How to make a triangle headscarf

1. Materials & tools

Materials (child size)

• Fabric (cotton, oxford or sheeting) — about 60 cm square
• Optional: flat elastic (1 cm) — about 20 cm, or fabric for ties

Tools

• Sewing machine (or needle and thread)
• Fabric marker or pencil
• Ruler and scissors
• Iron
• Pins or clips

2. Make the pattern (auto-generated in Katagami)

With the Katagami pattern tool, you just enter the finished size and it drafts a seam-allowance-included pattern, tiled to print at actual size on Letter or A4.

1. Open the tool
   Open the pattern tool and choose “Accessories” → “Triangle headscarf” from the tabs at the top.
2. Enter the size
   Enter the base and the height. Add elastic to make it pull-on.
3. Set the seam allowance
   Use the slider at the bottom (beginners: 1.0–1.5 cm / about 3/8–5/8 in).
4. Print
   Press “Print (actual size)”, then in the print dialog set Scale = 100% and turn “Fit to page” OFF. Check the 50 mm calibration box on the first guide sheet with a ruler.

3. Cutting the fabric

1. Cut 1
   Cut one triangle from the pattern.
2. Edges
   A triple-fold hem needs no overlocking.

4. Sewing

4-1. Hem the two angled sides

1. Triple-fold and stitch the two angled (short) sides.

4-2. Hem the base

1. Triple-fold and stitch the base (long) edge.
2. For elastic, leave both ends open to make a channel.

4-3. Add elastic or ties

1. Thread elastic through the base channel, fit to the head and secure.
2. For a tie version, sew ties to the two base corners instead.

5. Tips & variations

• No-tie: the elastic version is easy for little ones to put on themselves.
• Reversible: line it with a second fabric for two looks.
• Matching set: make one with a matching apron.