I needed a birthday gift for a friend and decided on a voile scarf. I ordered the kit from Anna Maria Horner's shop because she sells the two coordinating cuts in the full length necessary for a scarf. You can find them here.
I've been wanting to make one for awhile so I made a very happy unbirthday scarf for myself too. I chose the colors on the left for my friend. I had already ironed the scarf all nicely for wrapping before I thought to take a picture so I didn't want to wind it all up! The one that is knotted up is mine. I loved all the fabric combinations and couldn't decide which I would prefer so my husband picked that one. I'm pleased with his choice.
If you are thinking of making one, I would suggest fairly heavy pinning (I did every 3 or so inches) and this is a great time to use a walking foot. They are not just for quilting! They are great to use when you have slippery material or material that you don't want shifting. I also used it for the edge-stitching to avoid a wavy edge. Worked like a charm.
Love them!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! A scarf like this has been on my to-do list for a long time. Maybe this year!
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I used a walking foot when making mine too. The other thing I did was sew all the way down each side and the square up the top. Then I ripped out 1/2 inch of stitches before moving on to the next step.
ReplyDeleteThe perfect time of year for a very merry unbirthday pressie like that!
ReplyDeleteThey look great. Voile would totally intimidate me! ha! I love the fabric combo you picked out--actually both of them. Your hubby has good taste. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThey look very nice. You did a wonderful job. I have allways been too afraid to attempt to sew that sort of fabric.
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Beautiful scarves!! And what a great idea for a birthday gift!!
ReplyDeleteVoile is a beautiful fabric and these complementary prints do make wonderful scarves. Thank you for the sewing tips which surely will help folks tempted to try their own versions.
ReplyDeleteI also want to say how much I like your Valentine crossword design. Bravo!
I made myself one with that same print in Velveteen, we can be matchers;-) A beautiful gift that is sure to be well loved!!!
ReplyDeleteVery good tips! I've always enjoyed seeing these scarves. Good for you to finally make them!
ReplyDeleteLovely scarves Amy!
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