Another week closer to Thanksgiving and the official beginning of the Christmas season. If you’ve planned on making some gifts this is the week to start!( I have more handmade gift ideas under the pull-down menu: All Things Gifts to Make!)
I saw an adorable ruffled scarf on Living With Punks. So I tried one!
I’m all about living cozy right now…and scarves are cozy, so…here’s my take on this cute gift idea!
Here’s what ya need!
* Jersey knit fabric(I love the soft scrumptious feel of jersey knit)
~Mine was 45″ wide~
~Cut two pieces 6″ wide & 55″ long. (This is really up to you! I got 1 1/2 yds of fabric and had plenty left over for another scarf. If your fabric is 60″ like the one on Living with Punks you can buy 1/2 yd of fabric!)
~Cut four 1 1/2″ strips of fabric for the ruffles.
* Matching thread
*Sew 2 of the 1 1/2 ” strips together. *Using a basting stitch, sew 1/4″ from the edge of the strip. *Repeat with remaining 2 fabric strips.
*Lay out 1 of the wide pieces of fabric, right-side up, lay one of your narrow strips right-side down along edge. Gently pull top thread to make fabric strip fit…you’re making your ruffle. Pull and adjust until the ruffle looks the same all the way down. *Pin the ruffle.
* Sew on the ruffle (right-sides together).
*Repeat steps with the other side of the wide piece of fabric.
*lay out your piece with the ruffle and place the other wide fabric piece right-side down on top of it…
*Pin the pieces together and sew around 3 edges, leaving one of the 6″ edges open…
*Using the open 6″ side, turn your scarf right-side-out.
*Iron, making certain to turn under 1/4″ on open side to prepare for sewing the opening shut!
*Sew the opening shut…you can machine sew or use a blind stitch.
ps….don’t forgot to drop in on Wednesdays between now and January and link up your Thanksgiving-Christmas or New Years inspiration on my All Things Merry & Brite Blog Party! xo
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I love it! What a simple idea that looks super expensive. Thanks for sharing
Super pretty! Garment sewing is so not my forte, so I always admire those who know how to sew with apparel fabric. Definitely a beautiful scarf. Happy Fabric Tuesday to you!
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Looks so comfy I might just start carrying one around like a child with her blanket.
As I usually, knit or crochet my scarves, this one would make a nice gift too and be something different. Yours turned out great, Robin! So pretty! Thanks for sharing the idea. :0)
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I love it! Need to run to the fabric store and see what I can find.
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This scarf is adorable.
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Robin, I am TOTALLY serious when I ask you this: I would be HAPPY to pay you to make me one of these!!!!!!!!!! I have been LOOKING for a gray scarf that is SOFT to wear under a woll jacket I have. This would be PERFECT!!!! Please e-mail me and give me a price and IF you would want to make one to sell!!!!!!!! THanks so much!!!!!!!! XOXO
wool jacket:):)
LOVE this scarf! I usually don’t wear scarfs, but I am loving them this season. I am definitely going to try this!
Is there a “teach me to sew” pulldown? You actually made that understandable! Not an easy thing. Very pretty. I have a question. How do you cut a straight line.
That looks like a joke. It isn’t.
Looks Great! I love the jersey knit…and that fabulous color
love it. i just wish i could sew. rose
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I just got the computer fixed in time for all your great ideas! Thank you, once again for the inspiration and your Happy Birthday wishes! You are the best!
I bought a sewing machine two weeks ago (three?), and life and fear have kept it in its box. That and the fact that I’m 50 and haven’t sewn successfully since I was about eight.
This scarf is something I wish to be able to sew someday…
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Ellie…you can do it!! I promise this is doable! xoxo
This is really pretty! I love the colors you chose!
Beautiful scarf!!! You are quite the seamstress. I use to make quilts, but now being a florist time is limited. Thanks for sharing your lovily. ~~Sherry~~
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So pretty!
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Beautiful scarf! Please lend me your sewing skills so I can make that effortlessly
Your blog is beautiful. I must follow for more inspiration!
So cute!! Love it and thanks for the tutorial, such a great idea. Thanks for linking up to Fabric Tuesday! See you next week
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Very cute, it does look soft and cozy.
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pretty Scarf!!
Have a blessed weekend:)
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Oh, I think a jersey scarf is so smart!!! Regular ones are just too bulky and hot for us hot chicks
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I {heart} the ruffley scarf!! I am all about the cozy. Thanks for sharing! Blessings ~ Heidi
Can you tell me where you got the fabric. It would be a perfect birthday gift for my friend who loves gray.
Hi Martha~ I got the fabric at JoAnns! I emailed you thinking you werre asking about the Live Cozy Pajama Scarf…I got that fleece at JoAnn’s! Also this fabric was there! xo
Robin, your work is amazing thank you so much for sharing, I am so jazzed about making the gray T-shirt and this lovely scarf. Thank you!