Friday, November 29, 2013

Christmas Gift - Woolen Scarf

Ever So Warm, and Attractive, Woolen Scarf (for men or women)
With Christmas just around the corner in our real world, and in Celeste's fictional world it's a great idea to start considering what presents you are giving this year.  In Celeste's world she owns and operates a Sewing Shop, LePetit.  She is extremely creative but limited in cash.  So she decides to make the presents for her family this year.  The following is a pattern for a woolen flannel scarf.
MATERIALS NEEDED
  1. 1 yard of woolen flannel (plaid or plain, either is nice)
  2. 1 box of straight pins

  3. 1 needle (I prefer them with larger eyes, easier to thread)

  4. 1 spool of thread to match or contrast with the fabric



Cut two long rectangular pieces of fabric. They need to be slighter wider than you would like a scarf to make room for the side seams. It is helpful to measure it to the person that you are giving it to. If it is made to be a surprise you will have to use your own neck for measurement and then add several inches of fabric for a very large man. Put right sides together and machine stitch all the way around the long rectangle until you come to the very end. Stop sewing about 4 inches from the end of the fabric. Lay the seams flat and press along the seam to open it. You have to be very careful with the iron temperature...too hot and it will singe the fabric...too cold and it won't open the seam. It's helpful to use a press cloth, clean dish towel or pillowcase. Moisten that towel just enough to cause the iron to steam the seam. Pull the finished scarf through the opening. You may want to press the seams again if they did not open well to lay flat. Last of all tuck the ends of the opening in and blind stitch that fabric to finish the project. Voila! A warm, attractive scarf for a chilly day!
  

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