Accessorize your purse or tote bag with an easy-to-sew scarf. This project is designed to use a long narrow piece of fabric that has a soft drape, so you might wear the scarf as well. I think you’ll enjoy the simplicity of this project, you can choose to machine, or hand sew. This project adds stylish flair to any bag or tote!
Today's project features a narrow piece of rayon, you can certainly choose a similar lightweight fabric that has a fluid hand. The finished size of the scarf is approximately 3" (7.6cm) wide and 40" (101.6cm) long. Let’s get started!
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
- Main Fabric: rayon, challis, chiffon, georgette, gauze, organza, or silk
- Scissors
- 40wt Polyester, Cotton, or Silk Thread
- Sewing Clips
- Pins
- Basting Tape
- Stiletto
- Hot Hemmer or Hot Ruler
- Zipper Foot or very narrow foot
- Optional: 1-1/2" O-Ring
- Optional: hand sewing needle
Watch the full-length video tutorial with Kate! The tutorial also includes a variety of styling ideas for your scarf!
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1. Measure 1/2" (1.2cm) from corners along each side. Draw a line between adjacent side marks, then trim off the corners, following each line.
Cutting off the corners helps reduce bulk for the following steps.
Step 2. With Wrong Side Up, press each napkin edge up 1/4" (6mm) using a Hot Hemmer or Hot Ruler. Repeat pressing each side so the raw edge is encased between the layers.
Step 3. Optional: Unfold a corner, then refold, following the angle cut corner to distribute the bulk of the corner hems.
Step 4. Topstitch along the inner fold of the hem with 1/8" (3mm) allowance. Or, hand sew the hem in place.
I hope you enjoyed creating this pretty accessory, and if you decide to let your favorite tote wear it, or if you decide to wear it, tag us @sallietomatopatterns so we can see too! Let us know if you have any project requests in the comments below!
Have a great, making day!
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