modifying jane's head scarf

I received a question regarding the modifications I made to the Jane's Head Scarf pattern in Heather Ross' Weekend Sewing book.  So here goes.

I made two changes to better fit a child's head:
(1)  I made the head scarf reversible and
(2)  I cut the fabric rectangle a bit smaller

The pattern calls for one 17 1/2" x 8" inch rectangle of fabric for the scarf. 
To fit a child's head, I cut two 16" x 8" rectangles in complimentary fabrics.

Next, the pattern requires that you turn and press the two long edges of the fabric and top-stitch along these edges.

To make the scarf reversible, I sewed two 16" x 8" rectangles of complimentary fabric along the long edges, right sides together.  Then I turned them right side out, and followed the remainder of the sewing instructions in the book.

Truth be told, I made a green head scarf first.  In this one I top-stitched along both long edges after I turned the rectangle right-side-out.  I did this so it would look more like the version in the book, but I wasn't happy with the stitching so close to the face.

So there you have it.  Two modifications. Two cute and simple scarves.  Let me know if this helps.

Enjoy your weekend!

Comments

[molly]

my husband just brought that book home for me yesterday - i've been thinking about the headband all day! i like the reversible idea. thanks for sharing!

[Lisa Q]

I always love to see the fun fabrics you choose. You must have an awesome stash, or a fabric store close by! (maybe both :)) These are adorable.

[Heather]

I love that you used two different fabrics for the head scarves. I was literally just about to sit down at the machine to sew a few of these, but now......

[Mythical Creatures Hentai]

now I'll be tuned..

[Susi from Germany]

how old is the child you made it for? Please email me: [email protected]
Trying to figure out kids' sizes for the girls of my neighbor!

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Reversible idea is fantastic! I just made a couple this morning with my daughter (sewing lesson!), but I didn't think to do them in two fabrics. Brilliant!

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