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October 15, 2010

100% easy single seam poncho :: a tutorial

In case you were wondering, yes, that's me in those pictures. I had an extremely kind, patient and talented photographer - my big girl M.!

With both of my girls having a poncho now (well almost - I'm about to finish little H's one) I couldn't s tay behind, right?

I've always had something with "wraps". I have several and especially like them at this time of the year. They're

incredibly cozy, but not always handy, I admit - they tend to unwrap easily and get in the way. Not so with a poncho, I

figured.

Now, on several occasions I've seen women wearing this kind of poncho here which I really liked - a very simple,

minimalistic yet elegant interpretation of the classic poncho, with only one seam apparently. With three meters of knit

fabric, I thought, I might as well give it a try. And I'm glad I did!

Barely a couple of days old, it's already become a favorite! I wear it on top of a light sweater or long sleeved shirt, with

jeans and boots. And it looks great, I must say. Casual-chic. The perfect outfit for a nice autumn day (well, any day

really). Since I used a not too heavy knit fabric, there's a nice natural drape to it as well.

As it's really super easy to make I decided I wanted to share this project. If it weren't for the step-by-step photos I

probably would have finished it in under half an hour! Also, while making the poncho I figured out a new and very

satisfactory way of finishing corners. I'm probably reinventing the wheel here - if so, please, forgive me - but it worked

out really nicely, so I definitely will use that technique again!

Ready to get started?

Instructions for an 100% easy single seam poncho:

What you'll need:

- 78cm of knitted fabric (150cm wide) or any other fabric with a nice drape

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1. Fold your fabric as shown in the above diagram.

2. Shoulder seam: Pin one of the open sides together as shown in the diagram, leaving a 30cm opening to start

from the fabric fold, for the neck. Sew on the machine.

3. Corners and hem: At the wrong side of the fabric, fold in the corner as shown in pic. 4, so you get the acd

triangle and use a pin to secure. Next, fold the end ab such that a and d coincide, and do the same with the end

bc to let c coincide with d as shown in pic 5-6. Secure with pins. You'll get a corner which looks as shown in pic

6. Continue to pin the hem all the way around. Next, sew on the machine. The two corners will look as shown in

pic 8. With needle and thread close the little opening between b and acd, using a whip stitch (pic 9). The

finished corners now should look as in pic 10 (wrong side of the poncho) and 11 (right side of the poncho).

4. Neck line: fold in the fabric at the neck line, pin with needles to secure and top stitch on the sewing machine (pic

12).

5. Press all seams flat and your poncho's ready to wear!

That's really all there is to this very simple poncho!

I'm planning on making a couple more of these when I come across the right fabric. One of the things I'd like to try is to

make one in a light weight fabric, gauze cotton, or maybe s ilk, for summer.

I think that actually might look nice on top of a pair of jeans and a tank top, don't you think... ? To be continued, I'm sure...

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meisje van vervlogen dagen said...

Dat is handig! Zondag is hier een zgn. stoffenspektakel. Het zou zomaar kunnen dat ik tegen een lap wollen

jersey aanloop! Prachtig en een wonder van eenvoud. Daar houd ik van.

OCTOBER 15, 2010 5:41 PM

dotpebbles said...

I like it - a lot - I've bought some lovely, grey, soft wool mix fabric to make a coat from a vintage pattern - however,

may make this instead...

Thank you so-oo!

Claire

OCTOBER 15, 2010 9:25 PM

nicole/brussels said...

oh wat is dit mooi, ik vind het prachtig, en een dikke bravo voor M. haar mooie foto's!

OCTOBER 15, 2010 11:47 PM

cindy said...

it's great to see your gorgeous face and i love your glasses. tres chic as is the poncho. enjoy your weekend!

OCTOBER 16, 2010 1:09 AM

Francine said...

I love this. You posted at the perfect time as I so need a poncho. Now I just have to hunt for the perfect fabric :)

OCTOBER 16, 2010 3:30 PM

blue moss said...

You have been so busy....love the ponchos.....and that fabulous wool....

And....I so love seeing how totally adorable you are.....love those glasses!

Michelle

OCTOBER 16, 2010 3:55 PM

[email protected] said...

Ooh I love this! Ponchos are so much fun, I can't wait to make this! I'll be linking as well, thanks so much!

OCTOBER 17, 2010 6:50 AM

CraftyCripple said...

I really love this simple project. I can imagine living in it!

OCTOBER 17, 2010 6:21 PM

Andrea, the little collector said...

Lovely! Hmmmm...now I'll be on the hunt for knit wool!

OCTOBER 18, 2010 3:56 AM

cucicucicoo said...

oh, i have to try this! now that the cold weather is upon us and i don't have any proper winter maternity wear, this

would be perfect! i hate to make/buy strictly maternity things because it seems like such a waste to not use

them afterwards, but i could use this forever! thanks! :) lisa

OCTOBER 18, 2010 11:04 AM

Baa-Me Kniits said...

Love your easy poncho, pity it is summer here I will have to wait till winter to make one. Thanks for the Tutorial :-

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OCTOBER 18, 2010 2:52 PM

Stitching At Stone Cottage said...

thanks for sharing this..im off to the fabric shop....it looks fabulous

OCTOBER 22, 2010 1:08 AM

Katie said...

That is so incredibly pretty and chic. I am definitely going to make one. Makes me excited for Autumn. Thanks

so much for the tutorial.

OCTOBER 22, 2010 7:09 PM



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