DIY-Recycle, Reuse, Redecorate your Old Scarves

A scarf can be the most ideal accessory to pull together clothing. Much more than just a way to keep your neck warm, a scarf can make all the distinction between just dressed in outfits and dressed in a stunning collection. Scarves are available in a wide range of fabrics and in every shade and design possible. Chances are you have several scarves that are currently residing in your wardrobe or are packed in a cabinet. Shake the dirt off and reuse them in one of these fun methods.

Wear as a Top: If your scarf is extensive and lengthy enough, you can convert it into a lovely summer top. Basically lay it out on a bed and then flip it in 50 percent to make a huge triangular. Carry it around your front side and under your underarms. Knot it well in the center of your back. If you are concerned about a wardrobe malfunction, you can use a strapless bra or tank top underneath.

The Pillowcase: Two scarves could be stitched together or just use any soft silk that you will discover for the back to make wonderful soft silk pillowcases. Give your old throw pillows a new look using old scarves.

Head Wrap: Scarves make very fun and funky hair accessory. You can cover it around your head kerchief style or cover it around your ponytail holder. By folding the scarf over and over until you have a dense rectangular form shape tube, you can use it as a headscarf.

Bureau Runner: A long scarf in a pretty pattern makes a lovely runner for your bureau or bookcase.

The Banner: Display your scarf anywhere in your house by folding in half and tying the corners to anything.

The Kitchen Curtain: You can hang a silk scarf on a rod in small window; a multi-colored soft silk scarf will let light in and keep the space shiny.

The Patchwork: Sew several silk scarves together to create a duvet, shower curtain, or room divider panel.

Add to Your Kid's Outfit up Box: Kids really like having personal items of their mother and father to use for playing dress up. Give all your old scarves to your little one and observe them use their creativeness to discover thousands of methods to recycling them.

Doll Clothes: If you are handy with a needle and thread, you can use your old scarves to make a wide range of doll outfits.

The Sarong: A multi-colored and wide headscarf with fringe on the end can make a lovely little sarong for your little girl to put on over her swimsuit.

Next time you have old scarves and don't know what to do with them, consider these ideas to reuse them.