Mega Scarf

This scarf is my husband's absolute favorite thing that I have created. He enjoys it so much that he often talks about it with pride and has in turn received orders from friends and coworkers. It is super easy to make and looks great on everyone.

Scarves with pockets are very popular with kids this year but why not use such a practial idea with a more sofisticated feel.

You need will need
- 1 yard of fleece (bonus if you can find a remnant)
- thread in a simialiar shade
- sewing machine
- chalk
- ruler

One thing I love about working with fleece is that you can just jump right into your project. No need to prewash and dry your fabric.

You want to start with your fleece folded as it was on the bolt. Next grab your chalk. Measure and mark a line 9 inches from your selvage end. Cut through both ends of fabric together. Than, making sure that your fabric end still line up, measure and mark a line 9 inches from your cut end. Again cut both ends of fabic at the same time. You should now have 4  one yard pieces of fleece. These peices will be the scarf. If you would like to add pockets continue on with the directions. If you are not interested in the pockets feel free to skip the next couple of steps. Next we want to cut out the pockets. Again you will want to measure and mark a 9 inch line. You will not need to continue the line the entire lenght of the fabric though. 12 inches should be plenty long. Now we get to start sewing. You will want to grab 2 of your long fleece pieces and pin them at the short end with right sides together. Repeat with the remaining 2 long fleece pieces. Stitch the along the short end with a 1/2 seam allowance. Take your two pocket pieces and fold over the short edge 1 inch.  Since fleece does not fleece doesn't unravel you do not need to double roll your exposed  pocket edge. Stitch 5/8" away from edge. This is a great time to try a new decorative stitch on your machine if you have this option. This stitch could stand out if you use a contrasting thread or if you have a matching thread it could be a sudle decorative embelishment. Now we are going to attach the pockets. Pin a pocket on both ends of the scarf with the wrong side of the pocket against the right side of the scarf. Use a long stitch to tack the pocket to the scarf as close to the edge as possible, preferably 1/4". Now pin the two long scarf pieces right sides together. Be sure to line up the center seams to the best of your ablity. Using a standard stitch lenght Sew the scarf together with a 1/2" seem allowance leaving  3 to 4 inch opening so that you are able to flip your scarf. Do not leave the opening were the center seams align. Only a couple of steps left! You are almost there! Go and flip your scarf now. Using a hand needle blind stitch your opening closed. Now you have a warm pocketed scarf that is cooler than the kids.

A taste of what to expect

Over the last year or so I have really gotten into crafting. For the most part I spend my time sewing but I do like to mix it up with different paper crafts, painting, etc. As time has gone on I am starting to realize just how many projects I have completed and my friends and family have started to notice too. I am working on redecorating my living room and my youngest son's room with plans of redoing the master bedroom, my oldest son's room and making a few additions to my daughters room. I wanted a way to showcase my work and share the tips, tricks, and the enjoyment that I have had along the way. What better way to do that than blogging?

I have noticed that I tend to do things in phases. So far this winter I have really gotten into fleece, girly hair bows, and T-shirt transformations. I have lots of upcoming projects on my schedule that I can't wait to share and some fabulous things that I created earlier in season that I have found to be of great use and want to share with you as well.