How to Make a Neck Gaiter With No Pattern

How to create a DIY neck gaiter to keep your nose and face warm and protected! An easy sewing project to make in three easy steps!

You may also like our DIY fleece neck warmer for colder weather.

DIY Neck Gaiter

Supplies

• 17 X 18 ½ inches (43 X 47 cm) of Jersey knit fabric
• Sewing pins

Directions

Step 1

On the fabric the 17″ side will be the length, and the 18 ½″ side will be the width.

Fold the 18.5” side of the fabric in half with the print sides (right sides) facing each other.

If you wanted to hem the sides to prevent unraveling, you’ll want to hem the 18 ½ inch sides before folding them. To allow for the additional hem, increase the measurement to 19 ½ inches when cutting, which would give you an allowance of a ½ inch hem on each side.

The gaiter pattern will now be 9 ¼″ x 17.” The 9 ¼” ends will be the openings.

Pin the 17” open side together.

Step 2

Sew the pinned long edge together using a zig-zag stitch. Make sure to back stitch at the beginning and end to secure the seams. 

Trim off any loose threads.

Helpful Tips for Making A Neck Gaiter

• This is a very basic neck gaiter. In the instructions you will find ways to customize the face covering, including the size and whether or not you want to hem the ends.
• You can customize the size either larger or smaller to fit your needs. I suggest wrapping a piece of fabric around your face and seeing what is comfortable, allowing for enough stretch to keep the gaiter over your nose if you are wearing it that way.
• The stretchiness of jersey fabric allows it to stretch over your head to wear around your neck.
• Zig-zag stitching lets the fabric stretch without the stitches popping. Just change the stitch dial on your sewing machine to zig zag rather than straight stitch.
• If you choose not to hem the top and bottom sides, keep in mind that jersey will start to unravel. Especially after putting in the washing machine. So if you are looking for a neck gaiter that will last for several years, be sure to hem the sides!

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For more DIY winter accessories see these sewing tutorials next:

• Fleece Ear Warmer Headband
• Hat with Pom Pom Top