SCARF TUTORIAL

Finished Rami scarf

Start with a piece of fabric the size  you want. I used a finished scarf I had that was 84" long and 27 wide. It makes a wrap big enough to keep you warm so if you want a smaller wrap use less width but still keep most of the length. Pin and try for size before finishing.

Be sure to finish all edges before going to next step. You can machine or hand stitch the hems on all edges or, my favorite, if the fabric is conducive to burning you can finish them that way. Do a test first...see how it works and how it looks. Google  to see how to finish with burned edges, Here is a chart to tell you what burns and how it burns. http://www.ditzyprints.com/burnchart.jpg You can also google how to burn but all I could find was flowers...Basically all you do is hold the fabric edge to a candle flame and let it singe..Keep a towel handy to put the flame out so it doesn't get out of control All you want to do is singe not burn the house down. Do this in a well ventilated area. I use my garage studio. If you are using a knit you can leave the edges unfinished and fringe the two short edges like the shawl in the photo. If you have a serger you can stretch the knit to make a lettuce edge...the possibilities are endless

folded fabric

After getting the edges finished the next step is to fold the fabric in half and do a seam on either the inside or outside  of wrap depending on how you want it to look...If you are burning the edges you can put it so the edges show on outside. If you do that be sure to leave at least a 1" seam allowance as it looks like part of the design that way

seam line

Start the seam line about 6 to 8 inches from edge and sew up about 12 inches leaving a nice large opening for head and letting the fabric drape nicely. I suggest basting first to see exactly how long to make the seam...

poncho look front

You can leave it draped down over the shoulders for warmth  and more of a cover up or poncho look 

poncho look side

pulled up on shoulder
front

pulled up on shoulder
back

Or you can pleat the folded side up to make more of a drape in front and back

Front

Back

I have several of these scarves so I think I will fashion a way to use them like this or just straight as a wrap. Perhaps put buttons on top side and  loops on other side to fasten and if I want it open I can use it without buttoning...The buttons and loops will then be a fashion statement..Just another idea...