DIY – Infinity scarf/ Breastfeeding scarf

Summer here was intense, however it seems it’s come to an end rather soon. Of course things could change, September still holds the potential to be a sunny month, however my hopes are slowly being crushed as the first couple of weeks have been a little too overcast so I have put myself on Autumn mode.

I have been on maternity leave since the end of July (thank you, Germany!) and have spent a lot of this free time sewing. Through Pinterest I found fabulous inspirations for accessories and clothes to sew for this new phase of my life and have actually made all these pins come to life in the last few weeks. One of these projects was an infinity scarf which I thought it was a genious idea and perfect for Autumn. And there’s a bonus: it can be easily sewn by hand! 

This scarf can be used just like a normal infinity scarf, or like I´m going to do, as a breastfeeding scarf. So this DIY Project is also for you that is not going to breastfeed any time soon. But if you have friends who are expecting or breastfeeding, this is a perfect gift . It makes breastfeeding in public super easy and keeps your privacy so mums can enjoy this bonding moment anywhere.

Infinity scarf/ Breastfeeding scarf

90cm cotton fabric (minimun 140cm wide)

scissors

measuring tape

pins

thread and needle (or a sewing machine)

1. Stretch the fabric on a flat surface with the pretty side facing up.

2. Fold it in half as shown in the image so that the pretty side is on the inside. The fabric will now measure 45x140cm. Sew along the 140cm length leaving about 1cm seam allowance.

3. Turn it inside out leaving the right side out. Lay your scarf on an ironing board and using the tip of your iron press open the seam leaving the seam coming down the middle of the scarf.

4. Fold the fabric in half making sure the stitching is aligned. Place together the two ends of the fabric leaving the right side over the other as shown in the picture and in this pin. Sew around it leaving a seam allowance of 5 cm. This opening will be sewn from the outside to finish the scarf off.

Variations:

-You can use two different pieces of fabric, if doing this tutorial use two rectangular pieces measuring 47x140cm. This way you can get two patterns in one scarf like this one.

– I used cotton because it’s a firm fabric and good for supporting your baby, but you can use many other types of fabrics, whatever you fancy! Just keep it in mind that more malleable fabrics will be harder to sew

ps: I would like to thank Teddy Bear for helping me with the photo shoot.