Make something warm to wear
Make a cozy no-sew fleece scarf using fleece fabric, cutting fringe, and tying knots to practice measuring, creativity, and basic hand skills.
Step-by-step guide to make a cozy no-sew fleece scarf
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Step 1
Lay your fleece fabric flat on a clean table so it is smooth and wrinkle-free.
Step 2
Fold the fleece in half lengthwise so the long edges line up and you have two layers.
Step 3
Use the measuring tape to measure the folded fleece to the length and width you want for your scarf.
Step 4
Mark the measured rectangle for the scarf on the fleece with fabric chalk.
Step 5
Cut along the chalk lines with fabric scissors to make your scarf rectangle.
Step 6
On each short end of the scarf mark a fringe length of about 4 inches with the fabric chalk.
Step 7
Mark vertical lines about 1 inch apart across each short end to show where to cut the fringe.
Step 8
Cut along the vertical lines through both layers to create the fringe strips on each end.
Step 9
Tie each pair of top-and-bottom matching fringe strips into a double knot across the width of the scarf.
Step 10
Trim any uneven fringe ends and smooth the knots so the scarf looks tidy.
Step 11
Share your finished cozy no-sew fleece scarf on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use instead of fleece fabric if it's hard to find?
Use flannel, an old sweatshirt, or a fleece blanket cut to the same measured rectangle and follow the same folding, marking, and cutting steps with fabric scissors.
My fringe keeps coming undone—what should I check and fix?
Make sure you cut the vertical fringe lines through both layers, keep each fringe about 1 inch wide and 4 inches long, and tie each top-and-bottom pair into a tight double knot before trimming uneven ends.
How can I adapt this project for a 4-year-old or a 12-year-old?
For a 4-year-old, pre-measure and pre-cut the rectangle and pre-mark the 1-inch fringe lines so they can help tie the double knots, while a 12-year-old can measure with the measuring tape, mark with fabric chalk, and cut the fringe with fabric scissors independently.
How can we personalize or upgrade the scarf after finishing?
After tying and trimming the fringe, personalize the fleece by painting with fabric paint, gluing on felt shapes or pom-poms to the short ends, or braiding groups of fringe strips before knotting for a decorative finish to share on DIY.org.
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Facts about no-sew fabric crafts for kids
♻️ Some fleece is made from recycled plastic bottles, turning trash into cozy, washable fabric.
✂️ A classic no-sew fleece scarf is made by cutting fringe along the edges and tying simple knots — no needle or thread needed.
📏 Measuring twice and cutting once is a handy rule kids learn while practicing measuring, fractions, and hand skills.
🧵 Polar fleece was developed in 1979 by Malden Mills and is lightweight, warm, and quick-drying.
🧣 Scarves have been worn for thousands of years for both warmth and fashion — ancient civilizations wrapped their necks too!
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