How to Make an Oblong Scarf

Make a scarf in colors to match every outfit in your wardrobe.

An oblong scarf is cut to provide the wearer with a long fashion accessory without the bulk that can come from square-shaped scarves. Individuals without any previous sewing experience can make a no-sew oblong scarf from a soft, jersey knit fabric or a fleece scarf to keep you warm and stylish all winter long. You can also give your sewing skills a simple workout and make an oblong silk scarf, for a warm weather accessory.

Things You'll Need

• Jersey knit or rayon jersey fabric
• Soft tape measure
• Piece of chalk
• Scissors or rotary cutter
• Fleece fabric
• Silk fabric
• Iron
• Sewing needle
• Thread

Instructions

No-Sew Jersey Knit Rayon Jersey Scarf

1. Lay your jersey knit fabric on your working surface.

2. Use a piece of chalk to draw a 90-inch by 20-inch rectangle. You can modify the measurements to make a shorter or thinner scarf.

3. Cut out the rectangle with a sharp pair of scissors or a rotary cutter.

4. Draw a wavy line across the two short ends of the rectangle.

5. Cut along the wavy lines with the scissors or rotary cutter for decorative scarf ends.

No-Sew Fleece Scarf

1. Lay your fleece fabric on your working surface and draw a rectangle that measures about 7-inches wide by 64-inches long.

2. Cut out the fleece rectangle.

3. Make slits up from each short end to make fringe. Make each slit about 4-inches long and space the slits about 1-inch apart.

4. Make a small 1/2-inch slit in the center of each fringe.

5. Tuck one long slit into the 1/2-inch slit in its center and pull. Repeat with each piece of fringe.

Silk Scarf

1. Lay your silk on the working surface with any patterned side facing downward. Draw a 10-inch by 60-inch rectangle on the silk with a piece of chalk. You can change the measurements to make a larger or smaller scarf.

2. Cut out the silk rectangle.

3. Fold over about 1/8-inch along one long edge onto the wrong side of the fabric. Iron to crease the fold.

4. Fold over another 1/8-inch along the same edge. Iron and sew a straight stitch along the fold to keep it in place.

5. Repeat the folding and sewing steps along the remaining three sides to create smooth, finished edges for the scarf.

References

• "Sew Easy: Scarves"; Linda Lee; 2006
• "Last-Minute Fabric Gifts: 30 Hand-Sew, Machine-Sew, and No-Sew Projects"; Cynthia Treen; 2006