Dollar Store Scarf to Baby Legs -- TUTORIAL

"Baby legs" -- super long socks with no feet -- are so popular right now. It seems that there are new versions and twists on this idea fairly often. Well today I will show you my ONE DOLLAR version!!


I found this super-duper soft, extra stretchy scarf at the dollar store and knew immediately what I wanted to do with it! One scarf is all you need!


STEP ONE: Fold your scarf in half, lining up the stripes, and cut it in half right at the center fold.


STEP TWO: Serge along your cut edge, stretching it a little as you go. (You could experiment with finishing the edge by using a zig-zag stitch -- making it as wide as you can, and short. I have not tried this. If you do, let me know what works!)


STEP THREE: The way the ends of the scarf are originally finished does not allow for enough stretch, so you will need to serge the opposite end of your scarf the same way. (I serged off the pink end so my thread would match the stripe I was serging.)


STEP FOUR: Using a zig-zag stitch and starting with your first scarf half, fold it in half lengthwise and sew all the way down the long edge. Don't forget to backstitch! You may need to push it along under your sewing machine foot, but mine fed through pretty easily with just a bit of guidance.

Check to make certain your stripes are matching as you go.

STEP FIVE: Backstitch at the end, and check out how long and skinny it is! Are you worried it will never fit your baby's chubby legs?

Have no fear!

If I can get it on my arm, you can get it on your baby's leg!
(They actually fit my three-year-old just fine, too!)

TA-DA!!

I can also see these on an older child or tween (or even me!) as arm-warmers, which are also very popular right now. These will keep you quite warm -- perfect for colder weather when it's too warm for a jacket but too cold for going without!