Easy fleece scarves for all! I teach fourth grade and every year I am faced with the same question, “What do I get my class for Christmas?” Well, being the crafty lady that I am, I always answer with a loud, “DIY something!!!” These fleece scarves meet all the requirements on my teacher gift checklist.
- Must to be inexpensive
- Needs to be quick
- Level 10 awesome factor
These scarves are not just for the classroom. They are perfect for all of your loved ones [Insert Teenage Friends Here]. These scarves are also perfect for teenagers because, honestly, they love anything that is like a blanket!
Why Fleece?
Fleece is a perfect fabric for this scarf project because it does not fray. You cut it with scissors and BOOM! Done! I made a batch of 40 scarves for my class in less than 30 minutes. Also, this project is incredibly cost effective. I purchased the fleece for this project during Joann’s Saturday after Black Friday sale at 70% off, making these scarves about $1 each! Check, Check, Check!!!
Steps to making a Easy Fleece Scarf
Supplies Needed:
Fleece (as needed)
Fabric Scissors
Rotary Cutter (optional)
Tulle, String or Ribbon
Cutting Mat (Optional)
Steps:
- Buy fleece in your desired pattern. Request to have the fabric cut into 1/2 yard sections. This will allow you to cut three six inch scarves for each 1/2 yard.
- Lay the fleece on a flat surface and match the ends and the sides.
- Trim off the rough ends of the fabric.
- Cut the fleece into 6 inch strips.
- Snip about 10-2 inch long fringe pieces on the ends of each short side of the fleece scarf.
- Roll the scarf into a burrito-like bundle and secure with string or tulle.
- Add a Tag! DONE!
The video shows how to create a student size scarf that is 6 inches wide by 58 inches long, but the process works for any of the scarf dimensions below.
Alternate Fleece Scarf Sizes
- Kid size: 6″ wide by 58″ long =3 scarves per 1/2 yard of fleece
- Teen/adult size: 9 inches wide by 59 inches long = 2 scarves per 1/2 yard of fleece
- Blanket-style size: 18 inches wide by 59 inches long=1 scarf per 1/2 yard of fleece
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