Cute Scarf

So a few days ago I had this vision of a cute idea for a scarf, now I'm not saying that it is unique because there are lots of times I've thought I invented something, only to see it later done by someone else (i.e. hot pockets (me and my cousin Tami did this using pizza dough), the concept of a cell phone, socks with fun fur, I could go on and on...).

I started with felt, which I had the store associate cut into 2 yards because I used another scarf and it was the length of my arms outstretched which I guess would be about 6 1/2 inches shy of 2 yards, assuming that it's true about the length of your arms finger tip to finger tip being the same as your height. I realized at $5 a yard and 3 colors, I was going to have a $15 scarf...wow, kind of a lot $ for a do-it-yourself project!

After she had the piece cut...I had this epiphany...I unfolded the piece as she was about to cut the second piece, oh yeah, I actually just need about a 1/4 or 1/2 a yard because the piece was folded (the other direction) so it was like 48 inches...close enough!  I asked her nicely to recut the piece and she (hesitantly) did it, so that was good.  There would be enough for at least 2 and maybe 3 scarves out of the total 3 1/2 yards ($2.50 to $3.50 a piece...better!)

I cut the length of the thickest piece the same size as I Christmas card envelope and the second color 3/4 the size of the first and the third color, half the size of the first pie.

I folded the felt cloths accordion style and then cut each side with scissors, rounding the edges.

First I sewed the first two colors together, pleating the white felt at the starting and middle of every scalloped piece.  Next I sewed on the third color while pleating small sections.  To finish it off, I made two small "flowers" and sewed them at each end.

 

My cute scarf is done!  The first day I wore it, I got a compliment from a woman in the elevator.  Of course, she did say, "cute scarf" right after she accused me of being like her and trying to get off the elevator early (5th floor instead of 1st), when all I did was lean forward! I responded with just a smile (to be polite) I think she was just trying to break the silence, so she said, "cute scarf".  I couldn't help it, I was instantly beaming and proudly said that I made it myself...but I'm sure she could already tell!