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    Fleece Pocket Scarf Sewing Tutorial (Video)

    December 28, 2020 By Brandy 4 Comments

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    A cozy fleece pocket scarf to keep your neck and hands warm! Includes sizes for adult, child, and toddler. You can easily make a pocket scarf in less than 30 minutes! This post contains affiliate links.

    You might also like our 30-minute cowl neck poncho or fleece hand muff! 

    Watch our step by step video!

    I've done a lot of sewing for my girls. A LOT. It's always fun to find a cute and cozy project for my little guy. This pocket scarf was so easy to make and he LOVES it. It keeps his neck and hands cozy and warm.

    little boy wearing red and black pocket scarf

    What Is A Pocket Scarf?

    A pocket scarf can be made from a variety of fabrics. I actually first saw them made out of yarn. It is basically a scarf with a pocket added to the bottom for your hands. I've seen them with fringe, unfinished edges, and even cute appliqués. My version was inspired by Charmed by Ashley.

    fleece pocket scarf on table

    Fleece Pocket Scarf in Multiple Sizes

    Because I have kids of all ages (4-17) it was easy to come up with a variety of sizes: toddler, child and adult. Use the cutting guide to get the measurements that you need for the size you'd like to make.

    girl wearing Minnie Mouse pocket scarf

     

    little boy with hands in pockets of fleece pocket scarf

    Everything You Need to Know Before You Begin

    Time: 30 minutes

    Skill Level: Beginner

    Seam Allowance: ⅜" (edge of pressure foot)

    Stitch: zig zag

    Pocket Scarf Supplies and Cutting Guide

    fleece fabric, scissors, sewing clips and measuring tape

    Supplies:

    • 1 yard fleece* (solid or non-directional print)
    • scissors
    • pins or sewing clips
    • measuring tape
    • sewing machine with walking foot attachment
    • needle/thread

    *You won't need the entire yard to make a pocket scarf, but I always buy a little extra. It is easiest to make these with solid or non-directional prints.

    Cutting Guide:

    Adult/Teen: 2 (58" x 9") strips of fleece, 4 (9") squares of fleece

    Child: 2 (55" x 8.5") strips of fleece, 4 (8.5") squares of fleece

    Toddler: 2 (50" x 8") strips of fleece, 4 (8") squares of fleece

    Tips For Sewing With Fleece

    • Zig Zag Stitch: Fleece has a bit of stretch in it. Use a small zig zag stitch to prevent thread from popping/breaking when stretched.
    • Walking Foot Attachment: A walking foot helps ease layers of fleece through the machine.
    • More tips for sewing with fleece can be found here.

    little boys with red and black pocket scarf around neck

    Fleece Pocket Scarf Sewing Tutorial

    little boys with red and black pocket scarf around neck
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    Fleece Pocket Scarf Sewing Tutorial

    A cozy fleece pocket scarf to keep your neck and hands warm! Includes sizes for adult, child, and toddler. You can easily make a pocket scarf in less than 30 minutes! 
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Active Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Yield: 1 scarf
    Cost: $6

    Equipment

    • sewing machine
    • measuring tape
    • scissors
    • sewing clips/straight pins

    Materials

    • 1 yard fleece fabric solid or non-directional print

    Instructions

    Cutting Guide

    • Adult/Teen: 2 (58" x 9") strips of fleece, 4 (9") squares of fleece
      Child: 2 (55" x 8.5") strips of fleece, 4 (8.5") squares of fleece
      Toddler: 2 (50" x 8") strips of fleece, 4 (8") squares of fleece
      two strips of fleece cut into long rectangles
    • Lay pocket squares on table. Place 2 squares together, right side of the fabric facing eachother.
      4 fleece squares
    • Sew the two squares together across the top.
      Note: Use a zig zag stitch and ⅜" seam allowance (edge of pressure foot) for entire project.
      hands feeding fleece fabric through sewing machine
    • Open square and fold over so that the seam is now inside and the right side of the fabric is on the outside. Bring the bottom corners together. Top stitch across the top of the pocket piece.
      Repeat with other 2 squares of fleece.
      You should now have two "pockets". Basically, squares of fleece with raw side and bottom edges, and top stitched across the top seam.
      pockets for scarf top stitched
    • Lay one rectangle scarf strip onto your work surface with the right side of the fabric facing up. Place one of the pocket pieces over it, with the bottom corners lined up.
      Place second rectangle strip on top, with the right side of the fabric facing down, sandwiching the pocket in between.
      pocket placed over end of scarf fabric
    • Pin or clip the bottom and sides.
      Repeat on the other end of the scarf strip, sandwiching the other pocket piece in between the top and bottom scarf pieces.
      hand placing sewing clips around fleece scarf
    • Fold the scarf in half and find the middle. Mark a 6" opening with clips or pins near the middle of the scarf. This will be used for turning the scarf right side out after you sew around the perimeter.
      edge of scarf closed with sewing clips
    • Sew around the perimeter, leaving the space between the clips open.
      fleece being sewn by sewing machine
    • Trim corners and turn scarf right side out.
      hands turning scarf right side out
    • Fold the edges of the opening closed and pin into place. Hand stitch or machine stitch side opening closed.
      Your fleece pocket scarf is now complete!
      fleece scarf on table

    Video

    Notes

    I highly suggest using a "walking foot" attachment for sewing multiple layers of fleece together.
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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

    Comments

    1. Loyce Yoshimura says

      April 19, 2022 at 9:06 pm

      Shut Up and Take My Money

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    2. Tanya says

      December 13, 2021 at 2:49 pm

      I bought a bunch of fleece to make holiday gifts and I found this great pattern and easy clear instructions (pics are helpful!). My first adult pocket scarf turned out beautifully, I'm excited to make a few more including some for the little ones! Thank you very much for this!!

      Reply
      • Brandy says

        December 13, 2021 at 5:41 pm

        So glad to hear!! What a thoughtful gift idea!

        Reply
    3. Doris says

      December 28, 2020 at 11:28 pm

      Beautiful, will be making one for me.

      Reply
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