I’m loving the faux fur these days, can you tell? ;)
Before I share the tutorial for the Faux Fur Sweater Cowl Scarf using some of the Girl Charlee knit I was sent, are you ready for a fun surprise and giveaway!?
Next week, December 9, Girl Charlee is starting a new product called the KnitFix fabric bag. Each KnitFix contains 6 specially selected, unique and exclusive knit fabrics in TWO YARD cuts each for a total of 12 yards. Fabulous right? The fabrics will never be available anywhere else, ever! KnitFix sales are only once a month–the second Tuesday, and are on a first come, first serve basis. The KnitFix sale has fabrics that are only available for that current sale, so you can buy each month and never get the same fabrics. Retail price is $69 for the 12 yards and you get a Girl Charlee KnitFix resuable tote bag. It’s cute and has gold writing on it :).
I must say that typically when people say “mystery fabric”, I expect the leftover fabrics that the shop just couldn’t sell. I was pleasantly surprised to open the package and find that I liked all of it. Beautiful fabrics, and the quality seems up to par with what Girl Charlee typically sells. Most of it is some type of spandex rayon blend (at least that is my guess), which drapes beautifully. I’m excited to make myself some shirts with a lot of it. I thought about dresses or shirts or leggings for my girls, but I have a confession–rarely do I buy enough fabric for any projects for myself unless I know what I’m making. So the most I buy of fabric is 1.5 yards, but more often than not 1 yard. So, since I have 2 yards of each of these I will be selfishly keeping them to myself…maybe.
Want to enter to win the exact fabrics you see pictured above–or the Christie KnitFix Bag? Shipping is free. * Sorry, but only USA addresses are qualified for this giveaway. *
Ok, are you ready for this simple diy? Let’s do this.
You need:
–an old sweater. Or new, but thrifted is pretty practical. I recommend a tighter weave sweater so it’s not impossible to sew with . I cut my sweater to 12″ x 34″
–knit fabric cut 12″ x 34″. The floral is from my KnitFix bag!
–faux fur fabric for the trim cut to 4″ x 34″ (of course this is optional–but it’s kind of fun)
Instead of the thrifted sweater, you could knit or crochet your own scarf and attach the fur to the top of it. One infinity scarf tutorial that I’ve been wanting to try is THIS one from Delia Creates. The knit is just a fun pop of color, along with making it really soft on your neck. This is also reversible so you could have the knit on the outside for a different look. You could use wovens as well, or a very soft flannel (which is my next cowl scarf I’m making–I have a thrifted gray sweater and some of the flannel shirting left from THESE hoods).
The dimensions of what I cut the sweater and knit fabric was 12″ x 34″. TIP: fold the fabric in half and do 12″ x 17″ to make it easier with your cutting mat. Also, if you choose a small sweater, that would be ideal! Because if it’s just around 17″-18″ around the bottom on the front and back of the sweater then you don’t have to cut and sew a seam–you can just use the tube cut off the bottom of the sweater. I cut my fur 4″ by 34″.
Line up the fur, wrong sides together.
Place the right side of the fur on top of the right side of the knit, lining up the raw edges.
This is what it should look like after those steps.
That’s all! So very easy right?
Thanks for stopping by! Hope your week is great and good luck on the giveaway!
Andrea
What great fabrics! I love the idea!
laura
Cute scarf! Love the knit fix idea!
Marti Taylor
I love that you reused a sweater, I have one that would be perfect to create a cowl with!
Heather
Love the scarf, how fun!
Kristie
LoVe the bag, so cute. And I just happen to have a few sweaters like this one in my stash. Thanks for sharing!
Anne
I love this!!! I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for later today that links to your tutorial:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-faux-fur-trimmed-sweater-cowl/2014/12/02/
–Anne
The Feisty Redhead
I love the inside of the cowl as much as I love the outside!
MeredithHowley
Love the fabrics!
dagan
i love the scarf! i need to find some cute faux fur to make these for christmas :)
Sarah @ thecrazytailor.com
Wow! A knit fix is something I could do! Haha! I’m always seeng these clothing fixes or nice makeup/cleanser boxes, but knit is more up my alley ;) Also, I’m a fan of cowls and this one is amazing! I love the fur trim!
tessarh
The scarf is beautiful! I have never sewn with fur before.
sewVery
Great idea!
Becky Dykstra
Awesome fabrics! And the scarf has the perfect mix of summer and winter – fur and floral! Wouldn’t have thought to join the two, but it’s really neat.
Abby
So cute!
Shannon Phillips
I love the cowl! It looks so cozy! I am super excited about knit fix-and I love that they come in 2 yd cuts!
Shawna Haynes
Thanks for the great post! I too am loving faux fur this year. I am super excited about knit fix!
Miss Kris
Those floral prints!! I’m pretty sure I need this Knit Fix! **fingers crossed**
Cassie
That knit fix bag looks AMAZING!!!
sharon
Sew, sew clever!
Veronika
I love that you cut up a sweater! I have so many that just don’t fit right anymore…I also am obsessed with this knit fix bag idea- I love it!!
BelBambinos
SO CUTE!!! This idea is darling. You can’t really go wrong with Girl Charlee but this is original and I really like it!!! I signed up for my knit fix bag and I can’t wait to get it!! I am so glad I found your blog, I will definitely be a regular follower!! -Belbambinos.
Cassy
Love all those knits!
Jennifer
Sorry if I’m commenting twice…I don’t know if I screwed up my first one :-) But I LOVE your tutorial. How fun is this and with the Girl Charlee fabrics, even better!!
Steffie
Awesome :)
Crystal Pelkey
The cowl is beautiful!
Dana R
The cowl is perfect for our winters in Iowa! Love the array of dabrics!!
Laura Connor
I’m not a big fan of fur stuff but this is pretty cute with the 3 fabrics!
Tim and Jennie Lindstrom
Knit Fix sounds great! I would be nervous about mystery fabric, except I love almost very fabric Girl Charlee sells.
Cindy
Super cute cowl! I love the fur trim.:)
Katie Walker
this cowl is adorable! love the tutorial!
tailored
Beautiful fabrics! And such a fun easy tutorial, I have some sweater knit lying around that will be perfect for this :)
Amy
I don’t think I could have dreamed up that sweater/fur/floral combination but I absolutely LOVE it! They work together so perfectly!
Chelle
EEK! ACK! GAH! LOVE to the NTH degree!! I also went & looked @ your hoods! Me Oh My, you are SEW uber talented & you have the CUTEST kiddos!!! Sorry bout all the caps but I am just a BIT excited over here!! I just saw the “Knit Fix” on Girl Charlee’s site a couple of days ago & it looks Delicious!!! Thanks for the tute on the cowl & for playing along w/ GC!! Have a FAN-tastic week ahead!
A new follower via Blog Lovin!!! kweenbee_612@yahoo.com
Christine
I’m so excited about Knit Fix. The cowl is cute! I’d make one sans fur for myself, but awesome combo on yours!
Susan Zakanycz
The scarf is really neat, I never have seen fur sewn that way!!!
Jody Kappas
Love the knit fix bag! I love ALL of the prints!
Danielle
Love what you did with the fabrics! Love the Knit Fix concept:)
Lise
Beautiful cowl – love the fake fur!!
Jessica
Such a fun idea! love the cowl!
moois van me
I really really really love that cowl ! Especially because of the mixture of fabrics and the re-use of the fabric. Nicely done !
Tammy Moore
so cute!
jessica
Love the cowl and knit options!
Vienna
Love love love!
Heather
I’m personally not a fur person, but it’s a neat looking scarf! But that tote bag……….so cute!!
Kim
I love a good upcycle! What a beautiful scarf.
Be Grim
Great tute….I’ve been thinking a cowl with a touch of fur would be so cool, and you did it!
cupcake mama
Both are fabulous! I love Girl Charlee! I have only recently learned about them and have only ordered once. My experience was wonderful and the fabric is the best quality knit I have ever used. I love their variety of unique prints too! The scarf looks awesome and I can’t wait to try it! Thank you!
Rafflecopter name: Mechele JOhnson
Christy
This scarf is amazing!!
Mandy Beyeler
just discovered your blog via the giveaway, and I think I’m hooked – – love this project!
Sonja Mclane
Awesome giveaway thanks for the chance. sonjasmith76@yahoo.com
Laurel
Love the fabric!!!
Sarah
The scarf isn’t my style, but it looks gorgeous on you! sarah@forrussia.org
Kathy E.
I have several old sweaters that I could use for this project, so all I need is some faux fur! This looks so classy and fun! Thanks for the tutorial.
Falafel and the Bee
That fabric is AWESOME….and I love the cowl too!
And BTW- did you make that leather jacket? It is beautiful!
Allison Miller
I’d be ecstatic to win the fabric!!! Your blog is awesome and scarf is cute!
amanda
I would love that fabric!!
Laura
The knit fix is a great idea! I wish it was fewer fabrics, though. 12 yards is a lot of fabric for me!
Dawn
The knit fix is an awesome idea. And the cowl is gorgeous. dawnm1993 at gmail dot com
Stacie Kincaid
so darling! and so brilliant to use an old sweater!
Monica
I love the cowl and the knit fix surprise bag though I’m not sure I’m brave enough to buy a surprise haha
creamchse
Very cute idea! Looks warm and wintery!!
Mrs. S
The knit fix is amazing. Beautiful fabrics. Thanks for the chance to enter to win.
Katie
The floral and sweater combo of the scarf is lovely
Quilting Tangent
The bag is good, can use it for something else later on. 24Tangent@gmail.com
Laura
I love the idea of one-of-a-kind fabrics, especially when they’re so cute!
Marci Girl
Your cowl is super cute and an easy sew!
Kayla
LOVE The knitfix bag–but it’s a little too pricey. Hope to win one though ;)
Becky Pelletier
Love the cowl. Great idea! The knit fix bag would be so awesome. Girl Charlee is my favorite!
Delia
This is so so cute Christie!
Delia
And thanks for the link! ;)
judi
I’m not a huge fan of cowls but I think my daughter would love this! I’m slowly learning how to work with knits. I have tended to avoid them because I have a harder time getting good deals on them.
Bethanie
Woohoo! I love these knit fix bags, especially when they’re giveaways! :) Thanks for the tutorial on the cowl too – I’m not a big fan of fur, faux or otherwise, but this looks fun.
Letitia Jordan
Love the faux fur cowl and the knit fix! I see lots of $ spent at GC in my future!
I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar
Love the combo of the knit fabric, sweater, and faux fur. Super cute. You look great, Christie!
Cheri
Busy Quilting Mama
Love the scarf! Never thought of using a sweater this way…
Charity Greenwalt
Love the combo of that cream and floral.
aus_chick
I love the idea of the cowl scarf incorporating the different fabrics! Never thought of that before!
Cathy V.
Love the fabrics and want to try this cowl scarf!
Elyssa Hunsaker
oh my gosh! i love the florals, and may end up making that scarf as a gift before this season is over.
carolee cucinella
I love that Cowl!
Carla Shiver
The cowl could be reversible. I love it.
Tini Collins
OH my I have the same Sweater and love the Idea
I’m addicted to Infinity Scarves must make soon
Thank you Tini
Elise Nicole
I love that cowl! Great job!
Sarah S
The knit fix bag looks like SO much fun!
Kristy
Love your scarf! Such a unique version that seems very versatile.
Kerrie Erb
the cowl scarf is sweet! shoulder surgery yesterday will put off using the tutorial…..but by the middle of winter i hope to be sewing again
sntbosch
Love the scarf!
Luda Vaara
Love the scarf and wan the fabric to make my own! Thanks for the chance to win
Jay
Great instructions; you actually make this seem doable!
Chris
Fantastic tutorial! Thank you! I love how you mixed all the textures together. :) I went on a hunt for some faux fur to try my hand at making one, and couldn’t find any even remotely of the quality/style of what you used. Do you mind sharing where you got yours from, or something similar? :)