26 August 2013

DIY: Circle Scarf




Happy Monday! I'm back with another diy and this week it's the circle scarf. This is a pretty easy tutorial you just have to make sure you have the right size fabric. I used a wild/safari looking print fabric that I was given for free when I attended the sewing conference last month. The fabric was about 2 1/2 yards and I cut off half a yard because I wanted my scarf to be 2 yards long. Here are the steps.

Supplies:
1 - 2 yards of lightweight knit fabric (the longer the fabric, the more you can do with it)
pins
scissors
sewing machine


Fold the fabric in half lengthwise right sides facing each other. Make sure the selvage edges are together and pin.
Sew a zig zag stitch about 1/2 inch away from the edge
You should now have a tube. Iron the seams flat. Turn the fabric inside out.
You can stop here if you want. Because most knits do not fray, you can wear your scarf as is.
Bring the bottom right side of the fabric to the top right side of the fabric. You should now have a half tube.
Sew the fabric together around the raw edges with a 1/2 inch seam allowance. Leave  about an inch opening.
Pull the scarf through the opening to the right side of the fabric.
Hand stitch the opening closed using a slip stitch.




You can also check out a quick video tutorial by DIYRaven to get a better idea. There is also a cool diagram from American Apparel showing 10 ways you can wear a circle scarf.

Source







H&M tank | Old Navy men's jeans | Madewell sandals

36 comments:

  1. Mo8/26/2013 1:08 AM

    Love it! Thanks so much for the instructions, I'm going to have to make a few of these before the weather gets chilly :)


    xx
    Style Vancity

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  2. Mo8/26/2013 3:11 AM

    Great scarf, I really like the material!

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  3. Mo8/26/2013 6:14 AM

    No problem! Would love to see how yours turned out. :-)

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  4. Mo8/26/2013 6:16 AM

    Thanks Inge. I'm not quite sure what it is only that it's stretchy. :-)

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  5. Mo8/26/2013 6:39 AM

    This came out so cute! I love the print on it!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Target Giveaway!

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  6. Mo8/26/2013 6:42 AM

    Great DIY - you look fabulous and thanks for sharing with Visible Monday!

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  7. Mo8/26/2013 8:40 AM

    Thank you. I wasn't sure what to make with this print and I think the scarf was a good idea.

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  8. Mo8/26/2013 9:51 AM

    Love this DIY. I need this in my life!!!

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  9. Mo8/26/2013 10:32 AM

    I need to DIY a scarf because to be honest, I love wearing scarves all of the time during fall and winter. I love how its animal print too :)

    -Vogue&Heels

    www.vogueandheels.com

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  10. Mo8/26/2013 2:01 PM

    Great job on the scarf! I love the animal print.
    Lauren
    styleofonesown.com

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  11. Mo8/26/2013 6:37 PM

    Thanks Tori. :-)

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  12. Mo8/26/2013 6:38 PM

    Thank you. I think I'm going to make some regular scarves from my scraps. :-)

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  13. Mo8/26/2013 6:38 PM

    Thanks Lauren! :-)

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  14. Mo8/27/2013 3:34 AM

    I've never sewn with knit fabrics before....this looks like it could be an easy enough project to start out with!

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  15. Mo8/27/2013 6:30 AM

    This outfit is absolute perfection...you look killer! And I love the scarf as a cover up/vest!
    Debbie :)
    www.fashionfairydust.blogspot.com

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  16. Mo8/27/2013 7:05 AM

    You did a great job with this and I love how you showed us how to stylet too!

    Ali of

    www.dressingken.com

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  17. Mo8/27/2013 7:56 AM

    Another great DIY, love how the scarf came out!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  18. Mo8/27/2013 9:05 AM

    I love the scarf and 'ways to wear it' image...thanks! :-)

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  19. Mo8/27/2013 12:47 PM

    Cute Mo. Love the Scarf. Thanks for the differents ways to wear a scarf guide.

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  20. Mo8/27/2013 4:51 PM

    Great tutorial. I know I will be needing to some scarfs in the Fall. They are a great complement to any outfit. Like you are showing here!

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  21. Mo8/27/2013 6:16 PM

    Thanks Adrienne. :-)

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  22. Mo8/27/2013 6:16 PM

    Thank you. :-)

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  23. Mo8/27/2013 6:16 PM

    Welcome!

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  24. Mo8/27/2013 6:17 PM

    Thanks Yi-chia!

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  25. Mo8/27/2013 6:17 PM

    Thank you and of course! :-)

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  26. Mo8/27/2013 6:18 PM

    Thanks! I thought it was cool too when I tried the different ways. :-)

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  27. Mo8/27/2013 6:18 PM

    It is easy! :-)

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  28. Mo8/28/2013 7:50 AM

    I love the diversity of the circle scarf. It can be worn and styled so many different ways that you really just can't go wrong with it! Great tutorial!

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  29. Mo8/28/2013 9:34 AM

    Love this DIY scarf and I love how you styled it with a simple white top and jeans, it looks great!

    http://simpleeasystyle.blogspot.com/

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  30. Mo8/28/2013 7:27 PM

    Cute! I like the scarf against the jeans and tee. Fabulous!

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  31. Mo8/28/2013 11:21 PM

    I was like wow when I found the diagram. It's so cool and versatile. :-)

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  32. Mo8/28/2013 11:22 PM

    Thanks. With the busy print of the fabric, I thought it best to keep it simple. :-)

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  33. Mo8/30/2013 2:19 PM

    cute scarf! love how you paired it with the rest of the outfit!

    http://thepinnestsjournal.blogspot.com/

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  34. Mo8/30/2013 2:44 PM

    Thanks Nonee. :-)

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  35. Mo9/03/2013 9:16 AM

    Love love love that scarf!

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  36. Mo9/03/2013 3:22 PM

    Thanks Kristin! :-)

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I really appreciate your comments!

Mo