NEW! Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions

Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions at the NZP Blog

NEW! Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions

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Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions at the NZP Blog

NEW! Sew a Turtleneck Scarf for chilly spring days, and have built-in convenience for pulling scarf up over nose and mouth – during brisk morning walks with cool spring winds.

NEW! Watch our Stitch it! Sisters Stitch it! in Minutes: S!S Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial Video

NEW! Watch our Stitch it! Sisters Stitch it! in Minutes: S!S Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial Video

Watch our NEW! 4-minute Stitch it! Sisters Stitch it! in Minutes video – and see how Deanna quickly makes our Turtleneck Scarf with a serger. Our Turtleneck Scarf can be sewn in just 30-minutes, from just one easy fabric rectangle, and our easiest-ever sewing techniques!

Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions at the NZP Blog

Be sure to choose a Stretch Jersey Knit Fabric with 5% Spandex for your Turtleneck Scarf sewing project. This lightweight stretch cotton knit fabric provides a smooth hand, stylish drape, and about a 50% four-way stretch — for added comfort. Or, choose to make a scarf from a cotton t-shirt or knit top with 5% Spandex.

Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions at the NZP Blog

Our New! Turtleneck Scarf can be sewn in 30-minutes, from just one easy fabric rectangle and our easiest-ever sewing techniques.

 

Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions at the NZP Blog

NEW! Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions

Approximate Finished Size 9-1/2″ Wide x 8-1/2 Long.

The NZP Team is designing projects and patterns to be sewn with Nancy Zieman’s innovative sewing techniques. Within each of our blog sewing tutorial and patterns, we give you construction tips and specific sewing hints, along with tool tips to make sewing fun and enjoyable – even for beginners. You’ll find that in a matter of minutes, you can sew fashion accessories – like our NEW Turtle Neck Scarf!

 

Choose Your Turtleneck Scarf Size

Note From Team Nancy Zieman Productions Using a tape measure, measure forehead circumference – just above eyebrows: If forehead circumference measures 20-1/2″- 21-1/2″ make a size Small/Medium Turtleneck Scarf. If forehead circumference measures 21-1/2″-22-1/2″ make a size Medium/Large Turtleneck Scarf. We’re making a size Small/Medium Turtleneck Scarf in this sewing tutorial.

 

Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions at the NZP Blog

Prepare & Cut Fabric

JT445_01 Quilter’s Starch Savvy available at shopnzp.com

Note From Team Nancy Zieman ProductionsPrepare your fabrics! Pre-treat fabric by steaming and pressing, then, stabilize fabrics for the sewing process by pressing and starching fabrics with June Tailor’s Starch Savvy. Press and starch, press and starch.

  •  Cut One Fabric Rectangle 18″ long by 21″ wide for size Small/Medium. Be sure to cut the fabric rectangle with the greatest fabric stretch across the 21″ width. (For a Size Medium/Large, cut one fabric rectangle 18″ long by 23″ wide: for a 10-1/2″ wide x 8-1/2 long finished scarf).
  • Update! Deanna, from Team NZP, stitched a Turtleneck Scarf for her husband – with One Fabric Rectangle measuring 22-1/2″ long by 23-1/2″ wide – cut from 5/8 yd Stretch Jersey Knit Fabric. Be a designer, and choose your own custom fabric rectangle size!

 Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions at the NZP Blog

Stitch Turtleneck Scarf

  • Fold fabric rectangle, right sides together, meeting 21″ long edges. Pin.
NEW! Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions

Note From Team Nancy Zieman ProductionsSet sewing machine for a “wobble-stitch”: Choose a slight zigzag (2.0-2.5 length and .5 width). On the garment outside, this stitch will give the appearance of a straight stitch, while providing a slight amount of stretch to the seam! Or, choose a 4-thread overlock serger stitch. Now’s the perfect time to use that serger!

  • Stitch or serge seam with 1/4″ seam allowance, or use the edge of your presser foot as a guide. Be sure to backstitch at seam beginning and ending. For extra durability during wear–stitch this seam again, stitching over original stitching line. No need to double stitch this seam if you’re stitching with a serger!

NEW! Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions

  •  Press seam flat, then press open or press to one side.

 

Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions at the NZP Blog
  • Fold fabric tube, right sides together, stacking and aligning stitched seam. Pin.
  • Measure and mark a 3″-4″ opening along cut edges, staying about 3″-4″ away from seam.
Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions at the NZP Blog
  • Stitch or serge seam with 1/4″ seam allowance, or use the edge of your presser foot as a guide. Be sure to backstitch at each side of 3″-4″ opening. Turn Scarf right side out through seam opening.
NEW! Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions
Note From Team Nancy Zieman ProductionsBefore moving on to the finishing step, go ahead and try on your scarf-in-process. Slip scarf over head and check for your desired fit. If scarf is too loose, turn inside out and restitch seam (above) taking a deeper seam allowance. 
Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions at the NZP Blog
 Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions at the NZP Blog
Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions at the NZP Blog
Wear your new Turtleneck Scarf as a fashion scarf, a fabric face covering, and even wear as a headband accessory. Our New! Turtleneck Scarf is such a fast and fun sewing project, you’ll be sewing several Turtleneck Scarves in as little as one-hour! 1/2 yard Stretch Jersey Knit Fabric makes two Turtleneck Scarves.

Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions at the NZP Blog

 

Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions at the NZP Blog

 

Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions at the NZP Blog

NEW! Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial – Tools & Supplies:

NEW! Watch our Stitch it! Sisters Stitch it! in Minutes: S!S Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial Video

NEW! Watch our Stitch it! Sisters Stitch it! in Minutes: S!S Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial Video

Watch our NEW! 4-minute Stitch it! Sisters Stitch it! in Minutes video – and see how Deanna quickly makes our Turtleneck Scarf with a serger. Our Turtleneck Scarf can be sewn in just 30-minutes, from just one easy fabric rectangle, and our easiest-ever sewing techniques!

 

 

 

 

Happy Sewing!

Team Nancy Zieman

Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.

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44 Comments

  • Susan Du
    April 15, 2020

    This would be extremely handy when making adjustments for pattern fitting. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  • Lorna
    April 15, 2020

    Thank you for offering this pattern. With elastic for sewing masks virtually impossible to find this is a great alternative.

  • LoAnn TrowbridgeThanking
    April 15, 2020

    Thank you for the opportunity to win. I love the turtleneck scarf/mask.

  • Carolyn T
    April 15, 2020

    Great idea! Thanks, Stitch it! Sisters, for your updates and notes along with the classic “Nancy’s tips.”

  • C Ragin>
    April 15, 2020

    Can you give the finished measurements of the scarf please. Should the stretchiest grain of the fabric be going around the neck? I may be confused but the instructions seem to have the stretch going up and down. I hope you can clarify for me. Thanks.

    • Jan B
      April 15, 2020

      C. Ragin, I agree with you. The instructions clearly say to have the greatest stretch along the 21″ measurement, which ends up being the up and down part rather than the around the neck part. I hope the pattern writer will respond with a clarification.

        • Juanita
          January 31, 2021

          I cannot figure what I’m doing wrong! When it’s inside out, the stretch is going around, when I turn it right side out, the stretch goes up & down! Help!

  • jane gustinis
    April 15, 2020

    Thank you for this pattern. I was very excited to see it. I have made many masks for donations but personally I find them hard to wear. I am very anxious to try this.

  • Dixie
    April 15, 2020

    I love the turtleneck scarf that could be used as a mask.

  • Bonnye
    April 15, 2020

    Great idea. I like to have a scarf that covers my neck when the wind is blowing.

  • Janet
    April 15, 2020

    What a great idea. These would make nice little gifts and stocking stuffers.

  • Noreen
    April 15, 2020

    It’s cold when I walk in the mornings, and I’ve been wearing an ear warmer around my neck. Now I’ll just make a couple of these turtleneck scarves. Thanks for sharing the pattern.

  • Andrea Letourneau
    April 15, 2020

    This is a great scrap-buster for my leftover knit fabrics 🙂

  • Patti Lawler
    April 15, 2020

    Terrific idea. No sore ears from wearing a mask.

  • Linda S.
    April 15, 2020

    Such a great idea for the cold, especially for using up leftover fabric in my stash. Thanks.

  • Candice
    April 15, 2020

    Usually I am not one to wear a turtle neck of any kind (not enough of a neck!), but I know several people who would love this. Since I now have to do the outside chores (lost my husband), I am putting me at the top of that list! And I have tons of fabric to use!
    I’m also thinking of the young grandkids – has somebody made them that small? What were your measurements? Hoping I don’t have to do a ton of trial and error.
    Thanks for the inspiration!

  • Cynthia d.
    April 15, 2020

    I am looking forward to making this today! Thank you for this great idea! My guys & their friends will love them. 😉 Stay well everyone!

  • Kathleen Z
    April 15, 2020

    This stretch mask will solve the problem of
    the woven fabric one I made for my
    husband as it is not comfortable.
    Will certainly make this one with his favorite color.
    Thank you for all the wonderful ideas you have given me in the past also. K.

  • Barb K
    April 15, 2020

    The sliding gauge looks like a very handy tool! Thank you for all your great tutorials!!

  • Clovis
    April 15, 2020

    Would be great to wear all year round.

  • Louise Johnson
    April 15, 2020

    Another great idea for an easy and rather normal looking mask. We who sew really are some of the most creative people in the world!!! Yay us!!!

  • Kathy
    April 15, 2020

    This is so timely to make as we need to social distance

  • Sunni
    April 15, 2020

    Thanks for the instructions. I’ll make some for myself and a bunch of friends who would make good use of the turtleneck.

  • Jody R
    April 15, 2020

    After making masks, this would be a nice change. Already have a sliding gauge and love it. I use it every day!!

  • Susan
    April 16, 2020

    This pattern is so easy that one can make multiple scarf/mask cover-ups. The 5 in 1 sliding gauge looks like a real handy tool to have part of one’s sewing kit.

  • L Watson
    April 16, 2020

    I think everyone in the family could use these!
    Thanks for the pattern!

  • pamela smith
    April 16, 2020

    Thanks for the perfect free pattern at the perfect time! Pam

  • Terri C
    April 16, 2020

    I love this idea, thank you for sharing!

  • Melinda Lee
    April 17, 2020

    I was excited to see that you are offering this instruction on sewing a
    versatile turtle neck scarf!
    Thank you.

  • Louise Johnson
    April 17, 2020

    I have made similar scarves for winter from old sweaters, but this is great to give me more masks and to reduce the number of t-shirts that I never wear. Thank you.

  • Mary J Schultz
    April 18, 2020

    What a cinch to make! It took me longer to locate a piece of fabric from my stash than it did to cut and sew this scarf together. And so stylish, as an essential worker I can make one to match any outfit. Thank you so much!!!

  • Karen L
    April 18, 2020

    I was just speaking to someone about this kind of scarf after making her a mask. She uses hers in the cold weather and loves it. My son-in-law could use it to keep the sun off the back of his neck where the sun’s rays have done some damage. This is such a great and easy idea. Wish I had some appropriate fabric to try it out. Guess that will have to wait.

  • Cindy Kahrs
    April 18, 2020

    This pattern is something I can’t wait to try. Making masks and out of elastic. Have been using t-shirts for ties. Now I can use the extra t-shirt fabric for this pattern. Thanks!

  • Linda Johnson
    April 18, 2020

    Brilliant 🙂 I am making them for some of the front line care workers that I know. I am also starting to make Christmas gifts. What a gift.
    God Bless
    Linda J.

  • Anita G
    April 19, 2020

    I’m making this for my daughter who has survived 2 cancers and needs to bundle up all year long, both summer and winter. Thank you for sharing this wonderful pattern. I’m waiting for the fabric and other items I ordered from NZ.

  • Robin Roberts
    April 28, 2020

    I’m a beginner sewer. I’m going to give this a try.

  • thelma weaver
    April 30, 2020

    i’m a little slow with directions, when you fold over with the right sides facing does that mean that i sew all four pieces together up to the opening,? thank-you.

  • thelma weaver
    May 1, 2020

    can any of you answer my question,?

  • Janice Zwiers
    September 1, 2020

    Great tutorial! Very explanatory! I think I can even make this one! Lol
    I am going to try tomorrow. I will be using my BabyLock sewing machine since I dont have a surger. Wish me luck! Jan

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