It’s DIY Scarf Week over here at PinkWhen again! I am such a HUGE fan of scarves, and making my own always makes me happier than buying one. Ha! Today I am going to share with you another EASY PEASY scarf, the DIY Ruffle Scarf.
To make this scarf you will need your sewing machine, but this is a very simple sew project, so don’t freak out! I am a novice, and my machine is smarter than I am, but as long as you can do a straight stitch, you are all good!
DIY Ruffle Scarf
Supplies:
- 1 yard ruffle material (lots of color choices!)
- sewing machine
- 5 minutes
Step 1: The first thing you want to do is cut your material for the scarf. Because this material has a ruffle, you can easily hide your cut edge. Measure the width of your fabric to 16 inches, and then cut the length of the yard. You should now have a 16″ wide length of fabric.
Step 2: Take your two ends and pin. Make sure you try to make your ruffles come together when pinning.
Step 3: Run a straight stitch down your ends, sealing them together. Add a second straight stitch to secure the ends completely.
DONE! You now have a long and beautiful ruffle scarf. Because of the long length of the scarf, you can use this as a long scarf, or wrap it twice and use as an infinity scarf.
There are a ton of options with ruffle material. I have made cute little Rompers for Addy, and a fun and easy dress. I love using this soft material.
There you have it! A simple sew DIY Ruffle Scarf. Make sure to stick around for all of the fun scarves we are going to share this week and get your wardrobe accessories together for fall!
Recreateanddecorate says
October 22, 2013 at 05:38Cute and it sounds so simple! I just need to learn to sew!
Jennifer says
October 22, 2013 at 06:17This literally is such a fast project, you could probably hand sew a straight stitch and tie it off with the same outcome 🙂
The Dose of Reality says
October 22, 2013 at 06:08CUTE!! The one crafty thing I actually can do is sew. This is right up my alley! My daughter just discovered that she LOVES scarves! I never even thought of making her one. She’d love that!!!! I’m going fabric shopping this weekend! Woot! –Lisa
Jennifer says
October 22, 2013 at 06:18You are SOOO ahead of me in the sewing department. I think I need to take a college course or something.
Deirdre says
October 22, 2013 at 07:25This is super cute! I love how it drapes!
Jennifer says
October 22, 2013 at 07:27Thanks so much! It really is one of my favorite scarfs, I always get compliments when wearing it.
Megin says
October 22, 2013 at 08:45Love Scarves! This looks like an easy sewing project for me (beginner). Thanks for sharing such a fun project!!
~ Megin
Jennifer says
October 22, 2013 at 10:33Scarves are so much fun to dress up and dress down, they work well with just about anything!
Kristen says
October 22, 2013 at 09:17That’s adorable! I don’t own a sewing machine, but I might be talked in to buying one if it means I can make adorable scarves like this.
Jennifer says
October 22, 2013 at 10:34Haha! This is so quick and easy, I wouldn’t go buy one…I would just hand sew that 16 inches together and be done with it! Most of these won’t require a sewing machine at all. 🙂
Gigi @MyFabFitForties says
October 22, 2013 at 13:39You had me at “EASY”!! I am so not crafty, but I really think even I could pull this off – it’s going on my ‘try this’ list!! Thanks!
Jennifer says
October 22, 2013 at 14:26Awesome!!! You can head to any fabric store and find this fabric in a TON of colors…such a cool fabric for a scarf, you are going to LOVE it!
Tamara says
October 22, 2013 at 13:59Ack, it’s so cute!! I didn’t think I could pull it off as well as you inevitably can, but now that I see it up close, I bet this would look cute on anyone.
Jennifer says
October 22, 2013 at 14:28Ummm…I think you could pull anything off Tamara!!
Laura Kelly says
October 22, 2013 at 17:04SO much fun. I MIGHT even be able to sew it myself with my new machine.
Jennifer says
October 22, 2013 at 17:14Ohh!! This would be a GREAT and easy project for you to do with your new machine!!
Adrienne says
October 22, 2013 at 19:49Cute scarf! I’m a total beginner on the sewing machine, but this could happen.
Jennifer says
October 23, 2013 at 09:01This could totally happen for you Adrienne! It’s super simple. 🙂
Geralin @ Metropolitan Organizing says
October 23, 2013 at 05:09Jen, this is a super cute, fun idea. I too am a scarf-a-holic. I’m looking forward to more posts like this one.
Jennifer says
October 23, 2013 at 09:01Thanks Geralin! I hope you find something you will adore this week!
Kimber @ The Pinning Mama says
October 26, 2013 at 00:31That was so smart to use that material! I have used it before but never thought about it for a scarf! Beautiful!
Jennifer says
October 26, 2013 at 04:48Haha! I am all about quick and easy scarves!
Erin {Delightful E Made} says
October 29, 2013 at 12:22this scarf looks gorgeous and also pretty easy to make. I think I’ve just found what I’m giving my M-I-L for Christmas!! She will love it!
Jennifer says
October 29, 2013 at 12:48It is super easy to make, and I LOVE mine. She is going to love it!! Thanks for stopping in 🙂
Erica says
November 7, 2013 at 22:49I was so excited to make this today! I went to Jo Ann’s fabric store and asked for “ruffle material” and the sales woman looked at me like I had 2 heads! She never heard of it and we looked at all the fabric but didn’t see anything similar. Any ideas?
Jennifer says
November 7, 2013 at 23:14Haha! I wonder if she was new??? It is literally called “RUFFLE FABRIC”. It’s a knit, and it is stretchy. Here is a link of the same kind of fabric I used, and it’s from JoAnn’s. http://www.joann.com/doodles-collection-ruffle-knit-black-/12489118.html#q=ruffle+fabric&start=8 Hopefully that helps!! Sorry no one was able to help you today. Maybe they don’t carry it in store for some reason? I purchased mine in store and there were several colors available. Try the link 🙂
jen says
November 12, 2013 at 12:56So, from your link, with the material 57″ wide, you could get 3 scarves from a yard? Am I understanding that correctly, with each scarf being 16″ wide?
Thanks! Just arm knitted a scarf. Fun and easy!
Jennifer says
November 12, 2013 at 13:04Honestly, I have a TON of the material left over, and YES…you should be able to get three ruffle scarves out of a yard of fabric. 🙂 I am so glad you knitted your first scarf…it’s soooo addicting!