Christmas is coming up fast, and if you're like me you're
always looking for last-minute gifts that are easy to make. This wintry cowl is
super simple to sew from fabrics and trims you probably have in your stash. I
used two cotton fabrics for mine--one a blue-and-white snowflake print, the
other a blue-and-aqua graphic print. I like the look of the two alternating
prints, but you could use as many different prints as you like.
My finished cowl is 7 inches high with a 30-inch circumference. If you want to make
yours in a different size, change the width and/or length of the fabric
strips--or even add more strips. Here's
how to make it:
1. Cut six 3" x 14½" strips each from two blue
cotton print fabrics.
2. Referring to the piecing diagram, sew the strips together, right sides facing, with ¼" seam. When all seams are joined, fold the panel in half with right sides facing and sew the final pair of strips together with ¼" seam.
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| Piecing Diagram |
3. Fold the tube in half with right sides facing and long
edges matching. Sew edges together with ¼" seam, leaving an opening for
turning.
4. Turn the cowl to the right side through the opening and sew the opening closed.
5. Sew a length of pompom fringe along the bottom edge.
That's it! Your cowl is ready for gift-giving--or to keep
for yourself. And in just a few weeks, when we're already looking forward to
spring, you can make one in pretty pastels or bright florals for warm weather
accessorizing.