Tutorial: How to Make a Flannel Scarf with Scraps of Fabric
If you have a bunch of flannel scraps leftover from other projects, you can easily combine them to create a cool-looking scrap scarf. This simple tutorial will walk you through how to sew your scraps together for a durable finish. You can use the pattern below for a scarf that’s 60″ long, or create your scarf at whatever length you want.
Supplies Needed:
Step 1
arrange your flannel scraps
Lay out your fabric scraps and start organizing them in an aesthetically pleasing way to you. Make sure the scrap collage is big enough for your scarf pattern to fit (remember it needs to be twice as long as the pattern so you can cut it on the fold).
It’s okay for the scraps to go beyond the edges of the scarf rectangle, you just want to be sure the final scrap collage is not too small. Also, remember to overlap the fabric pieces to account for seam allowance.
Note: This is significantly easier with straight edges, so I recommend cutting straight lines and right corners on your scraps.
Step 2
Sew the scraps together
One-by-one sew each of the scrap pieces together. I tend to do this in sections. I’ll sew together chunks of the scarf and then sew each chunk together to create the long length of the scarf.
Also, don’t forget to finish each of your seams as you go. I recommend using felled seams to finish each scrap piece. It takes a little longer that other types of seam finishes but will make the scarf more durable in the end.
Step 3
Cut out your scarf
Overlay your scarf pattern on top of the flannel collage. Then cut it out.
Rather than folding the scrap collage in half and cutting the scarf pattern, I decided to cut one layer at a time. I left the shorter edge uncut and shifted the pattern to the other side to cut the second layer. If you mess up and accidentally cut the center, don’t worry, just sew it up the same way you did for all the other scraps.
Step 4
hem the scarf
Now all that’s left to do is hem the edges of the scarf. Make a narrow hem all the way along the edges. You can change the thread color to match depending on the fabric if you want to
Finished!
