing needle Iron and ironing board Directions: Cut two pieces of fabric 12″ X 60″.

Now you have two long pieces of fabric. In the next step, you are going to want to sew the short ends together. How to Make an Artful Scarf from Scraps. April 30th, 2009 Email 97 users recommend Kayte Terry After dissolving the stabilizer, you are left with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind scarf. Choose ribbons that are similar in shades, or you can try complementary shades, too!

Photo: Kayte Terry A couple of days ago, a friend was wearing a beautiful scarf that she had gotten from a museum shop. For this project, you can use any fabric scrap or ribbons, lace, or doilies. What you'll need: One 18-inch x 60-inch piece of water-soluble stabilizerScraps of ribbons and/or fabricsIronFabric scissorsSewing machine and thread in desired colors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Fp_midwinter-reds-scarf. Easy Sewing Project: Spring Infinity Scarf. I don’t know about where you live, but in my neck of the woods spring is upon us! I love that it’s warming up and we can head outside. As the temperature goes up, I no longer need my thick, warm winter scarves. But that doesn’t mean I can’t use some lightweight, airy ones instead. I love wearing a scarf as an accessory, so I made myself a spring infinity scarf! 7K+ This was such an fast and easy sew!!! Only 1 seam!!! I started out with 2 yards of this jersey knit fabric I had stashed in my closet.

I cut the fabric in half lengthwise, so now I had two pieces measuring 22.5” x 72” each. (Note: 2 yards will make enough for 2 scarves so make one for yourself and give one to a friend!) The great thing about knit fabric is it doesn’t fray, so you don’t need to hem it. You could be done right now and have two scarfs ready to wear to your heart’s desire. However, I wanted an infinity scarf so I need to sew my ends together (the 22.5” sides). Using a 1/4” seam, stitch along pinned edge. That’s it! Put Up Your Dukes: braided scarf tutorial. I have a tutorial that is forty thrillionty times easier and better than my previous (ahem, first ever...give me some grace!) Tutorial. It is accessible to infinitely more people (you dont have to have a baby, OR a dress to start out with).

And it is really simple. there are only 4 lines of stitching total. Oh, did I mention it's mega cute and chic also? 5 weeks ago I saw this scarf on pinterest. it was pinned by a VERY popular pinner that I follow under her DIY board. I knew I had to make one for myself. but when I followed this "DIY" link, it actually led to a german store where the scarf was 35 Euros ($60 shipped!). No DIY tutorial = no thanks and bum out! LOVE these colors. must make a yellow and gray one for me. source The more I thought about it, the more I wanted this, and wanted it CHEAP.

Then I got busy. the hardest part was figuring out the knot/braid, but Jesse jumped down and took charge like a freaking Eagle Scout. The other (now massively popular and pinned, woe is me!) 2. 2.