How to Cut Fabric to Make a Fleece Shawl

Making a shawl made from fleece is a quick project.

Wearing a jacket is not the only way to keep warm. Many people choose to keep themselves warm with a more old-fashioned yet still stylish shawl. Luckily, making a shawl from a piece of fleece is a simple project that takes just a little time. After choosing a fleece pattern that suits your tastes, you are well on your way to making your own fleece shawl. With just a few cuts in the right places, your shawl will be complete.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 yard of fleece
• Ruler
• Pinking sheers

Instructions

1. Lay the fleece on a flat surface, making sure that it is completely flat. Be sure that the stretch of the fleece runs along the length of the shawl.

2. With a ruler, measure the fabric so that it is 18-by-60 inches.

3. Cut along the measured area with a pair of sharp pinking sheers. Be sure to cut the selvage from the edge of the fleece.

4. Cut six inches into the fleece every 1/2 inch to create fringe.

References

• Mormom Chic; Fabulous Fleece; Sarah Maclean
• Project Linus: No Sew Fleece Blanket