French scarf: pattern and sewing

It's no secret that with the help of such an accessory, a scarf around your neck, you can significantly transform your outfit. But this subject is not as clear-cut as it seems at first glance. It has many shapes and models. This article will discuss just one of its varieties. About the one that is often called a French scarf or a transforming scarf.

This wonderful thing will not only decorate and complement the look, but will also serve as protection from the wind. In order to become its owner, you don’t have to go shopping. It is enough to be able to hold a needle in your hands, and you can sew a new thing with your own hands. The item is so simple to make that even a novice seamstress can quickly make it.

What you need to sew a French scarf

In the classic version, this thing is made made from two pieces of fabric sewn inside out to each other. That is, she has no reverse side.

At the same time, to create it you can use either a plain material or a variegated color.By choosing two dissimilar materials for different sides, you can get a more effective accessory. It has increasing variations in use.

In the process of creating any object, the starting point is the preparatory stage. In this case, it consists of the following actions.

• Fabric selection. For such a product it is mainly Light, soft fabrics that drape easily are suitable. It can be chiffon, silk, thin woolen fabric, linen, cotton and so on. It is not necessary to purchase new material. Review your wardrobe. Maybe there will be unused clothes there that can be used for sewing.

Attention! If you are using a used item, then before cutting, open it at the seams, wash and iron it.

• Preparing the pattern. You can build a pattern yourself or use a basic sample.
• Equipping the workplace with tools and necessary items. Of course, it is more convenient and faster to create a scarf using sewing machine. But don't despair if it's out of stock. Use sewing needle and thread. In addition, it is worth keeping on hand scissors.

Advice! Some models, made in the same tone, can be decorated with original embroidery. It is best if the design is located along the edge or corners of the product.

How to make a pattern

To sew any item you will need a pattern. For these purposes, you can use a ready-made pattern, which is proposed below.

You can also create your own pattern. To make it clear how to do this, we will analyze the method step by step.

For the drawing you You will need paper (it is better to use graph paper, but old newspapers or wallpaper left after renovation will also work), a ruler and a pencil.

Construction process

• Using a ruler, draw a large rectangle for the wide part on a sheet of paper.
• Then attach another elongated loop rectangle to it.
• Next, round the inner corner according to the pattern.

Advice! To create a high-quality curve line, you can use improvised objects, for example, a plate of a suitable diameter.

• Carefully cut the workpiece along the contour. If you used thin paper to create a pattern, it can be strengthened by gluing it onto a thicker sheet.

How to sew a French scarf

The next stage of work is cutting out the parts and sewing them directly.

You can connect parts by machine or manually. For the manual method, use the following seam options.

To realize you you will need fabric. It will look more impressive to use a plain material for the bottom layer and a motley fabric with a pattern for the top layer. Also, prepare threads and tools (machine or needle, scissors, chalk, pins).

Completing of the work

• Place the prepared fabric on a flat surface with the wrong side up.
• Attach the pattern and outline the outline using tailor's chalk or sharp soap.

Advice! If you are afraid that the pattern will slip during the process, secure it to the fabric using safety pins.

• Carefully cut out the workpiece with scissors.
• Cut out the second piece in a mirror image.

Attention! When cutting, add a 1cm margin to the seam allowance.

• Next, fold the blanks with the front side inward and pin them together with pins. If desired, you can stitch with a contrasting thread.
• Then we stitch the sides, leaving the narrowest edge uncovered.
• We take out the pins or remove the basting.
• At the corners we trim the seam allowances at an angle of 45º.
• Through the open edge, turn the workpiece right side out.
• Carefully straighten the folds and corners, and then steam with an iron.
• Fold the open edge inward and stitch.
• Next we form a loop. To do this, we turn the narrow side four centimeters and stitch it.

This elegant headscarf is ready to use.

Tying such an accessory will not be difficult. It is enough to pull any edge through the loop and smooth out the folds beautifully. By adjusting the degree of tightening of the fabric, you will get different wearing options: from a feminine tie to a flirty bow.