How To Make An Infinity Scarf

See how to make an infinity scarf using this beginner sewing tutorial, and add style to your wardrobe – the easy way! This diy infinity scarf is so quick to sew. And it’s reversible!

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It’s time to start thinking about transition weather where I live! Though I still walk around wrapped in my super cozy winter fleece neck warmer (free template here), it won’t be so forever. I’m craving spring, and wanted to sew something to wear in the spring. Infinity scarves are also a great item to make for fall: when the weather is getting cooler and leaves are changing color. Cozy for fall, perfect!

It surely feels so good to have something around your neck on a chilly morning in the spring or fall, too. It’s a perfect transition weather accessory. So toss on a soft, beautiful infinity scarf that not just comfy but also easy to make. Get ready to make your ever favorite diy accessory for both spring and fall!

I’m super excited about the start of the cozy season and wanted to celebrate by creating some soft scarves for layering.

These scarves are reversible and can be styled in different ways.

What fabric to use for an infinity scarf?

Knits or wovens – they both work well! In this tutorial, I used stretch jersey knit, 95% cotton and 5% spandex, 220g/m2. One side is a sparkle geometric print on grey, and the other side is soft rose. Got them both in my local fabric shop, but I am eyeing the gorgeous floral knits at Peekaboo Fabric Shop here – check them out!

For a thicker version you can try double knits. For woven, double gauze is super cozy and so soft! It also works great with cotton, rayon has a great drape. For a warmer version, try out flannel! Avoid any stiff materials like canvas. Won’t work with that.

You can never go wrong with a print on one side, and a solid on the other:

there are, of course a lot of other option to sew infinity scarves: you can use flannel for a snuggly warm infinity scarf. However, when sewing with flannel, always make sure to prewash it – see here what you absolutely must know when you sew with flannel.

How long should an infinity scarf be?

Around 60 inches is great for knit fabrics, especially if they are not bulky (like here), any width of fabric from 55″ onwards will be fine. The knit I’m using comes in width of 59″. Let’s see how to make it!

No time to sew now? Save it to Pinterest for later using this link or the image below – so you have it ready for later:

How To Make Infinity ScarVes

Supplies To Sew An Infinity Scarf

• two matching pieces of jersey with width of fabric at least 55″ –  each 12″ by WOF.
• either serger or a regular home sewing machine and a ballpoint needle
• matching thread
• fabric scissors
• pins or sewing clips

How much fabric do I need for a reversible infinity scarf?

If you want your scarf in two prints, you need two pieces of jersey – 12″ of at least 55″ wide (WOF) to make a reversible infinity scarf.

Steps:

Step 1 – Cut the Fabric For Infinity scarf

Cut each of the two fabric pieces at 12″ along the lengthwise grain.

Step 2 – Sew along the long edges

Place the pieces right-sides-together and stitch along both long edges, securing the seam at the beginning and end to prevent unraveling. If you need help in finding the right and the wrong side of the jersey, check out this Beginner’s Guide to Sewing With Knits.

Have no serger? No problem. Just use a ballpoint needle on your home sewing machine, and select a stretch stitch. I was sewing all knits on my own regular sewing machine before I got my serger.

Step 3 – Fold the Long piece In Half

Turn the tube halfway: Reach with your hand through one end of the tube and grab the other end. Pull that end through so the two raw edges meet, and they are right sides together:

Step 4 – How To Join The ends of the infinity scarf

Align the short edges, pin and stitch around. Make sure to leave a turning hole of approximately 5 inches – meaning you won’t sew a full circle around. Secure the seam to prevent unraveling.

Step 5 – Turn the Diy Infinity scarf And Finish

Turn the infinity scarf right-side-out through the turning hole. Tuck the seam allowance on the turning hole, and sew the opening closed and wear!

How To Wear Infinity Scarf?

Sometimes, readers ask me how to style an infinity scarf, and even more often, how to put on an infinity scarf. Super easy! You just put your infinity scarf on your neck, then twist the portion that is hanging down from the neck, and loop on your neck again.

And if you want to make your infinity scarf appear fuller, simply fluff and pull the fabric out. It always works! 

I hope this tutorial inspires you to a cozy transition between cold and hot weather – in style! And get ready to wear your infinity scarves a lot next season, they are here to stay in 2021!

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