How to Make a Shemagh Neck Scarf

A Shemagh is an Arab scarf used to protect the head and neck from sand and sun. In order to keep cool while wearing the scarf, make it from thin cotton fabric, typically muslin This ensures that air can easily pass through the fabric, but the sun and dirt cannot. For these basic instructions, the Shemagh will not have tasseled edges.

Things You'll Need

• 3 1/2-by-3 1/2-foot square of muslin
• Iron
• Pins
• Sewing machine

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Place your muslin fabric print-side down on an iron-safe surface.

   • 2

     Fold the edges in 1/8 inch and press with a hot iron.

   • 3

     Fold the edges in again 1/4 inch, press and pin to hold in place.

   • 4

     Sew around all the edges with a straight stitch on the sewing machine, stitching as close as possible to the hem line.