Originally Posted by nursie76
Yikes! I got flannel to make a chenille scarf. You mean I can't just cut 5 layers the length of the fabric and layer them?
No, to make chenille it MUST BE cut on the diagonal/bias, either the fabric must be cut on the 45 degree line or the sewing must be on the 45 degree angle (if cutting on the straight of grain) and then cut between the lines for the effect. Sewing with Nancy had a show on how to make a scarf with just 1 1/4 yards of a rayon, flannel, wool or homespun fabric. I've made lots of these scarves, you do use 5 layers but they are cut on the bias, layered and just straight sewing. It's all in the folding of the fabric and cutting. They're really soft and fun to make. If I knew how to get the pics from my computer I'd post them.