This is an awesome project for anyone who likes to be warm and look good too. Whether your sitting on the beach on a chilly summer night or need to go outside with 5 ft of snow on the ground, you need one.
Materials:
Step 1
Measure out 2 pieces of fabric both 32″h x 48″w(width of fabric) make sure that the fringe is on the 32″ side! Place both pieces of the fabric on top of each other, with the right side of the fabrics on the inside.
Tip*
The measurement 32″ contributes to the sleeve measurement, I am 5′ 10″ and it hits me slightly below my wrists. If you prefer a longer over sized look, consider adding 2″ or if you are on the petite side you may want to take 2″ off. It’s your poncho do what your heart desires.
Step 2
Measure off 13.5 inches from the middle of one side (the side that you want to be the center front and center back of your poncho).
Step 3
Sew the side together , but do not sew within the 13.5 inches you just measured off. That is your head opening.
Step 4
Open up the poncho. The sides (with out the fringe) your going to fold .5 towards the inside and then another.5 inches. This is so the edge is finished and doesn’t keep fraying.
Step 5
Next fold the piece of fabric in half so that the opening is at the top and the seam is going through the middle with the fringe along the bottom. Measure off 8″ from the top right and left corner down and from that point you are going to start stitching 6″ long. See diagram. This will be your arm opening.
Step 6
Next goal is to finish off the seams at the head opening. If you want to finish it without going out and buying bias tape, you can finish the edge with a serger or make a zigzag stitch with your sewing machine to mimic a serger. Then you iron down .5″ of the edge towards the inside and just top stitch it all down for a clean edge.
Step 7
If you prefer to use bias tape, use anything between .5″-1″. I used a stiff 1″ tape to make the fabric more sturdy, if you prefer a more flowy look get a lightweight .5″ tape. To start make sure to iron down .5″ of the edge and then place the bias tape over the fold, and make sure its not too close to the edge, so you can’t see it from the front. Next stitch on both sides of the bias to keep it down. This will give your poncho a very clean finish on the inside.
Step 8
To clean up the fringe, tie knots along the entire side about .5″-.75″. this will make the fringe look intentional.
Done!Be Warm!