How to Make a Fleece Scarf, No Sew Scarf in 5 Minutes

Learn how to make a fleece scarf. You’ll be amazed at just how easy it is! Nothing is cozier for Winter than a nice fleece scarf, preferably in a fun, bright print. These fleece scarves can be made with a sewing or a no-sew option and are great for all levels of crafters and sewers.

How to Make a Fleece Scarf Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to make a no-sew fleece scarf with curved edges or a fringe. If you know how to sew, then further down the article is instructions for adding either a pom pom or ric rac trim.

Supplies

• Fleece
• Ruler
• Scissors, or rotary cutter and cutting mat

All you really need for this simple project is some fleece! Fleece is a polyester man-made fiber that is fluffy on both sides. It is lightweight but still warm and cozy. There are various weights of fleece and this scarf can be made light, medium, or even heavyweight. That makes shopping easy, doesn’t it?

How Much Fleece Fabric Do I Need?

Most fleece comes in widths of 60 inches (150cm) which is the perfect length for a scarf.

Work out how wide you want your scarf; that is all you need to buy. This makes a fleece scarf very economical as well. Most scarfs are 6 to 10 inches wide. I quite like 8-inch widths for my scarves as they are wide enough to keep my neck warm without overwhelming me.

Really wide scarves can double up as a wrap or blanket, so don’t be afraid to make your scarf wider if you want to stay warm.

Always buy a couple of inches more than you need, as the cutting service in most fabric shops is pretty hurried. You don’t want to get home and realize the edge has been cut at a strange angle, and your scarf goes from thick to thin, and you can’t really fix it.

How to Make a Fleece Scarf, Step by Step

Here is a no sew fleece scarf tutorial:

Step 1 – Cut the Fleece

Cut a rectangle 60″ x 8 ” or in your desired width.

If you bought the width you want, your fabric is probably the correct size, but double-check those cut edges to ensure they are straight.

Use a rotary cutter to square up the edges and make them look neat and clean. Because your scarf length won’t fit on your regular sewing table, you may find it easier to neaten or cut on the floor. I love cutting fabric on floorboards as you have straight lines to follow.

You may also need to trim off the selvages, as they often have little holes that don’t look attractive.

Step 2 – Finish the Ends

The fleece does not fray, so no edge finishing is needed unless you want to add something decorative. Here are some ideas for the end of the scarf.

No Sew Fleece Scarf with Rounded Ends

Rounded ends make your scarf look deluxe, especially when you leave them plain. Here is the pattern for fleece scarves with rounded corners:

1. Grab a cup or tin from your kitchen, flip it over, and draw around the edge.
2. Use fabric chalk or a removable pen. Fleece can be harder to mark than other fabrics, so if you must use something like the Sharpie I used, cut just inside that marked line and make sure it doesn’t smudge.
3. Cut carefully with sharp scissors.
4. Once you have one corner, you can fold it on top of the others as a template.

Fringe Fleece Scarf

Fringing ends are probably one of the easiest and most popular options for a no sew scarf.

1. Cut the corners square.
2. Mark where you would like the fringing to end. Due to the pile, you will probably find it difficult to use chalk or marking pens on fleece, so use some basting threads or pins to mark the cutting line.
3. Cut up vertically in strips up to the marked line. How wide you want your fringing strips to be is up to you. Obviously, thin fleece strips will take longer to cut, but they are worth it! I made my strips around 1/4 inch (6mm), which I found easy to cut. You shouldn’t need to mark the spacing of the strips. Even if they are a little uneven in places, you will find that once you are finished, they all blend in together.
4. Optionally, you can knot the fringing to create some texture at the ends. Just take two adjacent strips of fringing and tie them in a double knot. When you are finished, you may find that some pieces stick down a little more and can be trimmed to look even.

How to Make a Fleece Scarf with Pom Pom/Ric Rac

The ends or sides of your fleece scarf can be decorated with pom pom trim or ric rac. This can be a great way to add a pop of color and flex your sewing skills. Further Reading: Sewing Fleece

Fleece Scarf Pattern with Ric Rac

1. Place the ric-rac with the edge next to the raw edge of the scarf.
2. Using a small stitch and a matching thread color, stitch through the center of the ric-rac. I only used a contrast thread so you could see my stitching. It all blends and looks better when it matches.
3. You may want to use a colored thread in the bobbin that matches the back of the scarf for a truly invisible finish.

DIY Fleece Scarf with Pom Poms

Pom-pom trim comes in every size and color and looks fun and colorful for winter items.

1. Align the bottom of the braid with the edge of the scarf so the pom-poms fall off the edge.
2. Using a medium zig-zag stitch, stitch through the center of the braid.
3. Like my advice on the ric-rac, if you use a matching thread, this will blend in and be invisible. You can change the bobbin color to match the back of the scarf.

How to Make a Fleece Scarf – In Conclusion

Now you know how to make a fleece scarf, you can make one for all your family and friends. No-sew fleece scarves are really easy and are a great gift idea for winter or Christmas. Add an embroidery letter for a really personal touch.

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