Let's Make Twisted Sherpa Ear Warmers - Without the Bulky Layers!

[@TheConnieG]

LOL I’m glad I wasn’t the only one questioning Buddy’s hands. 😂 Beautiful project! Thank you. ❤️

[@CharmingCheek]

I about had a heart attack when editing it!!! But I didn’t have time to start all over again. Ahahahahahaha.

[@jamieross6976]

I saw the ”hands” at the beginning and was like I don't remember anything like that in Elf! Then I saw the arms on the fabric before you put it together and was like ohhh! 😂

[@CharmingCheek]

@@jamieross6976 I didn’t notice it at all until editing! Ahahahahahaha

[@jamieross6976]

Oh I also wanted to say thanks for the video you made it look easy

[@brinagrande9115]

Ahhh thank you so much for posting this tutorial!🖤 You're amazing!

[@CharmingCheek]

Thank YOU!!!

[@sabrinaharris6538]

I love this video, and the project. There's no cut. Thank You for sharing Your Time and Your Talent with all of us. As soon as I buy some stretch knit fabric, I will make one (probably a lot more than one) of these.

[@CharmingCheek]

Thanks for watching, Sabrina! And thank you for your kind comments. I hope you’ll share the finished project with me!

[@lillyquilling7501]

Omg that is so cute!! It took me a little to see what you were talking about when you mentioned buddies hands. I laughed so loud I woke my baby up!! Thank you for a great tutorial

[@CharmingCheek]

Ooooph! Sorry for waking your baby up!!! But glad you got a chuckle!

[@keleeshamarley7178]

Thank you again for this wonderful tutorial. Just need to get some Sherpa and I can get started. Thank you sweetie 🥰🙏🏽

[@CharmingCheek]

Thank you for cheering me on!

[@thelilcheckers]

The fact that you had to disclose those were buddy’s hands 🤣

[@CharmingCheek]

I felt totally betrayed by those hands after working so hard on the tutorial!

[@brittanygrabosch8281]

I have a bunch of these to make for a vendor event and you just made my entire day! Such a simple thing I never would have thought of. Thank you! 💗

[@CharmingCheek]

Thank you!!! Best wishes for a sell out at your event!

[@jenaryjones2657]

Absolutely, positively beautiful 😍❤! Great instructions as well as sewing hacks. Thank you for sharing your wonderful tutorial 😊 ❤ 👏👏👏

[@CharmingCheek]

Thank you so much!

[@Bellemorephotography31]

His hands HAHAHA! I wouldn't have noticed if you didn't say anything. This is awesome! Thanks for sharing. My machine was hating the layers.

[@CharmingCheek]

Dang hands!!!

[@PeskyRaven]

I rollllled at the "hands" part. I think that makes that one ten times more fun lol!!

[@CharmingCheek]

@@PeskyRaven I’m glad it brought a smile because I did not have the patience to film the whole thing again! I’m just glad Jovie isn’t on the fabric!

[@laurasandy4479]

Thank you for a fantastic and easy-to-follow tutorial!! It's adorable 😊😊

[@CharmingCheek]

It’s my pleasure! Thank YOU for watching!

[@cindywebb3733]

Finally got around to making one. Glad that I found your hack as I don't think my machine would have gone through the full thickness without it. Will definitely make some more!

[@CharmingCheek]

I’m glad it was helpful! My machine was very unhappy with me on my first attempt using the traditional way!

[@rumtumtuggerstanmachine841]

Just finished making this to wear when im biking to and from work/classes this winter! Turned out amazing! I used flannel cut on the bias instead of lycra and its a bit of a squeeze to get it on, but fits perfectly when it’s on! Love how simple and direct your tutorial was, and already planning on making more!

[@CharmingCheek]

Oh! I was just working with flannel yesterday and testing the stretch factor on the bias. Thanks for doing the research and development for the team! Great info!!!

[@krystalneville1928]

Great tutorial. I can't wait to make these!

[@CharmingCheek]

Thank you! I hope you’ll love them!

[@joanrichards235]

Thank you so much for the tutorial and measurements - such a cute a quick sew! I was having sewing withdrawal since I was finished with all of my Christmas gifts so I just sewed up 10 of these!

[@CharmingCheek]

Wowza!!! You’re amazing! Thanks for your kind compliments!

[@creolekitten]

Woman, you crack me UP!!! You are the BOMB!!!! Thank you for the tutorial. Before your video, I'd been sewing these without your tabs, but I'm changing that RIGHT NOW! Thank you. (I'm still cracking up over your Julia Child reference. Chicken. LoL!!!)

[@CharmingCheek]

Maybe I’m more Swedish Chef?! Thanks for your constant encouragement!

[@tiiug.9973]

Just sewed one and your tutorial worked great. Especially loved the tip about using the zipper foot at the end; that made a difference for me, letting me get closer to that edge we're aiming for at that point. It turned out great except I made each piece just two inches longer to begin with. THANK YOU!

[@CharmingCheek]

Yay!!! I’m so happy it helped. Isn’t it nice to have a project that’s stress-free?

[@appalachiancrochet]

Thank you for the great tutorial! It turned out great!

[@CharmingCheek]

I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you!

[@seamsswell7771]

Thank you for this awesome tip! I’ll have to try that out 🥰

[@CharmingCheek]

Thanks for watching! Making these is so satisfying!

[@bethanydorn1228]

OMG! Thank you!! I'm busting out 21 of these for soccer gifts and my sewing machine hates me. lol!

[@elenadidenko5123]

Love it thank you!

[@CharmingCheek]

I’m so glad! Thanks for watching!

[@PopcornPopper]

Thanks for this great tutorial. I can't wait to try making a few!

[@CharmingCheek]

It’s my pleasure! Have fun with them - they’re addicting to make!

[@deeleach8300]

no chickens falling on the floor! well that would have been distracting! thanks for the laugh.

[@CharmingCheek]

Hahaha! Thanks for watching!

[@Julie-626]

Thank you for the awesome tutorial! I so want to make some of these. I have no sherpa or CL. I guess it’s time to go shopping. Darn. 🤣

[@CharmingCheek]

You get me!!! I may or may not have just put in another order for more Sherpa!!!

[@Julie-626]

@@CharmingCheek My husband is all…what are you buying now? 🤣🤣

[@CharmingCheek]

@@Julie-626 my hubby’s eyes got wide when he spotted my giant bag from Joann! I held my head high as I stumbled up the stairs. Ahahahahaha.

[@Julie-626]

@@CharmingCheek that’s hilarious!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@brendab3613]

Thank you for this!

[@CharmingCheek]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@Barbacoadin]

I literally snorted out loud when you made the "quack quack" sound for the "backwards C!" Such a great tutorial, and what cut spot, I didn't see no cut spot? :D

[@CharmingCheek]

I’m so glad someone appreciates my sound effects! Thanks so much for making me smile!

[@1seaque]

Thank you!

[@CharmingCheek]

My pleasure! Thank YOU for watching!

[@KayFaverus]

I love your tutorial, I've made a bunch of these already. However, I can't seem to get the measurements right..I took the child measurements and a baby sized band came out, any idea what I could be doing wrong?

[@CharmingCheek]

Let me take a look at them and give one a try and compare my results.

[@TheBitingGnome]

Could you serge your short ends if it's only the CL ends being layered together?

[@CharmingCheek]

Nope! I tried it and it doesn’t work. And to be honest, it lies better inside the knot when the material can spread out a bit.

[@TheBitingGnome]

@@CharmingCheek thanks!! Good to know!

[@jesmunster]

Thanks for the video!! Is it possible to just add on the length of the tabs to the outer fabric instead of making them separate pieces with the tabs? Hope that makes sense 🤣

[@CharmingCheek]

I’ve seen that asked before and it’s not clicking in my brain yet. The reason I add the tabs is because if you fold the Sherpa it’s really thick and hard to fold/sew. The tabs make it work for domestic machines.

[@jesmunster]

@@CharmingCheek so I just sewed my first one and as I finished It also clicked in my head, lol I’m like why did I ask that? The tab is on the Sherpa side. Sorry 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣

[@CharmingCheek]

@@jesmunster I have been wracking my brain trying to figure it out! Ahahahahaha! Thanks for putting my mind at ease!

[@laurenphillips9124]

Thank you so much for this tutorial would you be able to tell us the dimensions for a child's size please xx

[@CharmingCheek]

I put a list in the description box of the video. Let me know if you can’t see it. Thanks for asking! Great question.

[@delinahoward8476]

How do you cut your contrast fabric? I’m new to this so please help me?!

[@CharmingCheek]

Hi! You want to cut it selvage to selvage (assuming that there is stretch when you pull it that way). Usually your pattern is oriented correctly that way. Let me know if that isn’t what you meant by your question.

[@karensharp5167]

Great tutorial! I’m curious where you buy the Sherpa fabric from?

[@CharmingCheek]

I got mine from Joann and Hobby Lobby.

[@Kingragnar_the_canecorso]

Hi anymore tips on the Serger? I have a Brother 1034D lock

[@CharmingCheek]

What kind of info would be most helpful to you? I also have a Brother 1034D.

[@Kingragnar_the_canecorso]

@@CharmingCheek the settings on the machine and rather if you changed the presser foot or needle Etc lol

[@gingers6392]

Thank you!!!! Question... I make these normally (without Sherpa) but use a zigzag stitch to attach the sides. This is the way I learned from a different tutorial. Do you think a straight stitch is ok for this? I was told it won't stretch as much as a zig zag... I'm still a beginner, so not sure if it matters? Thanks!!!

[@CharmingCheek]

Great question! I only recommend a straight stitch to make the twist (the final stitch). Along the sides you want to use a zigzag or a stretch stitch. I wish I could post a photo of a straight stitch! If you Google it, the symbol looks like three stitches parallel to each other. When you choose this, the machine goes forward two stitches and back once (all in a straight line - not parallel). So it looks straight but allows the fabric to stretch.

[@janshipman1291]

@@CharmingCheek I believe you are referring to the STRETCH stitch - - some machines, it looks like an extra dash above an equal sign ( = ) ...so it has 3 horizontal or 3 vertical dashes. Great pattern, Thank you!!!

[@CharmingCheek]

Thank you! I did mean the straight stitch for the final line of stitches. The one that goes through all the layers after they are folded together. But I do use the STRETCH stitch for the length if not using my serger.

[@noel111008]

Does it work with cotton woven instead of Lycra?

[@CharmingCheek]

If you were to cut on the bias it may work. I’ve been pondering how to use elastic to make my cotton woven goodies work with these, too!

[@delinahoward8476]

@@CharmingCheekplease share if you figured this out!

[@kristinhansbury5221]

The "hands" 😂😂😂

[@CharmingCheek]

Right?!

[@kathynorthup3518]

Aren’t those his knees??? We just watched the movie. Simply wondering???

[@CharmingCheek]

I thought the same thing at first but it’s his hands - he’s holding them up to him face in excitement!

[@juliegandolfo1391]

What is the seam allowance you use ? Thank you

[@CharmingCheek]

About 1/4”. It’s a very forgiving pattern so it does not have to be as precise as some.

[@heidifrady2043]

What is a child size?

[@CharmingCheek]

I’m not able to cut and paste from the description box to your comment. But if you expand the description box I have sizing suggestions at the bottom. Let me know if you can’t see it and I’ll keep trying.

[@heidifrady2043]

Oh my word just overlook me while I facepalm myself.

[@CharmingCheek]

@@heidifrady2043 no worries! You’re asking the question gave me a chance to answer in case someone else was wondering!

[@bressavage]

Me, I was wondering also and didn’t look in the description lol

[@CharmingCheek]

@@bressavage sometimes I look for my reading glasses when I’m wearing them. Good times.