Everyone loves a fleece scarf and they make great gifts so I want to show you how you (and your kids!) can make one in less than 10 minutes!
No sewing required. How’s that for easy?
You can buy fleece at almost any fabric store or on Amazon as an add-on item for convenience.
Here’s a really nice 60″ one of some jolly owls (Amazon). Perfect for your kids who I’m sure will get a ton of comments at school!
Ours has bolts of it that tempted me greatly. But what I settled on was a fleece blanket kit that came with two pieces of coordinating (one solid, one print) fleece. I like it because it feels softer and thicker than the fleece on the bolts. And? I really love the snowflakes and reindeer pattern! The other piece of fleece is solid gray. I’ll be able to make at least 6 scarves from the two pieces, maybe 8!
What you need:
- Fleece Fabric 12″ wide by the length of your choice (here’s another fun one of Olaf from Frozen (Amazon))
- Scissors
Step One – Trim the Edges
If your fabric was cut in the store, chances are the edges may be a bit jagged. Just trim them a bit so they don’t look sloppy. Then trim the salvage ends off since they’re usually ugly.
Step Two – Cut Fringes
Using a sharp set of scissors cut 1/2 wide strips about 4 inches into the ends of the scarf.
Step 3 – Tie (Optional)
Now, you don’t have to tie the fringes… I’m doing some with and some without. But, I really do like the finished look the ties give! Wrap one fringe around your finger to the right, bring around back coming forward on your left then tuck the end down thru the loop you just made and pull gently. No need to pull tight, that will just make the knot tiny and hard.
You’re done!
I have looked and don’t find any fleece that comes 12″ wide like you say to use. Where do you get it or does it come that narrow?
Thank you.
I bought much larger pieces and cut them down to 12″ wide. :)
You buy about 1/4 of a yard. You cut off selveged ends and you straighten out the edges. Your scarf should be between 55 to 60 inches long. Your scarf ends can be left straight or ends can be cut. Jo-annes’s Stores and Walmart has some pretty designs. Watch for coupons on web site.
Good luck!
You can have the store cut them in the widths you want I know Hobby Lobby does
Thanks. I thought maybe that was it. Do you know a good online store for the fabric? I really like the red, black and white design on your post. Where did that come from?
Joanns
Many Walmart’s have trimmed their fleece, found some for $1.00 per yard.Fleece is good to make infinity scarves as well.
Joanne’s does and I order some material from Walmart.
Do you use two pieces of fleece or one?
you can also find cute fleece blankets at dollar stores to cut down and use. Can be cheaper than from a fabric store.
That’s what I did. And draw out your head. Sew up sides and that’s it