A few people asked for a ‘Linen Scarf’ tutorial after I posted this one. Please find tutorial below.
If you have any questions please drop me a line and if you do get around to making one, I would love to see the finished product.
You will need:
51cm (20”) cut of an open weave linen (150cm wide)
2 strips of feature fabric measuring 6.5cm (2.5”) x 51 cm (20”)
2 strips of feature fabric measuring 4cm (1.5”) x 51 cm (20”)
Sewing Machine
Cutting Mat and Rotary blade
Thread to match feature fabric
Pins (optional)
Instructions:
Step 1: Cut 4 strips of feature fabric – 2 measuring 6.5cm (2.5”) x 51 cm (20”) and 2 measuring 4cm (1.5”) x 51 cm (20”)
Step 2: Using your machine stitch along the raw edge of the linen. I stitched about a quarter of an inch in; this will give some fraying but prevents the entire strip of linen fraying away. Repeat on the other side.
Step 3: Take one of the 6.5cm (2.5”) x 51 cm (20”) strips and fold from front to back encasing the selvedge. Pin.
Step 4: Stitch in place. This can be either done with one straight line, two lines or as I have done below, with a rectangle.
NOTE: You want to leave raw edges on the feature fabric if you want a rough, rustic look or if you want something a little neater you can roll a small hem.
Step 5: Take one of the 4cm (1.5”) x 51 cm (20”) strips and place above the edge of the scarf, pin and stitch into placing using whichever method you prefer (one stictch, two stitch or rectangle). This is now the ‘right’ side of the scarf.
NOTE: How far above you place the smaller strip is up to you, I did mine roughly two inches above.
Step 6: Repeat steps 3 – 5 and take note of which side is the ‘right’ side before attaching the 4cm (1.5”) x 51 cm (20”) strip.
Step 7: Trim any loose threads and whack into a washing machine. Once washed your scarf will be soft, crinkly and frayed.
Enjoy!
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Kate that is just gorgeous, what a great tutorial. Thank you!
oh, thankyou for the great tutorial.. You're the best. Now, where can i find some nice open weave linen….? hmmm…. xxxx
Excellent "how to". What a gorgeous gift idea.
Fantastic tutorial. I love how it goes all soft and frayed.
Thanks Kate, this is utterly gorgeous. I've been drooling over it since you made it! I love the open-weave linen. Where did you get yours?
looks gorgeous, cheers!
Thanks Kate for such a sweet simple scarf idea …. I am a big fan of fraying edges …. & as it happens I'm thinking about my Christmas gift list!
Cheers
Good on you Kate, this looks like a great thing to try over the Christmas break.
Ta. Nx
Thanks for sharing, Kate – definitely on my 'want to make' list x
That scarf looks lovely! Linen is my favorite fabric. I love the way it wrinkles, frays and drapes… Need to try that one! Thanks for sharing!
Great tute! I get the distinct feeling you have saved me on a few (usually) impossible Christmas gifts…
This is fabulous and I want to make one right away! Can you give us the full dimension of the linen? 20" X ???
fantastic! Love it!
just spotted you on whip up too – congrats!!!!!!
Thank you for the tutorial!!! I am going to the fabric store today to get the linen, and making one as soon as I get back (assuming I find the linen, my local stores are really limited).
So cute, kate! It looks so soft!
oh i really like the orange color…..it'll look great in the cold….and yes definitely scarves make excellent Christmas gifts!
Oh I can make that …. so cute!
Hmmm… I have a spooky feeling I saw you on the tram with this scarf… I was knitting in cotton!!
So sweet. Thank you very much for your generosity. How wide is the 20" scarf?
Brilliant tutorial – thanks for sharing. Its such a lovely scarf.
I've linked to your lovely linen scarf tutorial over on my blog (http://www.queenlythings.typepad.com). Thanks for the inspiration and the expertise.
Thanks for sharing, what a great idea and I love your choice of colours!
I linked to your post from my blog at http://www.lisaashby.com/2009/11/tutesday-fun-handmade-holiday-gifts/. Love this project! It would make a perfect gift.
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful tutorial! I've sent your link also to my group in Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=93586643259 (426 members) hope you have many visitors!
I have a girlfriend that would love that! Thanks for the tutorial.
Just gorgeous! Thank you for sharing..
LOVE this!!! i love how you used a pop of color with the linen. so great! i think i will have to try this one. i have plenty of knit scarves, but it would be fun to have something lighter weight. thanks for the tutorial!
this will make a great gift for my nieces! thanks for the idea!!
Hi there. I'm including this lovely post in my Inspire My Saturday feature today. Thanks for sharing.
XO*Tricia
Oh my goodness, that's gorgeous! Must. Find. Linen. NOW!
Just GORGEOUS! I am in love with this scarf, you are so talented!
I've featured it on my website today, thanks for sharing!!
thank you! fab tutorial and great scarf.
Oooooooh, thanks so much for the yummy tute! My only question is, “Where am I gonna find some real loose weave linen?” Hmmm… Since your instructions were in metric (thanks for the conversion to inches, and gee, I wish we Yanks would go metric), I’m guessing you didn’t come by yours in the states. Will have to ferret some out, preferably online and not too pricey. Will pin your scarf on Pinterest once I get home to my desktop PC. Too bad a person can’t pin from a mobile.
Thanks again!