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.
Trisha says
November 16, 2010 at 7:01 amI love it! What a simple idea that looks super expensive. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Elizabeth @ Don't Call Me Betsy says
November 16, 2010 at 7:08 amSuper 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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Julie Garmon says
November 16, 2010 at 8:36 amLooks so comfy I might just start carrying one around like a child with her blanket.
Eileen says
November 16, 2010 at 10:24 amAs 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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Steph says
November 16, 2010 at 10:31 amI love it! Need to run to the fabric store and see what I can find.
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jodi says
November 16, 2010 at 10:53 amThis scarf is adorable.
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Pinky says
November 16, 2010 at 11:56 amRobin, 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
Pinky says
November 16, 2010 at 11:57 amwool jacket:):)
Kera U says
November 16, 2010 at 12:37 pmLOVE this scarf! I usually don’t wear scarfs, but I am loving them this season. I am definitely going to try this!
Anita J. says
November 16, 2010 at 1:28 pmIs 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.
Susan says
November 16, 2010 at 5:45 pmLooks Great! I love the jersey knit…and that fabulous color 🙂
rose says
November 17, 2010 at 1:29 pmlove it. i just wish i could sew. rose
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Ann says
November 18, 2010 at 12:49 amI 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!
Ellie says
November 18, 2010 at 8:58 amI 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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Robin says
November 18, 2010 at 9:16 amEllie…you can do it!! I promise this is doable! xoxo
Lisa says
November 18, 2010 at 9:34 amThis is really pretty! I love the colors you chose!
sherry says
November 18, 2010 at 10:44 amBeautiful 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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April says
November 18, 2010 at 11:08 amSo pretty!
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Van says
November 18, 2010 at 2:40 pmBeautiful scarf! Please lend me your sewing skills so I can make that effortlessly 🙂
Your blog is beautiful. I must follow for more inspiration!
Quiltstory says
November 18, 2010 at 6:47 pmSo 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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Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says
November 18, 2010 at 11:20 pmVery cute, it does look soft and cozy.
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kayellen says
November 20, 2010 at 12:15 ampretty Scarf!!
Have a blessed weekend:)
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gitz says
November 22, 2010 at 6:17 pmOh, I think a jersey scarf is so smart!!! Regular ones are just too bulky and hot for us hot chicks 🙂
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Heidi Meyer says
December 8, 2010 at 10:00 pmI {heart} the ruffley scarf!! I am all about the cozy. Thanks for sharing! Blessings ~ Heidi
Martha says
January 11, 2011 at 5:41 pmCan you tell me where you got the fabric. It would be a perfect birthday gift for my friend who loves gray.
Robin says
January 11, 2011 at 5:49 pmHi 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
Teri says
May 4, 2011 at 2:14 amRobin, 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!
Beckie says
September 28, 2012 at 7:11 amCute, Easy and Beautiful Scarf! Love.
Janet says
February 3, 2013 at 2:35 pmDo you fold the ruffle piece in half before pinning it on long piece so that there are no rough edges? Or do you not worry about the edges?
Robin says
February 3, 2013 at 11:11 pmJanet, with this jersey type material, I didn’t worry at all about the edges! Good luck xo
Robin says
February 3, 2013 at 11:13 pmJanet…I’m sorry, I thought I was replying to a comment on a tee shirt! Still though the answer is the same, you don’t need to worry at all about the edges on the scarf with this kind of material! xo