Infinity Scarf

In this Infinity Scarf Tutorial, I’m going to show you how to make one in either a child or adult size.

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Please read the full instructions before getting started.

Wash, dry, and press your fabric before starting your project. A bit of prep now prevents shrinking and means your garment will stay the same size you made it.

Never leave a child or baby unattended or allow to sleep in a garment made from one of our patterns with ties, snaps, buttons, or anything they could remove, choke on, or get caught on. Always use caution if you are unsure. We love our patterns, but we love your bundles of joy more!

Size Range

Newborn – 12yrs, Womens XXS-5XL, Mens XXS - 4XL

You can use pretty much any kind of fabric for infinity scarves. I used a sweater knit from Sincerely Rylee on one side of my child scarf and a floral jersey rayon blend from Girl Charlee on the other side. For an adult version I used flannel on one side and fleece on the other.

One thing to note is that if you may want to adjust your measurements slightly if using a thinner or thicker fabric. Go a bit narrower and longer if using a super thick combo and a bit wider and shorter if using really thin, drapey fabric.

Fabric Requirements 60 inches/150 cm wide (in YARDS)

* If you are using a narrower fabric, a directional print, or a fabric with nap you may need more.
** Make sure to wash, dry, and press all fabrics before cutting out in case they shrink.

You will need:

• Thread to match
• Tools needed are sewing machine, needles, pins or clips, iron, scissors, ruler, or tape measure, cutting mat.

Cut each one of the pieces needed. Seam allowances are all included so just cut them as is listed below.

Cutting Charts – The dimensions for the rectangular pieces (in INCHES) are below:

Cutting Checklist: 

• Adult Size: 2 strips of fabric; they can be the same or contrasting (one is for the outer fabric, the other is the inside/lining fabric)
• Child Size: 2 strips of fabric; they can be the same or contrasting (one is for the outer fabric, the other is the inside/lining fabric)

Tips for Sewing with Knit Fabrics

Using a serger is not a necessity to sew with knit fabrics! Here are a few tips to get the best results on a regular sewing machine:

• Use a ball point needle of a size appropriate to your fabric when working with knits – The ball point needle has a slightly rounded tip and will prevent from damaging the fibre. Use ball point pins or clips and, if you can’t, use regular pins into the seam allowance and you should be just fine.
• Use a stretch stitch – You can use either a short and narrow zigzag or a stretch stitch (lightning bolt stitch) for construction. Test on a scrap of fabric to find which stitch and tension settings work best for you. You don’t want the fabric to pucker under your stitches.
• Your machine might have many fancy stretch stitches and you are welcome to play with them, but often the basic zigzag or stretch stitch are just right.
• Use a walking foot – Using a walking-foot is not a necessity but it is highly recommended when working on a stretchy knit. The walking-foot helps to prevent one layer of fabric from stretching out while sewing. Both layers of fabrics are fed at the same time under your needle.
• Reduce your presser foot tension – Some machines will allow you to change your presser foot tension. Check your manual to see how to reduce your presser foot tension. Reducing tension will prevent your fabric from stretching while it goes through the machine.
• Use a ball point twin-needle (double needle) for top stitching – Using a twin-needle will give you a regular double line of straight stitches on the right side and a short and stretchy zigzag on the wrong side. Alternately, if you don’t own a twin needle, you can use a medium size zigzag stitch for hemming and topstitching. I like to lengthen my stitch a little when top stitching with the twin needle. Test on a scrap of fabric to find what works best for you.
• Finishing the seams – Because knits don’t fray, it isn’t strictly necessary to finish your seams. That being said, you will achieve a more polished and durable look if you do an overcasting or zigzag stitch on your raw edges. 

Here is an example of some of the stitches you could use.

From left to right: Ballpoint twin-needle, narrow zigzag, stretch stitch (lightning bolt), overcasting

⅜ inch seam allowance included  – Top stitching ⅛ inch – Basting ⅛ inch

Sewing –

1. You can either cut your fabric in one piece along the selvedge, or if it is directional, you can cut it along the cut edge and sew two shorter pieces together to get your total length. If you chose the latter, cut out two pieces that equal your total length, plus ⅜ inch and lay them together with right sides facing. Sew along the short end with a ⅜ inch seam allowance, as shown above, so you end up with one long piece. Do the same for your second piece if needed.
2. After you have your two rectangles cut out, lay them together with right sides touching and pin along the top and bottom of the long sides. Sew along both long sides with a ⅜ inch seam allowance. Tip: It is a good idea to sew the same direction for both sides in case your fabric walks on you. That way you can just trim the excess of the bottom edge and your fabric won’t be twisted.
3. Once you have a long tube, press your seams, and then fold the tube inside itself, so right sides are touching.
4. Match up your seams and pin around the opening.
5. Sew around your opening, leaving 2-3 inch unsewn so you can turn your scarf right side out.
6. Turn your scarf right side out by pushing it through the opening you left. The last step is to hand sew or top stitch the opening closed. All set! You now have an infinity scarf!

Congratulations, your Infinity Scarf is done. Enjoy! 

We would love to hear how you got on and see photos of your finished project!

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