DIY No Sew Neckerchief
Make a stylish no sew neckerchief with this pattern! Step by step instructions for how to make your own neckerchief.
Servings: 1
Cost: $30
Equipment
- Iron
- Paintbrush and dish
- Tape
- Drop cloth or something to protect your work surface
- Clothespins and string
Ingredients
- 1 cotton gauze neckerchief 27"x27" neckerchief or 16.5″ x 16.5″ cotton handkerchief
- Acrylic fabric paint in various colors of your choice
- Fabric paint in a heat setting medium for clothing
Instructions
- Run the neckerchief through a wash/dry cycle to soften it up.
- Tape down the neckerchief’s four corners onto your protected work surface to keep it in place as you paint.
- Print off your pattern inspiration and slide it underneath your neckerchief. OR free hand paint your pattern. On the smaller neckerchief, you can use the handkerchief’s woven line design as the guide for the border.
- Mix the acrylic paint with a fabric paint medium at a 1:1 ratio or according to the instructions and begin painting the neckerchief.
- Once you’ve completed your design, remove the tape and hang the neckerchief up to dry. Don’t leave it to dry on the work surface as it may stick and make it difficult to remove.
- Once completely dry, iron the fabric with a medium heat setting for 3-5 minutes.