SUBSCRIBER ALERT Login | Create an Account
Subscribe to Threads Magazine

Teach Yourself to Sew: How to Sew a Bias-strip Scarf

comments (25) April 5th, 2010 in sewing, videos        
vicky_north Victoria North, web producer
Love it! 174 users recommend
wide screen player to embed in blogs

Video Length: 6:03
Produced by: Victoria North and Judith Neukam

Add CommentAdd Comment
PrintPrint

Learn how to sew a bias-strip scarf in this step-by-step tutorial. Threads editor Judith Neukam shows you how to cut bias strips, construct your scarf using solvy, and free motion stitch your fabric into a stylish scarf.

Teach Yourself to Sew is for beginning sewers or anyone who wants to brush up on their skills. Throughout the year we will demonstrate basic sewing techniques, share tips, and give step-by-step instruction for beginner sewing projects.

 

 

TEACH YOURSELF TO SEW

posted in: sewing, videos
Add CommentAdd Comment PrintPrint
Back to List

Comments (25)

maddykool maddykool writes: simply awesum!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: 12:07 pm on August 15th

tellybabe tellybabe writes: How wonderful,can't wait to get going on this! Great way to use up scraps! Thank you once again! x
Posted: 5:11 pm on May 24th

Guiditta Guiditta writes: What a beautifully executed video. Thank you so much for this. I'm especially happy that you emphasized experiencing joyfulness of sewing.
Posted: 10:58 am on April 17th

pusspuss pusspuss writes: I am disappointed I cannot play the video all the way through, I only get as far as the bias strips, can anyone help.
Posted: 12:23 am on April 14th

mjz mjz writes: I've been sewing for over 40 years and I still learned from seeing this done. Thank you, Judith Neukam, for this and all your contributions to Threads.
Posted: 2:10 pm on April 8th

artisticblend artisticblend writes: What a great tutorial! I can't wait to try this. Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted: 8:21 am on April 8th

solarity solarity writes: Very cool. Creative and easy. Would it make sense to use dissolving thread to do the grid if you sew a dense free motion design on top? Without seeing the finished scarf you made for more than a second (hint, hint!) it's hard to tell if there's too much stitching. Thanks for the great videos: more please.

Posted: 5:55 pm on April 7th

SewJoe SewJoe writes: This is a nice idea, but I agree with ThreadyBear, it would be nice to see a better close up of the finished product for a few more seconds.

Also FYI, you do not need to drop your feed dogs when using an embroidery/darning/free motion foot. The foot has a spring which operates to pounce the foot up and down with every stitch. Try it, you'll see!
Posted: 12:05 pm on April 7th

cloudyhn cloudyhn writes: Perfect technique for working on bias. I love it. Thanks for sharing
Posted: 10:26 am on April 7th

makeitsparkle makeitsparkle writes: I love this series, but I'm a bit disappointed by the use of specialized equipment like a cutting mat and a rotary cutter. I think it would be more helpful to feature projects that can be completed with basic supplies that any beginner will have on hand. We don’t want to frustrate people who are testing the hobby with a large outlay for supplies.
Posted: 3:30 pm on April 6th

Readbks Readbks writes: I haven't sewn in years, and I was a novice when I did. I am enjoying this series of videos so much--they are very inspiring and helpful. Thank you!
Posted: 1:42 pm on April 6th

copperleaf copperleaf writes: I'm not a beginner, but this is a cool idea. I'm going to try the technique to make yardage, probably out of my hand dyed silks. What a fabulous jacket with the fringe ends all around the bottom. Wear it over a silk tank and wide leg black pants--instant dress up.
Posted: 10:26 am on April 6th

clothsurgeon clothsurgeon writes: after years and years of sewing perfect seams...now i have to relearn the art of scrapping....I LOVE IT
Posted: 8:30 am on April 6th

rubyellen rubyellen writes: What a wonderful idea, I can hardly wait to make one or two... Thanks for sharing.
Posted: 12:47 am on April 6th

carpediemDW carpediemDW writes: You were reading my mind! As a self taught (and still learning)crafter, I've been experimenting with making scarves and have been stymied as to how to "compose" in silk. This is EXACTLY what I need! Thank you so much for your clear explanation.
Posted: 11:38 pm on April 5th

RenaM RenaM writes: What a great video on a great idea. Thanks for taking the time to share your love of sewing with those of us in cyber land. This gets me thinking up many new scarves and helps my practice my free-motion stitching.
Posted: 10:10 pm on April 5th

tootsie2008 tootsie2008 writes: Very well done video. I hope there will be more.
Posted: 8:53 pm on April 5th

froglegs1 froglegs1 writes: Hi, Love these videos,lessons and tips, even though I've been sewing for about 35-years, I find that there is always something more to learn. Thank you.
Posted: 8:00 pm on April 5th

MameJohnston MameJohnston writes: Thanks sew much for sharing your knowledge with all of us here in cyberland!
Posted: 7:56 pm on April 5th

quixotesmom quixotesmom writes: I agree with treadybear. I would like to see a better example of the completed scarf. It looks very thick and has way too much stiching on it.
Posted: 7:49 pm on April 5th

ThreadyBear ThreadyBear writes: Wonderful videos overall. I would like to see the finished item close up for a few seconds and from different angles. It was frustrating to watch the whole process and then get just a teeny glimpse at the end!!
Posted: 6:39 pm on April 5th

sewinggal1 sewinggal1 writes: This is so cool, thank you for taking the time to make this video!
Posted: 6:26 pm on April 5th

natsnasus natsnasus writes: This is a great idea! Now I know what to do with all the hems I've cut off prom dresses and saved for all these months! Thanks!
Posted: 6:17 pm on April 5th

Chesna Chesna writes: This is wonderfully fun looking but...there's always more to it than you think!
Posted: 5:58 pm on April 5th

Linda58 Linda58 writes: Just wonderful! As a beginner this video has answered many questions that I have had regarding how to cut bias strips, water soluble stabilizers and free motion sewing. I love this Teach Yourself to Sew series! Thank You.
Posted: 4:53 pm on April 5th

You must be logged in to post comments. Click here to login.