Tutorial: Warm Fringed Shawl Using Fabric Scraps
This tutorial will walk you through how to use fabric scraps to create a fringed shawl. The fringe element will only work if you use woven fabric, so I recommend using flannel scraps to create a cozy shawl.
You can make your shawl any size you want. I made this one about 60″X30″, but you can change the measurements to make your shawl however large you want it.
Supplies Needed:
Step 1
Arrange your scraps in a Long rectangle
Start by laying out your fabric scraps in a rectangle that is roughly the size you want. It’s okay if the edges don’t match up exactly, you’ll trim it later.
I also recommend cutting your fabric pieces into squares and rectangles, especially if this is your first time making a scrap project. They are the easiest shapes to work with.
Step 2
piece by piece, sew the scraps together
One-by-one sew each of the scrap pieces together. It’s easiest to do this in sections. Sew together smaller chunks of the shawl and then sew each chunk together to create the long length of the shawl. Again, it’s okay if the pieces aren’t completely even along the edges, we’ll trim everything in the next step.
Don’t forget to finish each of your seams as you go. I recommend using felled seams to finish each scrap piece to make the shawl more durable overall and prevent fraying.
Step 3
Trim the sides of the shawl
Now is the time to trim the overhanging fabric pieces to make them even along the four sides of the shawl so you have a rectangle.
Step 4
Pick at the edges of the shawl until you pull of the individual yarns
For some materials that are more loosely woven this will be easy. For others, you may want the help of a sharp tool. I used a seam ripper to help me pick off the individual threads.
Continue pulling threads until the fringe is as long as you want. I will warn you, this is a tedious process. If you want to have a long fringe, I recommend putting on a movie to keep yourself entertained while you pick away at the ends.
Step 5
Hem or fringe the long sides of the shawl
You can repeat the same process as above to create a fringe all the way around the perimeter of the shawl. Alternatively, if you’re tired of picking at threads, you can hem the long sides instead to finish the shawl.
Finished!
