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One Yard Four Scarves
by Debbie Henry
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One Yard Four Scarves
by Debbie Henry
‘Tis the season for … scarves! It is a gift that will actually
be used (and enjoyed). We’ll show you just how easy
it is to make four scarves from one yard of fabric.
Depending on how you finish them, they can be worn
throughout the year.
Align the fold along a line on your cutting mat and
trim the right edges, cutting on a perpendicular
line.
Cutting silk crepe de chine has its challenges.
Fold the bottom fold to the top, keeping the right
sides even with each other.
I chose Peony Pink and Red by Mary Jane Sarvis/
artlicensing. Its vibrant colors provide broader
coordination across any wardrobe: blue, purple, black,
red, orange, pink, fuschia, and green. Gorgeous silk
crepe de chine, which has a wonderful, soft drape,
was the fabric of choice.
Carefully pin in place across the piece using fine silk
pins. Otherwise, the layers will shift when cutting.
Cut four pieces 7.5” wide.
Start by squaring up one edge of your fabric, selvages
together.
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You will now have fabric for four 36” scarves.
For the narrow overlock-edged scarf, right, simply
serge a three-thread overlock stitch around the
outside edges. Two down, two to go!
Edged Wrap Scarves
The first two scarves will have decorative serged
edges. One is lined. The other is not. If you don’t have
a serger, you can use a decorative edge stitch on your
sewing or embroidery machine.
Tube Scarves
The lined scarf, left, has a rolled edge. At right, a
single-layer scarf with a narrow overlock finish. The
edging serves mainly as a way to keep the delicate
silk crepe de chine edges from unraveling. As a bonus,
colored threads provide additional embellishment.
Fold one cut scarf piece, right sides together, and
serge along the raw edges to join them. The back of
this fabric is really beautiful too, soft and muted.
Use a coordinating silky fabric for the lined scarf and
carefully pin the two pieces together, wrong sides
together. If you want to wear this scarf with a coat, you
could substitute a piece of flannel or flannel-backed
satin for warmth. Stitch the rolled edge around outside
edges according to your serger’s recommendations.
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By creating a simple tube, these scarves make a
classy addition to collared shirts and cozy sweaters.
Turn the tube right-side-out and lightly press with
the seam in the middle. This will be the under side
of the scarf and will not show when it is worn.
Simply serge the open ends of the tube and it’s
ready to wear!
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Because the back of the fabric was so lovely, I
decided to make the second scarf the same way
as this one, using the back as the “right side” of the
fabric.
One bright, one pastel!
Tips:
• To make longer scarves, use two pieces of silk
crepe de chine or order a yard and a half of
material.
• Tie off serged threads, trim, and apply fray check
to keep they from unraveling.
• Stitch slowly to prevent ruffling and snagging of
the delicate fabric.
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