Happy Holidays, Pirate Friends! We are excitedly back for another year and another round of holiday freebies to share with you! Since 2016, we’ve compiled different tutorials and patterns that we think would make *perfect* gifts for your friends and family. Curious about what we’ve already released in the way of holiday freebies? Head right here to see all of them: Holiday Freebies Roundup.
Today, we are bringing you the: Snowfall Shrug!
The Snowfall Shrug is unique in design, in that it is a ZERO WASTE design. What does that mean exactly? Zero waste sewing patterns use up every inch of the yardage without any waste / scraps that get tossed, meaning it’s a little more sustainable than a typical sewing endeavor.
The Snowfall Shrug is a classic shrug or bolero. It is a 3/4 “batwing” style sleeve and is a one-size pattern that falls across your shoulders. It’s a great addition when you need a little extra cozy coverage!
Fabric Requirements / Recommendations:
- 3/4 Yard knit fabric, 40-50% stretch minimum
Grab Your Pattern Pieces Here:
- Snowfall Shrug pattern pieces
TUTORIAL:
Cut out all of your pieces. You’ll need:
– 1 Bodice Piece, cut on fold
– 2 Cuff Pieces (cut from main bodice piece)
This is a no-waste pattern, meaning we use up the entire length and width of the fabric.
1.) Lay the bodice piece, right sides up, with the cut-out corners at the top, furthest from you.
2.) With right sides together, fold one bottom corner up towards the top. Match along the raw edges of the cutout and the long top edge.
3.) Repeat on the opposite side. Sew along both top raw edges, using 1/2″ seam allowance.
4.) Using 1/2″ hem allowance, hem middle opening.
5.) Fold cuff piece left-to-right, with right sides together.
6.) Fold in half again, from top-to-bottom.
7.) You’ll now have two folded edges. Sew with 1/2″ seam allowance along raw side edge.
8.) Flip right sides out.
Repeat with other cuff.
9.) Baste at 1/8″ and 1/2″ to create gather stitches at sleeve opening.
10.) Gather sleeve opening to match size of cuff.
11.) Slide cuff over sleeve opening, matching along the raw edges. Sew using 1/2″ seam allowance.
12.) Flip cuff away from sleeve.
13.) Repeat steps 9-12 with opposite sleeve + cuff.
Your Snowfall Shrug is complete! Throw it on for some extra cozy warmth while you make a few more for gifts this holiday season!
In case you consider yourself a more “visual learner” here’s a video tutorial that walks you through the entire tutorial, start-to-finish.
Before you go, take a look at these fantastic Snowfall Shrugs from our tester team!
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Happy Holidays, Pirates!
I love the simplicity of this pattern. I have made one and will be making more so I want to ask how canyou make the cuff not as tight? Would you just make the cuff piece wider. Greatly appreciate your guidance.
You can just cut a larger cuff and use that instead. 🙂 It’s the size it is because we were making a zero waste pattern. But if you’re wanting to make adjustments, it’s totally doable — it’ll just take a little bit more fabric to make happen.