I Dare You To Eat It

We’re launching our big stake service project for the local cancer hospitals. The goal is to sew at least 200 chemo caps and 200 skinny scarves. Just let me know if you’re at all interested. I would be happy to mail you a copy of the hat pattern my sister scammed, I mean designed, and some simple instructions. All it takes is about 18 inches of very stretchy light weight knit fabric. Place the pattern piece on the fold.

Cut out and set your sewing machine to a slight zig zag stitch for added stretch and durability.

1. Sew a narrow (1/4″) seam along the cut side being sure to leave a 1 1/2″ opening near one end, for turning the cap right side out.

2. Sew the outside edges (only) together on each of the four points.

3. Turn the cap so that the fold and side seam run down the middle of the front and back. Sew one continuous arched seam across the top and another across the bottom end of the cap.

4. Turn cap right side out by pulling it through the opening left in the original side seam made back in step 1.

Machine stitch the opening closed very close to the edge.

Fold bottom half of fabric up inside the cap so that it becomes a self-lining. Tack both layers together at the top with a few hand stitches.

All done! In basically four steps and almost no time at all, you can make a stylish alternative to the typical turban. The soft and cozy t-shirt weight fabric makes this beanie perfect for the summer months or as an extra layer in the winter.

The skinny scarves are 5″ or 6″ cuts from any light weight cloth.

Then it’s pinned together lengthwise, right sides together, and sewn with about a 1/4″ seam from one selvage end to the other.

Then I add a safety pin to one end and chase it through the tunnel of fabric to turn it right side out.

Next, turn the seam so that it runs down the middle of the scarf and iron.

The skinny scarf is finished except for any decorations that you may want to add.

I love the big bow. It reminds me of the flapper look.

My friend Laurie made this little rose from leftover scraps of knit fabric. I haven’t tried it but she swears it’s just five circles folded in quarters and stitched at the bottom with a couple of leaves added to the sides.

Super cute, don’t you think?

If you want to use the pattern, please visit the pattern post.