Ten Minute Infinity Scarf in 5 Easy Steps

ByDiana Hours Categories DIY, Projects
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Today I want to share my ten minute infinity scarf with you. You’ll find that they are addictive to make and you’ll have all your friends asking to make you one 🙂
 
I learned how to sew when I was 12. My mother drove me and a friend, Kathy Sweeney, into Plattsburg once a week for lessons at the Singer Sewing Store (I’m kinda making up that name, that’s my recollection, though!).
 
I remember I made a cotton halter dress, but I had to wear a sweater over when I wore it to my Catholic elementary school.  The summer before college, I bought a 1960’s Singer sewing machine and I’ve been sewing ever since.
 
10-minute red infinity scarf on model
I made this plush, red infinity scarf right before Christmas and have been loving it all season long.
 
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Materials to Make an Infinity Scarf

How to Make an Infinity Scarf

Trimming the fabric to even it out

Step 1: Fold the fabric lengthwise, matching the selvages at each end and making sure everything is straight. As you can see above, one side had been cut at an angle and needed to be trimmed.

NOTE: I sewed both a gold and a red scarf on the same day and so ended up with photos in both colors demonstrating various actions(!).

Sewing the right sides of the infinity scarf togetherStep 2: After evening out the edge, keep it folded lengthwise, with the right sides together, and pin along the edges where you’ll sew your seam. Go ahead and sew a 1/2″ seam all the way down the side.

Step 3: Turn your scarf inside out.

sewing the infinity scarf

Step 4: Next is the tricky part. You’ll be connecting the two ends of your “tube” by sewing the right sides of both ends to each other. 

Start by matching up the seams first, making sure the rest of the scarf isn’t twisted. Slide that matching point onto your sewing machine and begin to sew around that edge as far as you can.

Opening that needs to be sewn closed on infinity scarf
 
Step 5: Remove your scarf from the machine and turn it right side out. You’ll end up with an opening that measures about 1 1/2 to 2″ (see above).  
 
Step 6: Sew the opening by hand using a blanket stitch and you’re done!
 

smiling young woman wearing an infinity scarf
Meet my model, Abby, wearing the finished product. She’s beautiful inside and out–

 

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16 Comments

  1. Thanks so much for sharing this! I can't wait to try it! Yes, Abby is beautiful! And so is the scarf.:) Lori

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    1. Thanks Lori 🙂 I just bought fabric to make a lavender one for spring–it's a lighter weight. Maybe I'll post that result–

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  2. Beautiful scarf! Looks like something I might actually be able to do! I have hand knit wool infinity scarves that I like to wear. I'm still making my way around the GYB party! Nice to meet you here.

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  3. Diana, what a quick and simple technique for making a scarf. I know I will have to be trying this.. Thank you… Cathy

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  5. This is just beautiful friend! My goodness are you talented! And how wonderful was your mom…driving you to sewing lessons!!! Both of my grandmothers sewed but I have much to learn. I have my first sewing class tomorrow night! I hope I can teach my beans to sew one day! SO very inspiring!! And a wonderful week to you friend! Nicole xoxo

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    1. 🙂 She is wonderful! Enjoy your first lesson–you'll do well I'm sure because you're so talented and creative. Yes, have a wonderful week! Blessings, Diana

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  7. My daughter loves these! Great tutorial! I appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  8. Thanks for sharing this tutorial together with the photos. Your fabric is really good; I like that kind of fabric. Hopefully, I can make one for me, and it would be the best gift I can give especially during winter.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by–I'm glad you enjoyed the tutorial. Yes, it's perfect for winter since it keeps you quite warm. I've made some with lighter jersey and with scarfy nylony fabric and like them both for spring.

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  9. I make these with 1 3/4 yard of “slinky” material. I cut the material in half lengthwise so I can make 2. When I put the ends together, I match up one seam with the other halfway around. This built in twist lets you drape it nicely without fussing and 1.75+ yards is long enough to go around your neck 2x! Sure dresses up a plain top or sweater! EVERYONE has gotten them for Christmas over the years!

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