DIY Gift Idea- Cozy Flannel Infinity Scarf

If you're anything like me, the thought of finding parking, fighting crowds, and standing in line for hours at the mall is enough to keep you locked up in your house with a big glass of wine. Here's my solution- handmade gifts! All you need can be found in one store (preferably Jo-Ann Fabrics, of course), and you can cross a few people off your list in one weekend. Not to mention the fact that your one-of-a-kind gift beats out a gift card for originality and thoughtfulness. And the best part about it? You can still have that big glass of wine while making these gifts, they're that easy.

Here's the first gift idea, it's the perfect accessory for chilly winter days.

Here's what you'll need-

2 yards* shirting weight flannel (it's thinner & drapes better)

2 yards* solid knit fabric

Thread

A sewing machine

Fabric scissors

*You can actually use 1 yard of each fabric if you don't mind having a seam in your fabric where you sew the 2 pieces together, otherwise you'll actually have enough to make 2 scarves!

Directions -
1. Measure and cut your fabric into 62 in x 22 in rectangles. This is the size that I used, but you can change the measurements to whatever you want.

2. Pin your 2 rectangles together along the long edges and sew the two sides. You should have a long tube with openings on either end.

 I used a straight stitch and finished my seams with a zig-zag stitch to prevent the fabric from fraying.

3. Turn the tube inside out, place the two short ends together with the knit fabric sides facing out, and sew along the edge. This seam can be worn at the back of your neck so you won't be able to see it.

This is the simplest way to finish your scarf. If you'd like a neater seam, you can follow the tutorials found here and here.

That's all there is to it! I told you it was easy.