Sewing DIY Gifts
This year I made a pact to only give handmade (or at least semi-handmade) gifts this holiday season. I thought you might like to see my favorite to sew, and the one that everyone loved! Polar fleece is so soft, warm and in tons of fab colors and prints, and was perfect for this Pull thru Scarf. These are so simple that you can churn out several, even at the eleventh hour. And, they take very little fabric and supplies (only matching thread), so they are easy on the budget too….and we all need a little help there. I made these out of two coordinating colors and prints, but change them up as you like.
If you want directions for the fleece scarf just add your comment to this post, along with your email address. Let us know what you think about DIYStyle and we’ll send the easy instructions right out. If enough of you give the thumbs up, we’ll tape this for an upcoming DIYStyle episode!
Have a creative Happy New Year!
Delzerado says on January 4th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Would love the scarf instructions!
Rose Kiley says on January 4th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
love the scarf!
Sally O says on January 4th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Handmade, fast to sew, practical and easy on the budget. Doesn’t get any better than that!
Judi Stansky says on January 4th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
There’s always something to learn here, even for someone who’s been sewing for 54 years!
Lynda says on January 4th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
I would love the tutorial for this scarf! Really cute and a great gift for cold weather family!
Lynda in LV
Phyllis says on January 4th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
ohhhh it’s below zero here in Arkansas tonight and I could whip up a few for myself, friends and family! Love your ideas!
karen says on January 6th, 2010 at 9:05 am
Please send directions for the fleece scarf. thanks - it is so great looking!
Tiffany says on January 6th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
I would love the directions. You have such a great site here at DIY I always enjoy each new post!
Straughn says on January 7th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
I LOVE this scarf. I would love the instructions! Thank you so much!
Jackie O says on January 7th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Been looking for a scarf like this. Please share the instructions! Thanks
Julie says on January 8th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
This looks amazing! DIY gifts are awesome and come from the heart
MJ says on January 8th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Love it! Always looking for gifts for my daughters to make for their older cousins, this is perfect…only wish I had it two weeks ago!!
Glenna says on January 9th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Love the scarf. Your site is both inspiring and refreshing.
Caroline Joyce says on January 9th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
Just discovered the podcast and checked out the website today. I’m a military wife living in Germany and want to get back to sewing and encourage my 11 year old daughter. Love the scarf and looking forward to trying it and checking out the website.
Pamela Wall says on January 10th, 2010 at 6:19 am
Love the scarf and would love the directions. I enjoy following your ideas.
Alison Hillaby says on January 11th, 2010 at 10:37 am
Totally love this scarf! Can’t wait to make a million!
sara says on January 11th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
Love the scarf and your website. Lots of great ideas!
Julie says on January 13th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Great scarf! I would love the instructions. Thanks.
Angi says on January 14th, 2010 at 9:41 am
I think it is a great gift idea. Would love the instructions and make a few for Valentine’s Day.
Danielle says on January 14th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Perfect! I have some leftover fleece I need to use up. Would LOVE the instructions!
Donna says on January 15th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Love your site, love the scarf. I’d greatly appreciate the pattern.
Twig says on January 16th, 2010 at 8:14 am
Love to have the details! THX!
Barbara Walker says on January 18th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
The scarf is so cute. I would love the directions. Love your web site.
Bryan Klein says on January 19th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Hey I would love the instructions please!
Thanks in advance!
Vanessa J says on January 20th, 2010 at 10:39 am
I love this scarf and the skill level is right up my alley!
Teresa says on January 26th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Love the scarf! just graduated from fashion design school. Wanting to get more practice with sewing to get better at it. Would love the details on this piece. Love the website. Very inspiring.
Liz says on January 27th, 2010 at 5:47 am
I would greatly appreciate the directions for this polar fleece project. It’s so cold here! Thank you !
Debbie McGavock says on January 31st, 2010 at 12:00 am
I just found your website. I would love to have the pattern for the scarf. Thanks
Fiona says on February 3rd, 2010 at 8:24 am
Awesome scarf - I can’t wait for the instructions (please). Thanks in advance.
PrincessFee says on February 7th, 2010 at 8:20 am
This is cute. Can you please send me the instructions? Thanks.
Andres says on July 8th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Please send me the tutorial and I will love you forever.
Rebeca says on September 18th, 2010 at 4:25 am
This is such a great idea for a gift to a man or a woman. I think it will solve my annual problem of what to give my Dad for his birthday. Could you please send me the instructions? Thank you very much!
Jody says on September 26th, 2010 at 9:23 am
LOVE this I can’t wait to make this for the “people who have everything” (except this!). Please email me directions. Thanks
Deborah & the gang says on October 2nd, 2010 at 9:09 pm
I love fleece too..would love to make this scarf. I’ve taken the HandMade pledge too. ;D
Sandy Wilson says on October 17th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
I love this scarf. Would love the pattern to keep me warm this winter! Love all DIY has to offer!
Gaye Tolliver says on October 20th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Yes, I would like to have the instructions for the scarf. I like the idea of sewing the scarf - makes it a bit more special for gifting.
Thank you!
Cyndi says on November 8th, 2010 at 9:50 am
Love the scarf. Great fabric combination! I would love to receive the pattern. Thank you!
Joan says on November 26th, 2010 at 9:06 am
Would like to use this pattern but want to try faux fur instead of fleece.
amber westerlund says on December 1st, 2010 at 7:40 pm
I’d like the instructions on how to make these, they’re so cute! Thanks:)
Kim W says on December 6th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
I have made the same pact for family this year. We are all making handmade gifts and this would be prefect. Please send instructions.
Kaen Wisniewski says on December 28th, 2010 at 2:35 am
Will you please send me the instructions for making the pull through scarf. Do you know how to make it with faux fur? Just wondering.
Thank you,
Karen
rosiland says on January 27th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
Was looking for more ways to go with the fleece. Just love this idea.
roz says on January 28th, 2011 at 9:36 pm
wonderful scarf, love it
JC says on April 11th, 2011 at 11:56 am
super cute! love it & would love the instructs!
susan arthur says on June 20th, 2011 at 10:28 pm
gets pretty cold here in tn, would love a snuggly scarf to wear this winter
annakin's says on October 10th, 2011 at 2:21 pm
Love this idea! How wonderful are self made holiday gifts?! Would love the instructions.
Leah says on October 22nd, 2011 at 6:19 am
I realize I am a little late but I would love this pattern! Thank you for share great information on this blog.
Tasha says on November 4th, 2011 at 7:03 am
Would love to have the instructions. Great idea, thanks!
Tasha says on November 4th, 2011 at 7:04 am
Would love the instructions. Great idea, thanks!
jackie lantry says on November 7th, 2011 at 9:14 am
I would like the scarf instructions please. Thanks!
Jackie
Wendy Gregg says on December 4th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
looks nice and easy. please send me the pattern. thanks
Melody says on December 9th, 2011 at 5:44 pm
Looks Great!
Alicia Gajda says on December 27th, 2011 at 12:04 pm
I would love the instructions for the polar fleece scarf. I like having all my Christmas presents each year home made items.
JoAnne says on December 31st, 2011 at 12:50 am
I love this scarf and would love the instructions!