What scarves and stoles to sew this winter?
Winter is just around the corner, and we’re looking forward to bundling up in soft scarves and stoles.
We’ve selected a few models to keep you warm and on-trend this season.
A plaid scarf
Tartan print will be one of this winter’s hottest trends. We’ll be seeing it on coats, pants, blouses and even scarves. This tartan fabric has the advantage of offering a wide choice of colors, from the most classic to the most vibrant.
You can choose from reds and blacks for a classic look, or opt for yellow, pink, green or electric blue tartan…
To sew a tartan scarf, the ideal material is a wool fabric that will keep you warm in the depths of winter. If you choose it in a store, make sure it’s soft enough to allow your scarf to tie easily around your neck.
For example, you can choose boiled wool, which has the particularity of having been washed at high temperature, which tightens the fibers and gives a plush, thick fabric.
And if you’ve decided to sew a coat this winter, you can of course use fabric scraps.
Wool flannel is also a good option for this project, as it’s very fluid and comfortable to wear. Be sure to check the composition: it’s easier to find cotton flannel, which won’t be as warm for winter.
To make a scarf, cut a piece of fabric approximately 180 cm by 30 cm for adults and 150 cm by 15 cm for children. All you need to do is hem the scarf all around the project, or add a decorative scallop stitch – a step you can do without, since wool doesn’t fray.
To add a typical finishing touch, you can cut fine bangs and attach them to the ends of your scarf.
A quilted hooded scarf
Quilted fabric is one of the season’s other major trends. It is often used to sew accessories, from bags to hats and scarves.
It can be bought in stores, but it’s also possible to make your own. To do this, you first need two matching fabrics (they don’t have to be the same color or pattern) and batting. Then pin the three fabrics together carefully (with the batting in the middle), trace a regular grid with an erasable pen and stitch over the pencil with a matching thread.
You can use the resulting fabric to sew the Couture Enfant hooded scarf (the pattern is free and is available in adult or child sizes) which, like the scarf coat, will be on trend at the end of the year.
If you want the result to be extra warm, you can double it with a cotton flannel. The Akalkana pattern offers a longer, reversible version.
A cape stole
The cape is very trendy this season. It can be sewn as a stole, open at the front and with a pointed collar, following the free Orageuses pattern. This project is a good way to start sewing and familiarize yourself with fabric cutting, markings, hems…
When sewing a stole, it’s essential to use a fluid fabric to achieve a beautiful drape. You can choose a flannel or a light woollen fabric, such as a cotton-wool blend.
A knotted scarf
Since last year, bows have been everywhere. A resurgence of the preppy movement that was all the rage in the early 2000s.
Although bows are mostly seen on dresses and blouses, they can also be combined with a warm scarf, as in Christelle Mathieu’s video tutorial. This choker, closed with a drawstring system, is just as practical for adults as for children, and can be worn with a coat or around the house on chilly days.
To sew it, use soft, plush materials like fleece or minky. Be careful when sewing the latter, as it’s quite soft, so you need to take your time so it doesn’t move around too much when you put it together.
What about you, do you usually sew yourself scarves for winter? Which model do you prefer?
