No sew scarf in 5 mins
10-22-2010, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by carolaug
Now that is also a good idea...they have a cutter that makes the holes.
Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
Nice. :thumbup: I've done a blanket stitch by hand on some of mine.
10-22-2010, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by luckylindy333
Very cute! You can even cut some fringe if you want.
10-22-2010, 09:28 PM
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I've made a poncho type short cape out of fleece by cutting a shawl-width piece long enough to go around and then stitching the inner edge for about 12"...quick, easy, cozy and leaves your hands free to do whatever you need to be doing instead of holding the shawl in place.
10-23-2010, 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by skydiver70
Since fleece doesn't ravel, you can cut a fringe on the ends. Just make cuts across the ends, trying to make each cut the same length.
10-23-2010, 02:35 AM
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good idea...I am going to go to Joanne's today to get one of those rulers.
If you have the ruler with the 1/2" cuts in it it makes it easy to do with a rotary cutter. HOWEVER, only cut one end at a time---trying to cut through two layers is almost impossible and very frustrating. You can also pull on the fringes--stretch them out as far as they'll go and they'll curl up making a more frilly/girly look to the scarves.
Originally Posted by raptureready
Originally Posted by skydiver70
Since fleece doesn't ravel, you can cut a fringe on the ends. Just make cuts across the ends, trying to make each cut the same length.
10-23-2010, 06:58 AM
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I bought this ruler at Joanne's for 11.99 today on sale...worked great! no problems took two mins. It s the Shape Cut Slotted Ruler. The is how I made the fringe .
If you have the ruler with the 1/2" cuts in it it makes it easy to do with a rotary cutter. HOWEVER, only cut one end at a time---trying to cut through two layers is almost impossible and very frustrating. You can also pull on the fringes--stretch them out as far as they'll go and they'll curl up making a more frilly/girly look to the scarves.
Originally Posted by raptureready
Originally Posted by skydiver70
Since fleece doesn't ravel, you can cut a fringe on the ends. Just make cuts across the ends, trying to make each cut the same length.
10-23-2010, 06:59 AM
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Thanks for the tip on putting on fringe, so much easier than sewing it....and looks better. And of course while I was there found more fleeze on clearance. 1/2 yard for $1.50 with a really neat pattern. Will be making christmas presents...
Originally Posted by carolaug
I bought 1/2 yard of fleece and decided to make a few scarfs. I made 4 scarfs - total cost $5.60 (price was higher due to the pattern) - I tried to sew the edges, but I did not like the looks if it. (satin stitch) - I will stick with the No sew when doing the fleece scarfs.
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