#1. This is so great to use when teaching children. Simple hemming and the fringing is a fun for them too. Am sure there are some moms, grandmas and great grands who can easily teach their "want to be sewists". #2. I also use fleece. Have been teaching the cutting of and sewing up of fleece scarves with a plaid or lined design. they learn to cut out following lines. We just leave the rectangle plain or sometimes use a decorative design all around. Makes quick and easy scarves for the "HOMELESS". #3. We also make fleece hats....Simple rectangle again and an easy make to match the fleece scarves. #4 Next is the infinity scarf. My teens love it when they graduate into the next level.
Scarves are an awesome place to start as you say! All that straight line sewing is excellent for building skills like plaid matching and well, sewing in a straight line, and you're right--they're so practical for real life and for giving to charity!
I need to know how to secure the fringe. I have a beautiful woolen scarf with a fringe already on it, purchased it this way years ago. There was some kind of a stitching along the edge, machine made, to keep it from making a deeper fringe. That has been compromised; I don't know how to restore it. If I try to zigzag this edge on my sewing machine, the sewing machine will just eat it up. It's too light weight. How do I hand secure the existing fringe, please?
The zigzag will work, but before you start stitching, place the needle down into the fabric with the presser foot up. Once the needle is lowered into the fabric, lower the presser foot and start stitching. In 99% of lightweight fabrics, starting stitches this way will prevent the fabric from getting sucked down into the machine. Stitch a little past the fringe so that you won't run the risk of the fringe getting caught in the feed dogs. If you're still having a problem, you can sandwich the fabric between 2 layers of water soluble stabilizer (Solvy is the brand I've worked with). This can help you stitch on even the trickiest fabrics. When finished, pull off the excess stabilizer, rinse away the rest, and let it dry.
@@ElizabethMadeThisSEW Thank you so much for this clue. I also thought of putting tissue paper above and below the fridge so that the fabric will not be sucked into the feed dogs. It is very light weight. Thank you again so much.
Thanks Myra. You can use any woven with some decent drape really here. Chambray and linen are great for your climate, and flannel is another excellent option. Fleece will make an easy warm no-sew scarf, but of course, being a knit you can't fringe it this way though you can clip into the sides make a cut fringe.
I'm gonna try this! Perfect for the people in my life. Thank you for your upbeat video, you are a great teacher.
Love the lux, double fringe edge! Thank you!
It's totally luxe! Glad to share Alecia!
The thick double fringe is the way to go! Gonna go look in my stash for some non-itchy wools right now...
More fringe =more better! 😄
#1. This is so great to use when teaching children. Simple hemming and the fringing is a fun for them too.
Am sure there are some moms, grandmas and great grands who can easily teach their "want to be sewists".
#2. I also use fleece. Have been teaching the cutting of and sewing up of fleece scarves with a plaid or lined design.
they learn to cut out following lines. We just leave the rectangle plain or sometimes use a decorative design all around.
Makes quick and easy scarves for the "HOMELESS".
#3. We also make fleece hats....Simple rectangle again and an easy make to match the fleece scarves.
#4 Next is the infinity scarf. My teens love it when they graduate into the next level.
Scarves are an awesome place to start as you say! All that straight line sewing is excellent for building skills like plaid matching and well, sewing in a straight line, and you're right--they're so practical for real life and for giving to charity!
How long is the scarf that you’re wearing in the video?
60"
I need to know how to secure the fringe. I have a beautiful woolen scarf with a fringe already on it, purchased it this way years ago. There was some kind of a stitching along the edge, machine made, to keep it from making a deeper fringe. That has been compromised; I don't know how to restore it. If I try to zigzag this edge on my sewing machine, the sewing machine will just eat it up. It's too light weight. How do I hand secure the existing fringe, please?
The zigzag will work, but before you start stitching, place the needle down into the fabric with the presser foot up. Once the needle is lowered into the fabric, lower the presser foot and start stitching. In 99% of lightweight fabrics, starting stitches this way will prevent the fabric from getting sucked down into the machine. Stitch a little past the fringe so that you won't run the risk of the fringe getting caught in the feed dogs. If you're still having a problem, you can sandwich the fabric between 2 layers of water soluble stabilizer (Solvy is the brand I've worked with). This can help you stitch on even the trickiest fabrics. When finished, pull off the excess stabilizer, rinse away the rest, and let it dry.
@@ElizabethMadeThisSEW Thank you so much for this clue. I also thought of putting tissue paper above and below the fridge so that the fabric will not be sucked into the feed dogs. It is very light weight. Thank you again so much.
Great video Elizabeth! I never knew how these were done and now I do! Is it only done with wools?
Thanks Myra. You can use any woven with some decent drape really here. Chambray and linen are great for your climate, and flannel is another excellent option. Fleece will make an easy warm no-sew scarf, but of course, being a knit you can't fringe it this way though you can clip into the sides make a cut fringe.
Elizabeth Made This Great options Elizabeth! Thank you so much!
Always glad to help!