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As much as I love purses, they're a pain. Aside from getting dropped, lost, and snatched on a regular basis, they almost always leave their carrier without a free hand for everyday tasks. A cargo scarf is the perfect, inconspicuous way to hold all your small essentials--keys, cash, pens, cigs, cell phone--without tying up your hands. Plus, it helps you stay warm on cold nights all year round.
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To make a cargo scarf, you will need:
1/2 yard 45" wide cotton for outer layer
I chose a cute banana-print cotton; any decorative or fashion fabric will do, but it should be woven (not a stretchy knit).
1/2 yard lining
This is the part of the scarf that will be against your skin, so choose something warm and comfortable. Softer felts, flannels or fleeces are all good options.
Decorative trims
These can be lace, eyelet tape, or whatever else you prefer. If you plan to adorn all the edges, you will need 4 1/2 yards of trim for a 68" scarf. To decorate only the short edges, 1/2 to 3/4 of a yard will do; vertical accents will require 2 yards of trim each, and horizontal accents will only require 6 inches of trim each.
D-ring and nylon webbing
These are for creating a decorative accent and/or ring to clip your keys to. You can substitute the nylon webbing (only a few inches are needed) with a piece of matching or contrasting fabric.
Narrow Elastic
This is for constructing a pen or pencil sleeve. You only need a few inches; choose a color that complements your lining and fashion fabrics, as it will be visible.
Bias square, measuring tape, or ruler
Chalk or marking pencil
Sewing Machine
This project can sew by hand with a needle and thread, but a machine will make it much faster and easier.
Pins
Iron
1/2 yard 45" wide cotton for outer layer
I chose a cute banana-print cotton; any decorative or fashion fabric will do, but it should be woven (not a stretchy knit).
1/2 yard lining
This is the part of the scarf that will be against your skin, so choose something warm and comfortable. Softer felts, flannels or fleeces are all good options.
Decorative trims
These can be lace, eyelet tape, or whatever else you prefer. If you plan to adorn all the edges, you will need 4 1/2 yards of trim for a 68" scarf. To decorate only the short edges, 1/2 to 3/4 of a yard will do; vertical accents will require 2 yards of trim each, and horizontal accents will only require 6 inches of trim each.
D-ring and nylon webbing
These are for creating a decorative accent and/or ring to clip your keys to. You can substitute the nylon webbing (only a few inches are needed) with a piece of matching or contrasting fabric.
Narrow Elastic
This is for constructing a pen or pencil sleeve. You only need a few inches; choose a color that complements your lining and fashion fabrics, as it will be visible.
Bias square, measuring tape, or ruler
Chalk or marking pencil
Sewing Machine
This project can sew by hand with a needle and thread, but a machine will make it much faster and easier.
Pins
Iron
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Thanks :)
I skipped the lace and such ;) but my mother being the professional seamstress that she is, added a zipper on the bottom pocket for loose objects and kept the top pocket open for phones and such.
The special someone loves hers and uses it everyday!
Thank you so much for this, I will surely be using it for years to come!
Especially during the winter and fall seasons.
I would wear it, it is totally awesome, and I am a guy, maybe change the style just a bit, but still, it is useful.
Peace
I was wondering the exact same thing (heavy object choking you) when reading this, and this could be a solution.
Absolutely have to give this scarf a try!
5 Stars