Brighten your winter wardrobe with an easy ruffled scarf that does not even require a sewing machine to make.
This scarf is loosely based on Anthropologie’s Catch-and-Release scarf, which is no longer available. The original scarf was made from a lightweight summer material, so I have altered the construction slightly to make a winter scarf.
Project Estimate:
- 3 fleece scarves from The Dollar Tree or similar
- Matching thread and needle
Total: $3
Begin with three fleece scarves in the same color. I used three raspberry ombre-style scarves from the Dollar Tree. If you are also using two-toned scarves, line your scarves up end to end and blend the colors as much as possible from one scarf to the next.
Trim off the fringed edges.
Sew the short ends of the scarves together using a sewing machine or hand stitching so that the three scarves become one very long scarf.
You can use a sewing machine and elastic thread to ruffled the scarf. (Wind your bobbin with the elastic thread and then sew two seams down the length of the scarf.) However, I found the elastic thread tends to break under the weight of the heavy fleece fabric.
To handstitch, double up a long piece of matching thread and simply sew a loose up and down stitch for the length of the scarf. Push the fabric down the thread so that it ruffles to the degree you like. Then tie off the thread at the other end of the scarf. Do the same for your second ruffle stitch.
Your scarf is finished.
For a variation of this style, see examiner.com for instructions on how to make a pleated fleece scarf.
8 Comments
Layla
Nice!
Another way to create ruffles like this with your sewingmachine is to stitch a straight line use the longest stitchlength your machine has. Make sure to backstitch when you start but don’t backstitch on the end!
You can now pull the bobbinthread to create the amount of ruffles you like.
Tie a knot and clip the threads to finish it.
Kelly H
Clever!! I’ve been making a few different types of scarves since I’ve been stuck at home because of the snow. I just found another to try!
Thanks. :)
Briana
I have two dollar-store scarves like this at home right now…yay! Now I know what to do with them!
Audrey
Super cute idea!! My teen daughter would love this project!!
Just found your blog…I LOVE it!!!!
Sammie
I love ruffly scarves- a fleece one would be perfect for this time of year! Thanks for posting!
Gail Malvini
WoWzer! What a great idea! The step-by-step pictures will take the “fear” out it for anyone who is not sewing literate. (wink) thanks!
Wobisobi
Ok this is so cute and seems easy to do. I might have to go look for some fleece.