Need a quick way to dress up an outfit for the holidays – add a shrug or scarf! Make this super easy and versatile accessory using your Baby Lock serger. It is super quick as it only has one seam and is the perfect accessory to make for holiday gifting!
Materials:
- 4 Spools Madeira Aerolock serger thread
- 2 - 2 1/2 yards of sweater knit fabric (see measurement chart)
- Large eye embroidery needle
Tools:
- Baby Lock Serger
Steps:
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Cut out a large rectangle 60in wide x 30in tall.
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If desired finish the two longest edges of the shrug with a 4 thread overlock stitch. The shrug pictured has unfinished edges.
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Fold the rectangle right sides together matching the short edges. Stitch with a narrow 4 thread overlock stitch and coordinating thread. (needles: left and right; length: 3; width: 6; stitch
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Using an embroidery needle with a large eye thread your serger tails and weave them under the stitching. Trim off any excess thread.
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To wear as a shrug - pull the loop over head and spread at the waist. Twist in front once to create a second loop then pull this loop over the head. Spread fabric out over shoulders.
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To wear as a scarf hold out on arms as one loop. Twist once to form two loops. Hold the loops together and slip over head.
