How to Make a Scarf From Fabric Scraps in 5 Easy Steps
Welcome, everyone. In this DIY, I’m going to show you how to make a scarf from fabric scraps. The scarf we’re making will have a really cool tassel effect, created using different types, colors, and patterns of fabric.
The two yarns that I’m using are made from recycled sari material. One of them is made into fibers and then respun into yarn, and the other one is just strips of fabric. I thought that that was really cool and would be a nice little contrast.
I’m also going to add some fabric which is a blend of cotton, silk, and wool. I’ve had this fabric for a while and didn’t know what to do with it, but I feel that this is the perfect DIY to use it for, and it will add even more variation to the design.
Tools and materials:
- Scissors
- Tape
- Yarn
- Scarf
- Sewing machine
- Chalk
- Base scarf
1. Mark the table
I’m going to use tape to mark my 24 inches (61cm) which is about how long I want my tasseled pieced of yarns to be.
This tape will work as a guide that will allow me to fold the pieces of fabric up and then cut a whole bunch at once.
2. Measure out yarn lengths
Once you’ve measured out the first bit of yarn, you can then keep folding it again and again over on itself, according to your original length.
3. Cut
When you have a decent amount of fabric measured, proceed to make a big cut at either end to cut it all into individual pieces.
Be sure to cut lots of pieces so that the fabric strips will fill the length of your scarf.
4. Mark your scarf
Before you start sewing, take some chalk and draw a gently wavy line on your scarf to use as a guide as you sew your yarn.
5. Sew
Now take your yarns, put pieces randomly and start sewing them onto your scarf. Exactly where you put the pieces and how much of your scarf you want to cover is up to you.
The sewing process will take a while because you can only sew on a few pieces of yarn at a time, so put some good music on and take it nice and slow.
As you can see - there is a lot of sewing to do!
How to make a scarf from fabric scraps
This is my finished DIY fringe scarf made from fabric scraps. This is such a fun project where not only do you get to upcycle all the scraps you have lying around, but you also just get to unleash your creativity.
This DIY allows you just to let your hair down, have fun, and create a really unique and funky piece!
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I have sooo much yarn from making fleece scarf/tassels from previous projects. Thank you for this idea.
You are so crazy funny! Loved the video.