Summer scarf made of fabric. French scarf: pattern and sewing. How to sew a scarf with an elastic band

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I’ll share a great find and tell you, how to sew it yourself beautiful accessory!

We will talk about the French scarf. She is also a pediment, she is also a transforming headscarf. Wonderful thing. I recommend it to every woman...

Remember the expression: “Details make the image”?

Add a new scarf or headscarf to your established look and you will notice how you have changed appearance generally.

You don't have to run to the store for a new accessory. You can sew it yourself. Or from a ready-made but boring scarf or scarf.

Transformable headscarf can decorate your outfit easily and gracefully. 10+ tying methods are just the beginning! Once you get going, your imagination will help you come up with your own options for wearing a pediment.

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The accessory is a rectangular neck scarf. One end is elongated and there is a loop at the end. The presence of a loop allows you to vary the ways of tying the pediment.

The French scarf is a double-sided item. You can cut out parts from one type of fabric or combine two different patterns and colors.

Sewing a headscarf is easy. It is enough to have some sewing skills and know the selected materials.

Selection of materials

Choose fabrics that suit you in color and texture.

A transforming accessory can be made from:

• silks;
• light woolen fabrics;
• thin x
• and etc.

Chiffon, silk or viscose are suitable for summer. In winter, cotton or wool fabrics are appropriate.

Lightweight can be used knitted fabrics, fabrics made from bamboo fibers and fabrics using polyester.

For sewing scarves, it is preferable to choose natural fabrics.

Important condition– the fabric should be light, well-draped, comfortable to wear. Depending on your desire and mood, you can make a scarf from a dense material that holds its shape well, but is not rigid.

By the way, I have one scarf made from thick but transparent polyester and staple fabric. It turned out soft and moderately holding its shape. You can look for a variety of combinations.

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Note to those who knit:

A French scarf can be knitted using the same pattern. As a rule, crochet is used for such purposes.

So, how to sew a French scarf? Below are recommendations for cutting and sewing a beautiful accessory.

To cut and sew a French scarf - transformer you will need:

• pattern paper;
• threads;
• a piece of fabric 30-35 cm long; fabric with a width of 1.2 m;
• scissors;
• ruler;
• tape measure;
• pencil;
• sewing machine;
• iron.

I did the cutting based on the dimensions of the pattern found on the Internet (unfortunately, the authorship is unknown).

I determined experimentally that the sizes can be changed. It is best to cut the elongated end of the scarf according to the measurement of the neck circumference.

Otherwise, the scarf will either dangle around the neck (in my first version it turned out like this, I had to shorten it), or, on the contrary, it will tighten the neck.

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1. Draw a pattern according to the diagram on a suitable sheet of paper.
2. Prepare the fabric for cutting;
3. Pin the pattern to the material folded in two layers (if you are using two types of fabric, then lay them face to face strictly along the grain thread);
4. Trace the pattern along the outline;
5. Cut out pieces and set aside.

Sewing a French scarf

Now - fantasize!

You can wear a scarf with classic suit, dress or jacket. Depending on the texture and color, it looks beautiful with a variety of things.

The French scarf gives room to your imagination. You can come up with many variations to update and decorate your usual outfits. Try it.

Look possible ways tying a French scarf.

Conclusion

As you have seen, it is not at all difficult to sew a beautiful accessory - a transformable French scarf.

Pay attention to the properties of the selected materials, the selection of stitches and do not neglect simple rules when cutting, then the sewn item will delight you and will be worn with pleasure.

I love transformable things! I recently talked about transformable clothes, in case you missed it

A French transformable headscarf goes to my transformative clothing collection with a solid A+.

With best wishes, Elena Krasovskaya

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A headscarf is a headdress made of fabric in the shape of a one-piece isosceles triangle or a square piece of fabric folded diagonally. The accessory is placed on the head and tied at two short ends under the chin or around the neck.

Considered a subject of Slavic national costume. Simple headscarves were worn by peasant women. Embroidered options bigger size, known as scarves and shawls, were worn by noblewomen. This accessory was also in fashion during various periods of the 20th century.

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History of the scarf

A scarf is a modification of a scarf folded diagonally, an oblique line from one to the opposite corner. The first women's headdresses in the history of costume were made in the form of simple rectangular strips of fabric. In many traditional cultures, including Slavic, married woman was obliged to cover her head and hair. In different regions of the world, such strips of fabric were gradually transformed into headdresses: shawls, scarves, capes, and hats.

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A scarf is a lightweight version of a scarf, which was folded diagonally in half to obtain long ties. In this form, the scarf was covered over the head and tied under the chin or wrapped around the neck. The summer and decorative scarf was made in the form of a finished triangle. In the 20th century, this accessory was introduced into everyday life by famous actresses and public figures: Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy.

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In the 50s and 60s, a small silk scarf folded in half was fashionable to be worn as a headdress or around the neck as a decoration. In the USSR, the red pioneer tie was just a neck scarf. Since then the accessory has remained in women's wardrobe as a stylized retro item or as part of the uniform of flight attendants, for example, and nurses.

In the 10s of the 21st century, designers again brought the headscarf to the catwalks. Bright, contrasting shawls, scarves and scarves are offered by both Russian and European fashion houses.

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How to sew a scarf

Due to the simplicity of the cut, making a scarf with your own hands does not require a pattern or special skills. It can be sewn from any fabric of medium thickness and density. Satin weave silk has the best appearance and drapeability of the knot. Cotton is practical, but when tying a product made from it, the ends will not fall softly and beautifully. It is acceptable to use fine wool and viscose.

The easiest way to sew a scarf

1. Choose a suitable fabric that drapes easily.
2. Wrap a measuring tape around your head, measuring the length of the ends of the scarf. The optimal measurement length is at least 80 cm.
3. Draw a square with a side of approximately 55 cm directly on the fabric.
4. Make provisions for processing the edges: for a thin double hem, 0.8-1.0 cm is enough.
5. Cut out the part.

Sewing a scarf is essentially a process of finishing its edges. In products High Quality luxury level, the edges are hemmed with silk thread by hand. For a more invisible seam, you can carefully pull the thread out of the fabric after cutting. Taking the thinnest possible needle and matching silk thread, hem the scarf with a seam with a hem width of 0.3-0.4 cm. Machine processing with the so-called Moscow seam and overcast stitch is acceptable.

The final stage is wet-heat treatment of the product. Hot steam removes creases, thread tension and makes the edge flatter.

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Types of headscarves

In addition to the classic square headscarf, today the fashion world offers various modified versions:

• in lace for special ceremonies;
• for wearing as a full-fledged winter headdress made of woolen fabric;
• scarves combined with hats;
• children's models with an elastic fastener, protecting from the sun, for girls;
• knitted or crocheted.

Trends last year actively demonstrate the classic headscarf made of thick silk in winter collections. The return of retro style from various periods can be seen in accessories and headwear from the collections of leading fashion houses. Today, the scarf does not look like an outdated element of a suit, but in an updated color scheme it helps to create a fresh, fashionable wardrobe.

A very light and comfortable option for a summer headdress is a scarf with an elastic band. For girls with long and medium hair, this is a great option to protect themselves from the heat. The presence of an elastic band means that the headdress will not come undone, will not slip, put it on quickly, and wear it comfortably.

The headscarf has been popular in Rus' for a long time; it helps to avoid sunstroke, protect hair from burnout and wind. Now it is a stylish accessory with many options for tailoring, colors and patterns. In this article we will look at how to sew a scarf with an elastic band yourself, what materials and patterns are best to use.

What are the best fabrics to use?

When it comes to sewing clothes for a child, you inevitably think about the best fabrics to use. Nowadays, many are beginning to think about how material can affect human health. All more people recognize the positive impact of natural fabrics on well-being.

The ability of linen and silk materials to improve blood circulation is known; moreover, they have antibacterial properties, do not dry the scalp and do not damage the hair. Cotton fabric is universal. It won't be hot in summer like this light scarf on an elastic band. Natural knitted fabric is also suitable for girls. It is elastic and versatile. For summer days products made from chintz, calico, and satin are good.

Now they produce environmentally friendly fabrics from bamboo, nettle, soy, and hemp. After all, every year more and more people understand the benefits of natural things that not only decorate our body, but also take care of our health.

Sewing options

Before sewing a scarf with an elastic band, you need to think about the style of the future product. For small children, the best option would be a headscarf with an elastic, soft knitted insert around the entire head. It holds well, doesn’t slip, and doesn’t put any pressure on the baby’s skin at all.

The second sewing option could be a simple cotton scarf with an elastic band at the back, inserted into the same fabric as the main part. At the same time, it is sewn into the material, and a strip of fabric with an elastic band is gathered.

For older girls, you can offer to sew a bandana. Nowadays this version of a scarf with an elastic band made of knitted fabric is very popular. It is worn in different ways. The material can be gathered up and worn as a bandage. If you straighten the fabric, you get a knitted scarf that completely covers the surface of the top of the head. The elastic for this option is sewn longer than for the second proposed model.

The easiest option

If a child is uncomfortable wearing a scarf with tied edges, and the mother does not have a sewing machine, then there is the easiest method to insert an elastic band into a finished product. Take a store-bought scarf and trim off the sharp edges according to straight line. Next you need to attach a wide elastic band connecting both ends together.

To do this, you can simply sew it on by folding the edges of the scarf twice on the wrong side. Or you can hide the elastic in a tube made from cut fabric. The seams are all hidden inside, so it will not be visible that the scarf has been altered by hand.

Sewing scarves for kids

For the youngest girls, you can sew a scarf with an elastic band using the pattern suggested below. You will need two types of fabric: thin cotton for the main scarf and a knitted strip for the elastic around the head. The main fabric is folded in half on the wrong side and a pattern is made. You can make a lapel, or you can sew without it. Then the scarf will be lighter and thinner. The length and height of the pattern vary depending on the size of the child's head.

After cutting, you need to use an overlocker to finish the edges of the fabric. Next we will talk about the elastic band. A soft centimeter is used to measure the part of the head around the forehead and occipital area. Cut out a rectangle, the length of which corresponds to the measurement, and the width is twice as wide as the future elastic band. After this, on the wrong side you need to fold the rectangle in half and sew the material lengthwise. Then turn it right side out and iron it well. All that remains is to stitch the scarf to the knitted elastic. Then attach the resulting product to the baby’s head and, after adjusting the size, sew on the nape stripe. That's it, the scarf with an elastic band according to the pattern is ready.

Simple scarf with elastic at the back

This headdress is suitable for girls of any age. The fabric can be either cotton or silk. It is recommended to decorate the product with a sewn-in piping, tie it with a lace pattern using a hook, sew on an applique in the form of a flower or a child’s picture, and add a lapel. The elastic and piping can be sewn from the same material, for example, plain, and the main scarf can be sewn from floral or other bright fabric.

Before sewing a scarf with an elastic band, you need to take measurements of your head from the middle of your forehead to the back of your head. You will need a square of fabric the size of the scarf, an edging, and a double-width rectangle of material the size of the future elastic. It is advisable to have a sewing machine, then the scarf will turn out neater.

Scarf with elastic band: sewing master class

To sew, you need to take a square of fabric 25x25 cm and fold it diagonally. Iron so that the fold line is even. Next, the part is cut into two triangles. A braid is sewn onto the sides of one of them along the edges. Then both parts are folded with their front sides facing each other. From the inside you only need to stitch the lines with the braid. Then the product is turned right side out. You need to iron all the seams well and smooth out the edges of the triangle.

If you are sewing a scarf without braid, then you can simply fold the square in half without cutting it into two triangles. In order to subsequently sew the elastic at the back, the sharp corners of the workpiece are cut off and carefully stitched on both sides, as in the sample photograph.

Next, work begins on the elastic band. To do this, you need to measure a strip of fabric 6 cm wide, fold it in half with the wrong side up and stitch the edge. Then turn it back right side out and iron the edges and seams of the future scarf with an elastic band well. The master class is not difficult, so let's move on to the next stage. This is attaching an elastic band.

To make the fabric look gathered on it, you need to take a wide elastic band (for example, 2.5 cm) and insert it into this fabric tube, sewing it to the edge of the fabric with a basting stitch. Next, the workpiece is inserted into the raw edge of the scarf and attached to sewing machine along with an elastic band.

Having gathered the fabric with an elastic band, first try the scarf on the child’s head for the last time and attach it on the other side as well.

At the end, the product is well ironed on both sides. It’s not difficult to sew a scarf with an elastic band with your own hands.

Decorating a scarf

Exist different variants decorations finished product. You can make a bow from the same material or add a flower by attaching a large bead, pebble or bright button to the center. The applique looks beautiful. Basically, these are three-dimensional flowers with petals, ready-made pictures of cartoon characters or famous fairy tales.

The original decoration is openwork lace around the seams. They can be purchased at sewing supply stores or crocheted from thin cotton threads yourself. The piping can be a gathered ribbon or a strip of contrasting fabric sewn to the product along the contour of the head, that is, along the hypotenuse of the scarf triangle.

Decorating the finished product is a manifestation of the craftswoman’s imagination. The choice of decorative elements also depends on the age of the future owner of the headdress. Why not consult with your child? Girls are wonderful dreamers and inventors. Their advice may turn out to be quite original, and after the idea is implemented, the child will be very happy to wear such a thing.

Sewing a bandana for a girl

We told you how to sew a scarf with an elastic band for kids. There is an option for a similar headdress for older girls who have long hair. Bandanas are made from different fabrics. Knitted items are comfortable because they stretch well.

This product is sewn in two parts: a wide main strip and a narrow strip for the elastic. The only difficulty in the process is the careful laying out of the side folds, which make the transition from the wide to the narrow part of the scarf. You need to try to ensure that they are uniform and identical on both sides of the product. The rest is carried out according to the above recommendations.

For decoration, intersecting strips of the same fabric are sewn on top of the main part. More interesting option- to the base, in the places where the elastic is attached, inserts are made of light rectangular fabric with sharp ends. At the top or side of the scarf, the ends are tied into a bow.

Sewing such a headdress yourself is absolutely easy. By showing your imagination, you can become the owner of a unique product that will attract the attention of passers-by with the originality of the idea.

I want to talk about my own experience: my mistakes and some nuances. I have already sewn quite a few scarves like this))) I’m even thinking about making my beloved one happy with such a scarf;) Well... it’s a very necessary thing at the dacha.

But today I will sew a scarf for my two-year-old daughter.

1. So, choose the fabric. For this MK I chose this fabric - our scarf will be bright and festive)))

2. Take measurements.

I did NOT measure the child's head circumference. I immediately measured the required length of the scarf without an elastic band. Those. I applied a measuring tape from the ear to the other ear. Like this:

And here important point: when measuring the length of the product, pay attention that the seam that we get when sewing the main part of the scarf and the elastic does not fall on the eye. This is exactly what happened in my first scarf. Those. this became my #1 mistake. And it’s not very comfortable for my little one to wear that headscarf, because... the seam still puts pressure on the ears (sometimes to the point of redness).

Therefore, I add another 2-3 cm on each side. It’s better if the scarf is bigger and the elastic is smaller. (And don't forget about seam allowances - 1 cm on each side will be enough).

Now we decide on the width of the scarf. It’s all at your discretion: you can make a narrow stripe bandage, or you can make a wide scarf that covers almost the entire back of the head. I need the second option.

3. So, I need to cut out a rectangle measuring 43 cm by 25 cm. This is the main part of the scarf.

We lay out the fabric and cut the edge. I do the cutting exactly like this: the side narrow sides - along the lobe, and the wide sides - along the weft (so that during use the scarf stretches a little). Cut it out... admire it)))

Now we cut out a small rectangle in which our elastic band will hide. Its width = 2 * elastic band width + seam allowance. The length is almost arbitrary (within reason). To determine the length, I placed the main part of the scarf on the model’s head, measured how long the elastic would be needed and added 4-5 centimeters to get a beautiful gather and could be put on the head “easily and naturally.”

And now it’s time to tell you about my mistake No. 2.

When I first sewed it, I chose a wide elastic band. I thought (naively) that it would be more convenient. But... the elastic band turned out to be VERY tight. This is mega-inconvenient, especially when you are trying to put it on a two-year-old child! So now I use 2 strips of narrow elastic for my panties. If you have a wide elastic band that stretches well, you're lucky (I'm not lucky yet). (Therefore, in my formula for calculating the width of a small strip, I take not 2 widths of elastic, but 4, because I have 2 strips of thin elastic).

My small rectangle measures 12 cm by 6 cm. 4. We work with a large rectangle. Let's do some processing first. long sides

: one side was just a straight stitch, but I processed the second side using a decorative stitch (like it;)

Turn it inside out. Let's iron.

Insert 2 strips of elastic. First we fix it on one side. Now let's carefully gather our strip of fabric... and fasten it on the other side. Here we have such a beautiful rubber band.

You can, of course, make a separate tunnel for each elastic band... but why complicate your life?)))

6. Let's start assembling our headscarf. There are a lot of options for how to make folds: starting from the elementary ones - just gathering them on a thread and ending with all sorts of “counter-transverse” folds. I like the option I'm talking about best.

We lay out the fabric and make a lapel, which is equal in size to the width of our elastic (you can see in the photo; the elastic is next to it - so that you understand how wide the lapel is).

Now we turn up the lower part of our scarf. Like this:

In the process, we align the cuts and make sure that the folds are the same size (well, at least approximately;). Collected.