How to Make Your Own Scarf With Fabric and Scissors
If you have ever cringed at the price of buying a new scarf, you might wonder how difficult it is to make your own. You can make a variety of scarves to go with a favorite outfit or to give as gifts. Choose from the wide selection of fleece available at many fabric stores to create a scarf to fit your style or mood.
Instructions
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Wash and dry the fleece by machine or by hand.
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Iron the fleece after it's dry, if necessary.
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Lay the fleece on your work area. One-quarter yard of fleece will be approximately 9 inches wide and between 45 and 60 inches long.
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Trim the white edges off of the short ends of the fleece.
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Wrap the fleece around your neck to see if it is as long as you want.
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Trim the fleece using the ruler and scissors, if it is too long.
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Cut fringes about 6 inches long into the short ends of the scarf. Space the fringes between 1/2 and 1/4-inch apart.
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Tips & Warnings
To make two identical scarves, use one-half yard of fleece and cut it in half lengthwise before making the fringes.
For additional decoration add beads to your fringes and tie a knot at the end to keep the beads in place.
Fleece will make a warm and cozy scarf, while jersey cotton will make a light, stretchy one.
Do not add beads to a small child's scarf as they could be a choking hazard.
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