Can you hear that sound?
It’s the sound of August being booted out the door.
I’m so ready for Fall.
I’m ready to wear sweaters and scarves and shoes with toes.
OK. Probably not shoes with toes. Let’s not get crazy.
And it’s still a little early to wrap up in a cute fuzzy scarf.
But being an impatient sort of person I decided to make up a scarf I could wear now.
It’s a super simple Ruffled Chiffon Scarf.
So cute huh? It really is Super Simple. :)
Here’s what you need for the scarf – it’s a wee little supply list:
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2 Colors of contrasting chiffon or other lightweight fabric
(about 1/3 yd of the light fabric, a piece 4 ” x 22″ for the dark fabric) -
Matching Thread
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Sewing Machine
Cut out the following pieces:
Out of the light fabric – cut a large rectangle, 7″ x 45″
and 4 small rectangles, 4″ x 11″ each
Out of the dark fabric – cut 2 small rectangles, 4″ x 11″
Hem one long side of the large rectangle.
To do this, turn under the edge 1/4″, then turn under 1/4″ again, so that the raw edge is hidden.
If you need help keeping the fabric folded as you sew, you can press the folds into place first.
Repeat with the other side.
Press the hems down so they lay nice.
Hem (the same way) the short sides of the small rectangles.
Hem the bottom long edge of the small rectangles.
To prevent the edges from fraying, zigzag stitch along the top edge of the rectangle.
Sew a gathering stitch on the top side, 1/4″ away from the edge.
You can put your machine on the largest straight stitch and sew, leaving long ends of thread. Pull one thread on one side and the fabric will gather.
You can also lightly hold your spool of thread as you sew this stitch and the fabric will gather on it’s own.
Leave the thread ends long and adjust the gathers so that the top edge measures the width of your hemmed scarf. (about 6″)
Repeat this process for all the small rectangles, including the contrast fabric rectangles.
Line up the gathered side of one small rectangle with the short side of the scarf, right sides together.
Sew the two pieces together with a 1/2″ seam.
Fold the first ruffle over so that the right sides of both are showing.
Measure up from the seam 1 1/2″ and mark with a fabric marker or pins.
Place a contrasting ruffle along the marks, right sides together, so that the hemmed edge of the small rectangle points towards the body of the scarf.
Sew with a 1/2″ seam.
Repeat these steps one more time with a light colored rectangle.
Sew the three remaining rectangles on the opposite end of the scarf in the same pattern.
That’s it!!
You’ve made a simple lightweight scarf so you can celebrate Fall – no matter what the weather is!
Lovely, lovely, lovely! I want one! Love the colors and the effect the ruffles give down the front. Very nice.
You are such a rebel!! I love this scarf – I think I may make some for Christmas gifts. Hey, if we are kicking out summer we may as well bring in Christmas huh!
I am bookmarking you!
Wow! This is seriously just gorgeous!! I want to wrap up in one!
YOU have no idea how jealous I AM! That looks awesome! Here in FL a chiffon scarf is about all we are ready for{{{grin}}}! I’m working on covering my home in FAKE fall leaves. AT least, I can pretend we have a Fall!!
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Your scarf is SO adorable. I am in love with the ruffles!!!
BTW, I’m visiting from It’s So Very Cheri
~Allison @ House of Hepworths
Beautiful! I must make one in pink & gray, and one in Black and white.
Forgot to mention I am visiting from It’s So Very Cheri. Thanks for sharing!!!
I love the ruffles on this scarf. We are having a making it from your heart gift exchange this year for Christmas and this would be the perfect gift.
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I love the ruffles! So cute :D
you are the best, love it! i have got to get the sewing machine to the shop so i can get back in action.
LOVE THIS! I want one! I’ll be featuring this tutorial this Friday! Thanks for the link!
So pretty and feminine! I am ready for fall BIG time. I’m ready for scarves and boots and leggings and…just about everything that comes with fall :) This scarf is beautiful Bev!
I am loving this so much! Definitely adding it to my to-make list!
I love this! I am not very good with my machine yet so I hope you’ll offer one as a giveaway for your followers one month (hint…hint..☺) I’d love for you to add to the new Crafty Soiree party tomorrow.
I love it. Sooo pretty!!! I need to go to the store.
How pretty!! It looks perfect with your rebellious outfit ;)
Very Cute. YOu have such good ideas.
Lovely! this is way sweet :)
~Emily N. from “too Blessed to Stress”
That is some nice sewing Miss Toes. I don’t think my machine makes stitches that well, maybe it needs a tune up. Another fine job, it looks wonderful. Thanks so much for linking, I always look forward to your projects :).
I will surprise my Daughter with one of these. I’m sure she’ll love it!
Thanks!
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Very pretty! This is still lightweight, so I like than you can pretty much use it all year. I’m definitely not ready for closed toe shoes and long sleeves, but a little scarf is always nice!
I love your mad fashion skills.
I think we need to see a Bev headshot, though.
Thanks for linking it up! As you already know I ♥ it! Was over earlier gushing about your necklace.
Oh, it’s so pretty! My tween just took sewing lessons in the Spring and I think we could make one of these together. She just started middle school and has really gotten into clothing. I’m teaching her the ways of the thrift world and how you can dress well on very little money. I want to encourage her to make as much as she can so thanks for sharing this.
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Oh my – I’m so glad I found this. I have a goal to wear more scarves this year! Yeah!
This is beautiful and so elegant – would go with anything!
Fabulous! Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
great scarf and tutorial-once again!
That’s such a sweet scarf — I like the multicolor best. it would really frame a simple sweater or even a coat.
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I’m not sure I have the sewing skills to pull this off, but that last photo is so CUTE that I might have to try :)
hi beverly– darling and chic. how do you keep coming up with these great ideas? thanks for linking up to a crafty soiree!
This scarf is adorable! I love it and will have to try it out, and maybe one for my mama as well. Thanks for sharing, I got your link from Friday Finds. Stop by and see me sometime!
Thanks,
Brandy
so cute! i wear a lot of scarves so I like this idea!
awesome tutorial! I LOOVEE this!!
I love the scarf!!! I had to try it, but used knit since I didn’t have the chiffon.
Didn’t have quite the same look…will have to get some chiffon and make one for myself!
http://sweetjillibeanz.blogspot.com/2010/09/ruffled-knit-scarf.html
darling! I need to get some chiffon fabric! your tutorials are excellent.
This is adorable! I love it.
pretty scarf! I wish fall was coming here but I fear I’ve arrived at the land of no seasons!
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You are a very talented Lady Thanks
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list. I don’t have a crafts person yet..
yvonne
sooooo love this! and i agree with the others. You are very talented indeed! :) Thank God for crafty people like you who makes life easier for non-crafty people like me :)