How to Make a Fleece Poncho

Make a fleece poncho in a snap. Fleece is great to work with because it does not fray. This is a super easy no-sew project that can be made for just a few dollars. Little girls and grown girls alike will look fashionable and love these snugly warm ponchos.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Fleece
• Craft scissors
• Bowl
• Measuring tape
• Disappearing ink pen

1. Purchase fleece material from a sewing or craft store. Purchase 3/4 yard of fleece for toddlers and a yard of fleece for bigger girls. This amount of material will make 2 ponchos.

2. Lay the fleece flat, and cut it in half. Cut each half into a square shape. Toddlers will need a square that is roughly 27 inches by 27 inches, and bigger girls will need a square approximately 30 inches by 30 inches.

3. Fold one square of fleece in half diagonally. Match all corners and edges, making sure that the fold is even.

4. Use a measuring tape to find the middle of the folded edge of the fleece. Mark the middle and then mark about 3 inches from the center on either side of the middle mark.

5. Cut a semi-circle on the folded edge between the markings on either side of the middle. Use a bowl for a pattern to make the semi-circle even.

6. Open the poncho up and lay it flat. Make 1 1/2 inch cuts every inch all the way around the edges of the poncho.

7. Tie a knot in each piece of fringe. Add extra flair to the poncho by slipping a large bead on each piece of fringe and then tying a knot.

Tips & Warnings

• Make two ponchos from one cut of material. After cutting the yard in half, square both pieces and use them both.
• Purchase fleece at the end of winter for the best prices.
• Purchase fleece at the beginning of the fall season for the best selection of fleece.
• Carefully measure before cutting.