How to Stitch a Head Scarf

Improver · 5 cards · 7 tasks

A vintage-style head scarf you can wear two ways.

Head scarf pre-cut sewing kit

Join this session to learn how to stitch a head-scarf. To help you practise sewing techniques and become more confident at sewing.

To take part you will need:

  • Sewing Machine
  • Sewing Kit
  • Iron / Protective Sheet
  • Bodkin or Large Safety Pin

Pre-cut kit includes:

  • 4 x Triangle Fabric
  • 1 x Rectangle Fabric
  • 1 x Elastic Strip

You will need to be able to:

Before you start, learn these cards

Step by step

Tick off each task as you go. If you get stuck, open the card linked to that task.

Task 1

☐ Match Pieces, Stitch Edges

Learn how: Card 27 · Notches and Card 11 · Seams

Task 2

☐ Snip Seams, Turn, Iron Flat

Learn how: Card 16 · Corners and Card 21 · Ironing

Task 3

☐ Turn Inside Out

Task 4

☐ Insert Elastic, Pin and Stitch

Learn how: Card 26 · Elastic

Task 5

☐ Fold in Edges, Top Stitch

Learn how: Card 10 · Seam Guide

Task 6

☐ Attaching Elastic Strip

Learn how: Card 26 · Elastic

Task 7

☐ Top Stitching the Edges

Learn how: Card 10 · Seam Guide

How to wear the headscarf: it can be worn in two different ways, 1940’s style or 1960’s style.

End of session. Well done, you’ve finished your head scarf!


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