This scarf can be used on fireplace, table, or chair.
You're going to love how simple it is to make your own table scarf. Adding a little bit of fabric can
bring out texture and add dimension to your table-top display.
Also, this simple scarf can double as a chair scarf! Just tie one around your kitchen chairs for a little
dress-up. These scarves would be perfect for a bridal or baby shower or even a wedding.
What you'll need:
One-fourth yard decorator's fabric
Matching thread
Sewing machine
1. You'll start off by cutting the fabric in half, creating two long strips. I picked out this taffeta
fabric that was half off at my local fabric store. It has a tendency to fray easily, so I included the
instructions below to help alleviate that issue.
Taffeta and other fabrics may fray, so the next step will help prevent that from happening.
2. Next, you are going to change the setting on your sewing machine to a small zigzag stitch where
the points of the zigzag are close together (I'm such a novice at sewing I don't even know the
technical term for this!). Sew the zigzag around all sides of both pieces of fabric, as close to the
edge as you can get. This will help all of the edges from fraying.
3. Since you will still have some fraying, just take your scissors and trim all around the sides of
both pieces of fabric, cutting close to the stitching you just made.
4. Take the two pieces of fabric and put one on top of the other, with the right sides facing each
other. Change your machine back to a straight stitch and sew the two pieces together on one of
the short ends. Use a ¼" seam to create one long piece of fabric.
5. If you are a little bit pickier than I am, you can go ahead and press that seam with a steam iron.
This might take you an extra few minutes, so it will be a "Ten-Minute Scarf" instead!
Now go tie your scarf around a chair and be amazed what you can accomplish in five minutes. You're
good!
Jenni Bowman, also known as "Jenni B," first delved into her creativity when decorating her
new home as a young bride on a small budget. Bit by bit, her skills improved. She appeared on
"The Martha Stewart Show" in December 2007, where she demonstrated some of her products
on live national television. She has also appeared on "Good Things Utah" and even had her own
television show, "Crafting with Jenni B," in rural Virginia.
She has been featured on Make Mine Pink in "Women Who
Inspire," an online marketplace designed especially for women. In the Spring of 2009, Jenni was
featured in "Artful Blogging" and "Marie", which are Stampington & Company and Somerset Studio publications. She was also listed in Utah Valley Magazine's "50 Most Fabulous People".
Jenni is currently the president of Jenni B Charmed, LLC and enjoys designing jewelry,
computer graphics and home accessories. She lives in Salt Lake City with her husband and
young daughter.
Jenni serves as a Relief Society instructor in her home ward.
