Cozy yet Chic Keyhole Scarf with Matching Cuffs

Kicking off February with this versatile Faux Fur Keyhole Scarf with matching Cuff set. I love that I can add these accessories to a simple coat for some additional glamour or with a blouse and dress. The cuffs can even be worn around low cut booties or shoes. Get the details below on how to make your own faux fur scarf with a slit and matching cuffs just in time for the cold months ahead.

Supplies:

• Faux Fur (1/2 yard) (I used Shannon Fabrics Sable Fur in Champagne but use whatever you like!)
• Liner (1/2 yard)
• ¼” elastic
• Marking tools
• Razor blade
• Interfacing (optional)
• Pins
• Needle and Thread
• Brother SE1900 Sewing Machine
  

Let’s begin with the Keyhole Scarf:

Draft a pattern with paper using these measurements:

• Faux Fur: 7” x 43”
• Liner: 7“ x 43”
• Interfacing (optional): 7” x 43”
• Curve edges with a curved ruler or use an item with a curve (bowl, small plate, etc.)
• Keyhole facing: 1 3/4” x 5”
• Curve edges with small cup or free hand (slit is 3.5” so you want a 1” diameter around the slit).

Step 1

Cut out your materials:

• For the faux fur, draw the pattern you drafted on the back paying attention to which way the nap of the fur lays. I wanted to have my fur running perpendicular.
• I typically use a razor blade to cut faux fur. I did a blog post
  on cutting and sewing with faux fur and you can refer to that here.

Cut out your other materials with the satin:

• Scarf lining
• Slit facing
• Fusible interfacing (optional and then fuse to the facing/liner)
• Draw a 3.5” slit down the center of the facing with a fabric marking pen

Step 2

• With right sides facing, pin the faux fur and the satin liner together and sew leaving a 3” gap at the bottom center (to flip right sides out).
• Flip right side out and slip stitch opening closed with a needle and thread.

Step 3

• Place facing on left side 7.5” up and centered.
• Baste stitch if necessary, around the slit line just 1/4” away so it doesn’t move and pin well.

Step 4

• Stitch just along the slit line (1/8” or so away) curving around the sides. Remove baste stitch.

Step 5

• Cut the slit open.
• Flip facing through, press, and pin.

Step 6

• Fold under and slip stitch around the edges with a needle and thread.

Cuffs

Step 7

• Cut a strip of faux fur so the nap is running perpendicular.
• Mine measured 6.5” x 14” (*adjust the cuff length to shorter or smaller. Mine were big but not overly dramatic).

Step 8

• Cut 2 strips of ¼” elastic to equal your wrist measurement (add an inch or so if you want it looser).

Step 9

• Sew the elastic with a zigzag stitch on the right side of the fabric (fur side) just along the raw edge. I just tucked the pile in as I sewed. (repeat for the bottom).

Step 10

• Fold so the right sides are facing, pin, and stitch along the seam (1/2” seam allowance should do).

Such a glamorous way to stay warm this winter.