No-Sew Fringe Scarf

When it comes to online shopping, I actively scout out shopbop for good deals (next day delivery? HELLO) and recently, inspiration for things I can make myself. I came across this scarf and my first instinct was to click add to cart but I clear stopped myself when I read the scarf’s specs: unfinished hem, 2.5′ wide by 4′ long. Really? $55.00 American? No, thanks.

So, here I bring you an easy no-sew craft: if you can SORT OF cut in a straight line, this is the craft for you.

Things You Need:

• Scissors
• A large piece of jersey fabric (I used this because it falls the best and cuts like a champ): it should measure AT LEAST 2.5′ by 4′. This depends on how big or small you want your scarf (use 2.5:4 as a ratio guide for measurements)
• Tape measure (I have the luxury of a crafty mother with a giant measuring board)
• Large flat surface (I used a pool table, but any table will do)

How To:

NOTE: Not a single one of your cuts has to be exactly straight. Since you’re cutting fringe anyways, perfection and being meticulous about straight and exactly even edges should not be a top priority.

1. Measure out your piece of jersey to the approximate size you’d like it. 2.5′ by 4′ is the minimum and use that ratio to make it bigger.
2. Cut out your rectangle of fabric.
3. Fold your rectangle in quarters, so each of the 4 corners are together.
4. Cut out the corner, a square approximately 5 inches by 5 inches. This’ll make it easier to cut fringes. Your piece of fabric should look like a squished plus sign +.
5. Unfold the fabric once, so it’s still folded in half.
6. Starting on one of the outer ends, cut thin strips up until the edge of that slot. You’ll be making easy snips all along each edge - you’re not cutting them OFF - you’re making fringe!
7. You can make your fringe as thick or as thin as you want - this depends on your patience level. 5 inches long is a good starting length.
8. Do this for the other side.
9. Wear and enjoy!

   

   Scarf on shopbop.com - BOO $55

   

   Supplies Used

   

   Measuring Your Length

   
   

   

   Fabric Folded in 4

   

   Cut The Corners Out

   

   Start Fringing

   
   

   

   Fringe Cutting

   

   Fancy Fringe!

   

   Next Side Cutting

   
   

   

   Final Product Folded

   

   Finished Final Product - Oh, I'm wearing it.

   
   

Estimated Time: 30 minutes of solid cutting
Craft Level: EASY, if you can CUT you can fringe!

Tags: easy, no-sew, scarf, shopbop