Personalized Infinity Scarf Tutorial for Child or Adult

This infinity scarf is meant for a child, but I have also included measurements for an adult sized as well.  It is super simple to make and would be great for a quick handmade gift.  Adding the initial or monogram is optional and I have included a picture of one I made without it at the bottom.  Let's get to it...this is supposed to be quick remember!

Supplies Needed

• 1.5 yards of your favorite knit. Medium to light weight work best.  (for an adult, buy 2 yards)
• embroidery floss in contrasting color and needle
• water soluble marker or chalk or a pencil or ... you get the point
• sewing machine or serger
• pins ... if you like to pin...I don't (I am lazy) so I usually skip this part
• thread and needle 

Cut your fabric to 12" x 1.5 yards (you will have enough fabric left over to make at least 2 more)

For Adult size, cut fabric 44" x 2 yards and follow the same instructions

Then fold in half, just like the photo.

Draw an initial onto your fabric (skip this part if you don't want to personalize it).  Notice I am drawing roughly 6.5 inches down from the folded edge.  Be sure to put something under that top layer so your marking tool doesn't bleed through.

CONFESSION: I am terrible at drawing letters, so I just found an "s" I liked on google, and put my phone under the top layer and traced it from the screen.  Pretty cool, huh?

Upclose of my finished "S"

Now hand embroider your initial using your preferred  hand embroidery stitch with your embroidery floss and needle. You can use an embroidery hoop if you like (I do) but it is not necessary. You can also use an embroidery machine if you have one, but personally I like the hand stitched look.  

Here is a really fun quick tutorial for hand embroidery I found on youtube.

Here is my finished "S" clearly not my best hand embroidery, but who cares...it's handmade!

Now fold your fabric right sides together the long way and pin (if you want to).

Use a zig zag stitch  to sew together.  You can also serge this if you have a serger.

You should end up with a tube like this.

Start turning the tube right side out, follow the seam as your guide.  Pin the two "tube" openings right side together.  Be sure to line up the seams. 

Zig zag or serge around leaving a gap to be able to pull the scarf right side out.  

Pull the scarf right side out and sew the opening closed.  DONE!

Throw on your favorite girl (or adult) and brag about how you made it! I told you it was simple.  It would probably take you 15 minutes or less if you didn't do the initial, like the one pictured here.  I plan on giving these as class gifts to my daughters class for Christmas. I think it would even look smart on a little boy...think black fabric and a red or grey initial.  LOVE IT! ~Ellie

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Washcloth Cupcake Tutorial

Supplies Needed:

(this is to make 1 washcloth cupcake)

2 baby washcloths

small rubberbands (I like to use the hair tie elastics instead)

toothpick

small pom pom in color of your choice

1 white cupcake liner

1 decorative cupcake liner of your choice

hot glue gun

Lay your washcloth out flat

fold over one side about 1/3 of the way.

Fold over the other edge as shown in picture, then fold in half.

Begin to roll tightly

Make sure you roll at a slight angle to give the "frosting" height.

This is what it should look like all rolled up.

Fold the 2nd washcloth (cupcake) in the same manner as the 1st washcloth (frosting).

Place the 'frosting washcloth" in the "cupcake washcloth.

Roll tightly. (do not roll at an angle like you did with the frosting)

This is what it should look like all rolled up.

Place two elastic hair ties (or rubber bands) around the outer washcloth to secure.

Place in white cupcake liner.

Place white cupcake liner and cupcake in the decorative cupcake liner

Place a matching elastic hair tie (or rubberband) around the decorative cupcake liner for a more polished look.

Get your toothpick and pom-pom.

Place a generous dot on the pom-pom and press the flat side of the toothpick into the glue and hold until glue sets.

This is what it should look like.

Push the toothpick with the pom-pom down into the center of the "frosting" washcloth.

There you have it! A washcloth cupcake!

Make 6 washcloth cupcakes and place in a decorative cupcake box. (I bought this one at Hobby Lobby)

Decorate the outside of the box with ribbon and 3-D stickers (you can buy 3-D stickers in the scrapbook aisle at your local craft shop)

You can use these washcloth cupcakes as party favors, or to put several on display as a centerpiece, or give to your favorite expectant mom!