Shot Cotton Scarf Kits
December 7th, 2009
Kaffe Fassett’s Shot Cottons are some of my most favorite fabrics. Soft, lightweight, and rich in color, they match up wonderfully with my preferred accessory: scarves! Our Scarf Kits are now back in the shop, just in time for last minute holiday sewing.
If you’re unfamiliar with Shot Cotton, this project is a great way to get acquainted. There is no “wrong side” to this fabric, because the warp and weft are dyed different colors and then woven together to create an amazing depth of color. Our scarves show this feature to it’s best advantage, by leaving the edges raw for fraying. The scarf will have two distinct bright colors running along the edges. Lovely!
Plaids are everywhere this season, so we matched our favorite colors with Kaffe’s woven checks in our scarf kits. Each kit contains two 22″ x 36″ cuts of fabric. Stitch them together along the short ends and press the seam allowance open. Then stitch the seam allowance down with a brightly colored thread. Run through washer & dryer and you have created a super stylish scarf! We have a gorgeous range of colors that will work (quickly!) for everyone on your gift list. Happy stitching!
December 7th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Last year when you posted this scarf idea for the first time I made this exact combination (as well as a black and gray plaid with solid black combo). I still get tons of compliments on them.
December 8th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
I like the scarf, but I love the tank sweater underneath. Was that handmade, and, if so, what pattern did you use?
December 9th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Leah-The sweater I’m wearing is a handknit. The pattern is called Picovoli, and it’s a free pattern available here : http://www.knotions.com/patterns/magknits/picovoli/directions.aspx. I made mine without the picot edge, obviously! It was a super easy knit, and I wear it all the time.