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Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial

December 5, 2014 · Delia 32 Comments

Today, I’m sharing another project I made for Jo-Ann’s Fall Look Book.

DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia CreatesThis leather and flannel snap scarf!

DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia CreatesIt’s a simple sew, with stunning results.

DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia CreatesYou just have to splurge a little for heavy duty snaps and a leather needle, but it’s totally worth it. Plus, once you have the tools…you have the tools, which frees you up for more project opportunities later.

DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia CreatesThis scarf is also a pretty quick, under an hour, type project which makes it a great DIY gift!

DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia CreatesHere’s what you need…

DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia Creates

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

  • 1 Soft leather trim piece – 3″x 9″ (Jo-Ann carries it in the leather section near the craft and jewelry supplies)
  • 5 Dritz Western Heavy Duty Snaps – #105
  • Dritz Heavy Duty Snap Tool for attaching #5 and #105 snaps
  • Schmetz leather sewing machine needle
  • Flannel fabric: 1 1/4 yards
  • Matching Thread
  • Sewing machine
  • Scissors
  • Rotary cutter and self healing mat (optional)
  • Ruler
  • Hand sewing needle
  • Pins and clover clips (binder clips can substitute)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare flannel fabric:

– Machine wash and dry flannel fabric.DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia Creates– Cut flannel into two 19″ x 45″ pieces. Plan your cuts carefully to ensure that the fabric pattern will match up when the two pieces are sewn together.

– With right sides facing, pin the two pieces together at the short ends. Check to make sure the fabric pattern matches and sew with a 1/2″ seam allowance. Press seam open. You should now have one long piece of flannel 19″ x 89″.

-Fold it in half length wise with right sides facing, and set it aside.

Note: You may simplify this step by buying 2.5 yards of fabric and cutting it in half length wise, so that piecing it together is not necessary.

2. Prepare leather snap placket:

DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia CreatesDIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia Creates– Cut leather trim in half, length-wise, so that you end up with two 1.5″x 9″ pieces of leather.

3. Take your folded flannel piece and pin it together along the matched long edges.

DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia Creates 4.  At the ends, leave them unpinned. Sandwich each leather piece in between the layers of flannel at each end. Ensure that the straight, cut edge of the leather trim is lined up with the raw edges of the fabric and clip into place with clover clips or binder clips. There should be about a 1/2″ space above the top of leather trim piece and the long raw edges of the fabric to account for seam allowance.

DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia CreatesNote: If you want your scarf to naturally twist when you snap it closed, insert the leather pieces in the same manner for each side. If do not want the scarf to twist when snapped closed, lay one leather piece right side up and the other side right side down.

DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia Creates5. Using a leather needle, sew along all raw  edges with a 1/2″ seam allowance. Leave a 3″ opening un-sewn in the middle of the scarf for turning. Remember to back stitch at the beginning and end of the gap.

DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia Creates6. Clip corners with scissors, being careful not to clip through any stitches.

7. Turn the scarf right side out through the un-sewn opening. Use a dull pencil, or point turner to help corners turn out properly. Press flannel with an iron.Avoid ironing the leather.

DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia Creates8. Hand sew the opening closed with a blind ladder stitch.

DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia Creates9. Evenly measure and mark snap placement.

10. Install snaps according to snap package directions.

Now wrap it around and snap it up. You’re done!

DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia CreatesThis is what it looks like wrapped around three times.

DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia Creates DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia Creates DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia CreatesIt also works, wrapped around just twice…

DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia CreatesOr wear it unbuttoned!

DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia CreatesIt’s all good.

DIY Leather + Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial // Delia CreatesFor more similar DIY gift ideas click HERE for an even easier scarf and HERE for leather cord organizers. Or click  HERE for even more leather projects.

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  1. Sydney Lund says

    December 5, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    Love this! Great twist on a circle scarf that is modern and different. I think I’ll try some for gifts this year

    Reply
    • Delia says

      December 6, 2014 at 8:42 AM

      Thanks Sydney!

      Reply
  2. Angie fowler says

    December 6, 2014 at 4:25 AM

    This is adorable! Cannot wait to make several of these!! Thanks for the awesome tutorial!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      December 6, 2014 at 8:39 AM

      Thank you Angie!

      Reply
  3. Anne says

    December 10, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    Ohhh, I need to make one of these! I have the hardest time wearing scarves because I can’t get them knotted pretty. I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for later this morning that links to your tutorial:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-leather-and-flannel-snap-scarf/2014/12/10/
    –Anne

    Reply
    • Delia says

      December 10, 2014 at 9:42 AM

      Thanks Anne!

      Reply
  4. Tracy says

    December 10, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    Love these, must buy tools!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      December 10, 2014 at 9:41 AM

      Thanks Tracy!

      Reply
  5. Genevieve says

    November 24, 2015 at 5:59 PM

    I can’t wait to try this! I linked this post over at sewabuttononyourunderware.com as a terrific Christmas gift idea!
    G

    Reply
    • Delia says

      November 24, 2015 at 8:37 PM

      Thanks Genevieve!

      Reply
  6. mary milne says

    December 12, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    I wish you would make this so we could print the directions in less than 31 pages. Thanks Mary

    Reply
    • Delia says

      December 14, 2015 at 7:57 PM

      Hi Mary! It wasn’t intended to printed, but instead was created to be viewed on a computer screen. Sorry for the misunderstanding and any inconvenience that may have caused you.

      Reply
  7. Renee says

    December 13, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    That scarf doesn’t look 89 inches. What am I missing?

    Reply
    • Delia says

      December 14, 2015 at 7:56 PM

      When it is completely open and unbuttoned it is 89 inches. Do you mean it doesn’t look 89 inches when worn? That is because it is triple looped around the neck. Does that answer your question?

      Reply
  8. Latoya B says

    December 16, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    Made them for my team and they came out perfect. Wish I could share a picture here!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      December 21, 2015 at 8:16 AM

      What an amazing, fun coach you are! You can always tag me on instagram if you want. I would love to see them!

      Reply
  9. izo-matr.byethost12.com says

    January 1, 2016 at 10:10 AM

    Hi! Quick question that’s entirely off topic. Do you know how to make your site
    mobile friendly? My site looks weird when browsing from my apple iphone.
    I’m trying to find a theme or plugin that might be
    able to correct this problem. If you have any recommendations, please share.
    Appreciate it!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      January 1, 2016 at 10:31 AM

      Good question. My ad manager, AdThrive, has actually made my mobile site look the way it does. Sorry I don’t have a better answer! You can also use a wordpress theme that has a built in mobile theme.

      Reply
  10. Teresa says

    October 26, 2016 at 6:13 AM

    Where else can you find the leather at a wholesale price?

    Reply
    • Delia says

      October 26, 2016 at 9:03 AM

      I like Leather Hide Store if you want a lot of leather. Tandy Leather is great too. If you just want a small piece, for a project like this scarf, try Michaels, or Jo-Ann. They have smaller pieces and you can use a coupon. I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any more questions.

      Reply
  11. Tal says

    January 20, 2017 at 5:58 PM

    Wondering how you wrap this 3 times? I’ve made 2 now one each way with the leather facing same way and 1 opposite and can’t figure how to wrap them nice like yours. Thank you

    Reply
    • Delia says

      January 20, 2017 at 6:40 PM

      That’s a good question! I start with the scarf wrapped around my neck and the tails of the scarf lying down my back. So, it’s wrapped around my neck more like 2.5 times. I hope that helps?

      Reply
      • Ashley Nelson says

        January 2, 2021 at 11:57 AM

        Hi! I know this is an older post, but I just made this and I love it! However even with the above explanation I can’t for the life of me wrap this around in anyway that is easy or look like yours. Is it possible to get a tutorial for wearing it haha? Any tips will be much appreciated!

        Reply
        • Delia says

          January 19, 2021 at 8:42 AM

          Hi Ashley! I am so glad you liked the tutorial! It can be kind of a trick to get it to the cowl option. I wrapped it around my neck unbuttoned and then buttoned it up once I got the configuration I liked. It can feel snug at first, but after you button it then you can adjust the layers to be more comfortable. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have more questions.

          Reply
  12. Pat G. says

    October 26, 2021 at 8:10 AM

    Think I’ll try it with denim instead of leather. Maybe even use part of some old jeans.

    Reply
    • Delia says

      November 10, 2021 at 6:12 PM

      Ooh…I like that idea!

      Reply
  13. Marianne says

    November 12, 2022 at 8:04 AM

    I made one and love it! Just wondering how you clean / launder it when needed? Great tutorial!!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      November 14, 2022 at 12:55 PM

      So glad you like it! To clean it, I hand wash it. The leather can get a little wet, but it’s best to try to avoid it. Then hang to dry.

      Reply

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