I can't stand being cold, and who doesn't want to wear a cozy blanket all day?
I know I sure do, so when I saw a tutorial on Pinterest explaining how to make a blanket scarf, I was all for it!
Here are the tutorials that I used -
I completely forgot to take photos while making the headband 😣, but you can get all of the information here:
While I followed the tutorials nearly perfectly, I did add my little twist by using fabric that I found in the remnant section of Walmart.
Check it out:
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Not being a big sewing type of person, I was wandering around the fabric section of Walmart wondering if this was a project that I could even pull off...and I found the remnant section! Who knew? An entire area of pre-cut discounted fabrics! Ok, ok, sewing people know about this, I'm sure, but it was news to me 😄
Not only was the fabric at a great price (each of these bundles was $4), but I was able to find thick cozy fabrics in fall appropriate colors. Armed with the confidence of scoring a great deal, I bought three different kinds.
*Note - I did choose fabrics that were nice on both sides, meaning I could get away with a simple hemming of the edges. That way I could avoid having to double up the fabric, making the scarves too bulky.
So what does a novice do when she needs to measure and cut? She spreads everything out on the kitchen floor, of course! I'm totally professional over here...
Following the scarf tutorial, I cut 2 Yards at 44" wide.
I did use a laser level to help me cut in straight lines. Intended for measuring with walls, I use this tool for cutting paper and fabric, as well as helping me to line up my vinyl when pressing shirts.
You can click here to find this level on Amazon.
*Note - Working on the kitchen floor, you can see one of my rugs in the photos. Don't actually cut your fabric with anything underneath like this as it could throw off your measurements 😉
After cutting my fabric in the recommended measurements, I added a simple hem around the edges and was ready to go! A warm, cozy blanket scarf, just like that!
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I hope you enjoyed this how-to post, thanks for stopping by!
-Jennifer
© Studio 27 by Jennifer Adams 2020
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Wow ! The blanket/scarf looks lovely. I love these lengths too and the color is so pretty.
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