Create a fashionable scarf in under an hour? You may think I’m kidding, but with Sew Amazing Scarves, a yard of fun fabric, and a sewing machine or serger you will be able to do just that. The scarf sewing is absolutely easy and you’ll make a splash with this versatile accessory.
Sew Amazing Scarves, three-part Sewing With Nancy series, is this week’s online Sewing With Nancy feature. Watch online, on PBS, or DVD.
“O” Sew Easy Scarf
The first scarf idea you’ll see is the “O” Sew Easy Scarf. Made with a single layer of lightweight fabric, a simple “O” shape is cut out, and then the edges are serged. The scarf can be simply worn like a pullover or transformed with some creative draping ideas. (The pattern for this scarf or wrap is included in the book.) Consider making this scarf from a wool fabric for fall.
Double Layer “O” Sew Easy Scarf
If the single layer “O” Sew Easy Scarf is appealing to you, consider this option of making it a double layer. Using a short top layer and longer bottom layer, the look is ideal for evening with only a minimum of time invested. This is an ideal serger project.
Convertible-Ride Scarf
If I owned a convertible, I’d choose a hot pink number, buy a big floppy hat and wear this scarf cavalierly around my neck! Since a new car isn’t in my future, I’ll wear this scarf while driving my minivan. If you’re in need of a mental get-away, this easy-to-sew scarf has daydreaming possibilities. Choose two coordinating fabrics and a ribbon accent. That’s it!
Double De-Lite Scarf
Select two compatible fabrics, cut bias strips, finish the edges, and after stacking and sewing the layers together, you’ll find that you’ve created a flowing, graceful neck wrap. I call it the Double De-Lite Scarf; it’s a delightful process to create and a stunning way to frame your face.
Pendant Scarf
During the show, I demonstrate how to cut and sew a bias scarf. Use that knowledge to make another scarf, this time choosing a medium weight fabric, such as rayon batik. Slip on scarf accents and almost instantly you’ll have a pendant scarf.
Be-Jeweled Scarf
I’m not a jewelry maker, but a few bangles purchased from the beads section of a craft store along with fabric make a 2-in-1 scarf idea. Simple sewing, hand and machine, plus a simple technique of knotting the fabric, will transform an ordinary scarf to a be-jeweled neck wrap.
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What’s your favorite scarf so far? Vote and you could be the random winner of the book, Sew Amazing Scarves. Twenty scarves are included in the book, plus patterns for the designs that are not rectangles. You can vote the following two weeks—more scarves will be featured! Winner will be announced April 2.
Thanks for reading my blog titled Sew a Versatile Hobo Tote. I appreciate all your comments sharing your favorite tote options. The random winner of a Trace ‘n Create Template–Hobo Tote Collection is Judy D. She said: Option 5 with the scarf. I love it!!!
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Thank you for your article! I love scarves and accessorizing them with my clothing and jewelry. Scarves add something new to an old garment to spice it up! Thank you for visiting my sewing blog!
I have enjoyed your shows for years!
I like the Be-Jeweled Scarf.
Love Knotted-Up Scarf!
I love, love the Knot scarf, I love scarves, but sometimes they can be too “fussy”. That 1 is perfect!
Love the idea that you keep up with where we are! Easy and quick to do,,,
Simple S curve for my choice…
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My favorite is the O Scarf. I’m thinking of many additions to my boring wardrobe. It also speaks Spring for its color and newness in the design itself.
Be-Jeweled is elegant.
I love them all but especially the ones that have EASY in the title!!
Loved the Convertible-Ride Scarf, also the title cracked me up. Looks so much easier to do than the last two scarves I sewed. Would do this one on my Serger.
I love them all… My neighbor is in love with any kind of scarf, what great ideas to make for her…
I especially like the double de-lite scarf.
I love all of them but the Double De-Lite Scarf is my fav!
Double De-Lite is my favorite. It will be more flattering to my square jaw!
Dearest Nancy,
I like the pendant scarf. I wear a scarf almost everyday in the winter. I like how I can dress up even a simple Tee shirt. I wear lots of one color cotton long sleeve Tee shirts all winter. All I have to do is add a scarf and tie it up. There are several different ways to tie them. Adding a colorful scarf, to a one color shirt, just spikes the punch ! I also find that it is a layer of clothing that gives me extra warmth. And best of all I can take it off if I am too warm. A scarf can add so much to your wardrobe without a lot of expense. Long live the scarf !! As Always, Jennifer
Love all of the scarves, but Oh, So Easy is just that and if short on time it serves well.
“O” scarf is my favorite. Wish I could buy the book on Amazon.
I like the double delight scarf I am always cold and with this scarf you can always change the look by changing one or two of the scarfs. What a great idea for traveling withouth the weight of having multiple scarfs to change your outfits. Way to go!!
I love the be-jeweled. It’s like jewelry and a scarf all in one. Style and elegance but simple..
I love the BeJeweled
I like the subtle twist of the beJeweled
I like all the scarves, but th O sew simple is my favorite.
The bejeweled scarf is really stunning.
My favorite is the “O” scarf; I think it’s wonderful!
I think the “O” scarf is wonderful; it’s my favorite.
I really enjoy wearing scarves. I like them all, but the Double De-Lite is my favorite!
I have THE perfect pendant for a pendant scarf. I would love to try them all!
I love all of them and I am voting for the be jeweled scarf! I would love to win
I have a convertible–now NEED the convertible scarf! Love the pendant scarf, as well!!! I will have to research to see if your program comes to our PBS!!!
I love the Be-Jeweled scarf!!!
I like the bejeweled scarf. As soon as I saw it I thought of a black and gold fabric with black beads for my youngest daughter. She loves making jewelry.
I love the Double Delite scarf…I am usually too warm wearing scarves but I’d like to try this one as it looks as though I wouldn’t be too warm. Thanks!
I think the Pendant Scarf is gorgeous! My second favorite would be the O Scarf. They are all beautiful and look like a lot of fun to make!
I like the convertible Ride scarf the best. Like you, I can see myself in the vintage vette, wearing this scarf.
My favorite is the “O” sew easy scarf. It looks like it could add a little bit of drama and warmth to your wardrobe. It’s different and has many possibilities.
Love them all but the double O catches my fancy.
I love ghe pendant scarf. I think it would be fun to change up the pendants!!!
I like the double delight as it is so light & airy looking.
I like the Pendant Scarf..it is really elegant looking. So many variations are running around in
my head!
I like all the scarves! I think I would try the Pendant Scarve first. Love your show!
The O scarf is unusual and it excites me in to wanting to make one.
LOVE LOVE LOVE the pendant scarf. So many ways to change a look.
The O So Easy, as I am a beginner .
I really like the O Sew Easy and the Double O Sew Easy. They would be fun to wear.
Dear Nancy,
The Double De-Lite is my favorite. Love your show and your blog.
Fran
I like the pendant scarf.
My favorite is the convertible ride scarf. I owned a convertible in my youth and this scarf would have made me feel even more “cool” if I had worn it. Thanks for great ideas. Ready made scarves are outrageously expensive. This book not only give great creative ideas but can truly pay for itself if you wear scarves.
Love, love, love the dobule de-lite.
I love the “O Sew Easy” scarf. A light cover up for bare shoulders in the summer, and a little extra warmth in the winter!
I like the O Sew Easy scarf. It looks pretty, could be nice and warm in wool as suggested, and would really showcase the fabric!
Double de-lite is my choice. So lovely!
I love the Double De-Lite scarf. I have knitted scarfs for years and recently found instructions for an easy fabric scarf, which I made. I would like to make more scarfs for presents in different patterns.
Double De-Lite Scarf looks quite elegant. It would add a unique flair to a casual outfit.
The Pendant Scarf would take jeans and a T to a whole new level.
I wonder … would the De-Lite with a pendant be too much?
I love the Double De-Lite scarf. I have always knitted scarfs and just recently found instructions online for an easy fabric scarf, which I made. It was so simple I would like to make more for granddaughters and daughters-in-law, using different patterns.
That convertible scarf would brighten up my 28.5-year-old pickup!
I love the convertible scarf. Nancy looks very nice wearing it. I hope I win your book. I have been watching your great programs for over 18 years. Keep up the good work.
Thank you.
I like the convertible ride scarf. Nancy looks very pretty wearing it. I would love to win your book, I have been watching your great programs for 18 years or more.
Thank You.
I love them all. The double o looks like I can make for tonight’s party. Already in the making. Thanks for all the inspiring ideas.
I like the Double O Sew Easy. It gives you the extra coverage you might need to add a splash of color to your outfit
Double De-lite is my favorite; they are all beautiful!
I Love the Double De-Lite Scarf. It appears to be very versatile.
Love the bejeweled scarf!
I have just had my grand and great granddaughters move in with me ( to help me as I recover from open heart surgery with complications and a minor stroke.) I would so love to make some of these scarves for them.
Be-Jeweled Scarf is super pretty!
I love the O sew easy scarf, what a great idea!
Love the pendant scarf, and I already have the rayon batik at home!
I love the O Sew Easy and the Double O! Just the thing for air conditioning.
The double O is my favorite…think of the combos you can make!
My favorite is the Convertible-Ride Scarf because I would definitely wear this with my summer/spring tank tops.
Love, love, love the “O” scarf! I need this book! Please pick me!!!!
I love all of these and I would create and sew all of these! Lovely inspiring creative giveaway gift! Creative inspirations and sewing blessings!
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I love the double o sew easy scarf. U think it could be made so many ways and different looks.
I could make a different scarf for each person in the family for Christmas. What fun the whole process would be!
Love all youdo, always inspire’s me, to much to do not enough time!!!!
How beautiful they all are .. Thanks for the chance to win !
I like all of them……. sew much fun
My favorite is the double layer O sew easy scarf. In watching you make on the PBS show I found that it looked a lot more versatile. I love scarves that I can use for shawls as well as neck scarfs. Here in the south we don’t have use for coats much of the time.
I love your show . I was thrilled when I found the PBS station here in SC was carrying your show. I was so afraid that after all the years of watching up north I would be deprived.
Sew ON!
Pat B.
I love the Bejeweled scarves. I hope to win one of the books. I need to find ways to help with my social security. I think this is just what I need. Being partially handicapped it is not possible to get a job at 72 yrs old. thank you
These scarves are an excuse to buy more gorgeous fabric! Thanks for adding to my addiction!
I would make these for my granddaughter who is a freshman in high school….she would love everyone of them!
The double layer “O” Sew Easy scarf is my favorite! It’s perfect for when it’s too warm for a jacket but some kind of cover accessory is needed. With fabric variations, it could go anywhere and be worn with anything. However, they are all beautiful!
I like them all so far, but the Double Layer “O” Sew Easy Scarf is my favorite so far. I would love to win this book. I see my GD loving these!
I love the double delight, looks so glamorous! Actually love them all would love to make them for Christmas presents or Mothers Day!
I’m really drawn to the double de lite – but really want this book to try them all. I have the previous scarf book and have been enjoying making them. Thank you for all the fun ideas.
I love the bejeweled scarf! You don’t have to worry about what necklace to wear with what scarf just combine the two and “viola” beautiful accent to any outfit!
Gotta say, I love the pendant scarf the best. I have so many of my mother’s old fancy dress costume jewelry that would look fab(!) with a scarf framing it!
I love the D and double D. I have just the right fabric. Can’t wait to make
I really enjoy your show. Unfortunately our local PBS station stopped airing your show. I am so disappointed.
I like the Double De-Lite Scarf! It look very dressy.
I like the “O” Sew Easy. Thanks
I love the pendant scarf. This is a wonderful book!
My favorite scarf is the pink, shall I call it the bubble scarf. My niece would go crazy for this one
These scarves are great, esp. for spring. By the way, the only time floppy hats stay on your head in a moving convertible is in the movies!!LOL
Love the double d-lite scarf. The solid with a print looks so dressy and dainty. Thanks for great ideas.
The Double DeLite
The Double De-lite scarf would look lovely in silvers and light gray. I so want to make this scarf
I like the Double De-Lite
I really like the Double De-Lite Scarf. It’s just so feminine and flowing!! I’d LOVE to win this book and put my new serger to work creating these beauties for myself, as well as gifts! I looked for this book recently at your booth at the Sewing and Quilting Expo in Lakeland, FL.
Pendant scarf looks fun!
Love the Pendant Scarf – so many different ways to use this and with all the jewelry in your stash. LOVE THE IDEA
Love the Double De lite as it is cut on the bias.
I like the Double Delight scarf. It is a look I could see myself wearing. I think the bias cut and the fabrics used in the photo make it look lightweight and feminine. I love your blog!!
Nancy, it’s hard to pick just one scarf that I like, but I guess if I can’t say “all of them”, I’ll pick double de-life scarf. Love watching your show and record all of them.
Love the double de-lite but would probably want to make all the scarves. Love to have the book!!!
Hi Nancy, Always loved your shows & have many, many on tape. Your tips have been very helpful in sew many cases. This past Christmas I made up scarves for both men (wool & fringing the ends) & ladies of so many pieces of fabrics I had & had everyone chose which they preferred.
I am torn between the Convertible-Ride Scarf and the Be-Jeweled Scarf and they are both also in my favorite colors. I think I would have to pick the Bejeweled Scar, and then sew small findings into the scarf so that I could use it with and without the jewelry! You could also then make it in all seasons fabrics, and add heavier or lighter jewelry depending on the season and the fabric. One scarf, many looks!
I like the pendant scarf. It is so hard to pick just one scarf, they are all so pretty.
The Double De-lite scarf looks Delightful!
I love your scarves! I want to make some! My picks would be the double De-lite scarf and the convertible-ride scarf. Oh, I hope I win your book! I love your books Nancy!
Love the Double De-Lite scarf!
I save your programs on WI PBS. I have watched your Sew Amazing Scarfs show “sew” many times I could probably repeat word for word!
Be-Jeweled Scarf