To Make: The Essential Linen Accessory (ELA)
FREE PATTERN
"Ela" - the Essential Linen Accessory
This all-in-one pattern can be used to make a ruffled collar, a linen “necklace”, a belt or a wrap around head scarf. It’s a great companion for any linen shirt or dress.
Leave loose as a linen necklace or scarf
Pull in tight to create a ruffled collar
Wrap around your head to create a turban-style head scarf
Wrap around Belt - back view
Wrap around Belt - front view
Easy to sew
Download the 2 part “ELA” pattern here.
Instructions on the pattern
Pattern A
Cut 1 PAIR of this template- (2 pieces)
Step 1: Stitch right sides together leaving a 2cm opening at the centre of each end as marked.
Step 2: Using one of the open ends, pull one end of the scarf completely through so it is right side facing and then iron flat.
Step 3: Sew two stitch lines parallel, 2cm apart down the centre of the scarf length-ways, right to the ends. This creates a channel for the cord to sit in.
Step 4: Feed the cord through these two stitch lines between the two fabric pieces.
Cut one pair of this (Pattern A) to create the main part of the ELA
Pattern B
Cut 1 piece of this template
Step 1: Fold the piece in half length ways with right sides touching, leaving ends open
Step 2: Pull through and iron at
Step 3: Turn the end edges in on them selves about 1.5 cm and top stitch down
This is (Pattern B) for the self “cord”
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