Thank you so much for taking the time to visit and comment Kimberly! I actually do know about selvedge edges. This was one my very first posts that I published on my site, since publishing it all those years ago I know that it drives people crazy to see me sewing with the selvedge still on the fabric. LOL. I found that with this project keeping the selvedge in didn’t make a difference and made the fabric go a bit further but it’s not a practice that I do regularly with other projects. 🙂

I really do appreciate you taking the time to share all of your information with us! I also love that your mom passed a love for sewing on to you! That’s what Hello Creative Family is all about– parents creating a handmade, homemade, heart-made home for their children!

Best Wishes,

Crystal

The edges of the fabric that are bulkier and more tightly woven are known as the SELVEDGE EDGES of the fabric. Very often, the name of the manufacturer and name of the fabric are printed there, as well as color dots that show what all colors are contained on the fabric. As has been noted, the selvedge edges of the fabric can cause ripples if left on pieces that are cut and sewn.

The selvedge edges are parallel to the straight of the grain, which is usually used with long pattern pieces aligned on the straight of the grain, so they hang properly when incorporated into a garment. For instance, a dress, skirt, pants, or long sleeves. The straight of the grain typically has less “give” than the cross-grain, which has more “stretch”. The cross grain is perpendicular to (at 90 degrees to) the straight of the grain. The most give is on the bias, which is situated at 45 degrees, or half way between the straight and cross grain. This is helpful when making bias tape for hems or arm hole trims, as it’s meant to curve easily and well, with no gaping.

I hope this info is helpful. I know it has been for me, and I’m glad my mother shared it with me so many years ago 🙂

Hi Marjorie,

You can definitely experiment with it. What you want to make sure is that the length of the fabric is enough to wrap around your neck (and get over your head). Infinity scarves usually get looped twice so you want the length to be quite long. I think one yard would be too short, but you could definitely get away with less than two yards. You could also change the width of the scarf for a less bulky scarf.

Best Wishes,

Crystal

I absolutely love these scarfs. .can’t wait to make some for my twin daughters and me. .

Thank you so much Jody!

Crystal

Crystal have you tried using ball point needles with jersey? I really had no idea how much nicer it was to sew with the proper needle! I thought you just left the same needle in for everything! Newbie here huh? I am so looking forward to sewing one of these scarves!