Re- and upcycling are very popular and that's a good thing! Why should you throw things away when you can transform them into great new ones?just spice it upcan? Something that is not missing from most women's wardrobes are scarves in a wide variety of colors. Are you planning to finally clear it out? Before you throw all your scarves into your old clothes collection, take a look at our ideas for scarf upcycling! Just because you no longer want to wear your scarves around your neck doesn't mean that they can't still be used for other purposes. These simple fabric pieces are more versatile than you might think.
Scarves transform into fashionable ones without much effortHandles for handbagsor can conceal and cover rubbed ones. So if your favorite bag has developed blemishes after all these years, you can hide them with the help of a simple scarf - double upcycling! This is how the scarf is upcycled:
Spice up the handle
Fold the scarf so that you get a long strip. Then place this around the handle and tie a knot. Then wrap the scarf evenly around the handle until you reach the other end, where you tie another knot. Repeat the same thing with the other handle.
Make your own handles with scarves
But what if the bag doesn't even have handles or handles? Then a creative scarf upcycling will also come to your aid. Because scarves look really adorable in the form of handles. You don't have to sew for these upcycling ideas with fabric either. Depending on the size of the scarves you have available, you can either make a handle or a longer strap.
To do this, fold the scarf so that you get a narrow strip again - diagonally or from one side to the other, as desired. You can then twist this up for an even more interesting look or you can use three scarves and braid them. You can also incorporate beads and other accessories. Depending on the bag, attach the strip of fabric either by knotting the two ends onto the rings provided, or by simply knotting the ends together and placing the resulting ring under the bag lid. When you then fold the lid over and strap it in place, you get a secure carrier that won't slip out.
Scarf upcycling idea – make bags out of scarves
Or how about making a whole new bag out of a large scarf? Sounds difficult? But it's not! There are also different variants available for this upcycling scarf. For our first instructions, all you need is a scarf in the size you want - a perfect oneLast minute project. Spread it out in front of you and tie knots at all four corners. Make sure to leave enough length of fabric sticking out, then tie two of these corners together to create the bag handles.
Alternatively, you can knot two diagonal corners a little lower and then tie the other two higher up. The latter serves as a strap, while the other knot closes the bag.
Or you can also add some accessories. If you tie the cloth to rings or ropes, for example, you can also quickly create useful handles.
Beautiful wall decoration with style
Honestly, would you have thought of using your square scarves as...Use as wall decoration? That's a really unusual idea! You can attach the cloths symmetrically to the wall using pins or special adhesive tape, or stretch them into picture or embroidery frames and arrange them like wall pictures.
Upcycling scarveswith embroidery frameWe particularly like that the fabric can hang out, which gives the decoration a casual charm. With this variant, however, it is advisable to avoid groups and instead create a single accent with just one cloth. Otherwise your wall will look way too cluttered.
Upcycling scarf – suncatcher for windows and terraces
Not only the wall, but also the window is suitableDecorate with clothsand embroidery frames. For such a scarf upcycling, it is best to use a slightly more transparent fabric with bright colors. Stretch it into the embroidery hoop and trim off the excess on the sides. A scarf is big enough to make several of these suncatchers at once. That would also be a great gift idea, don't you think?
Cool and reusable gift packaging
Tearing up wrapping paper is a lot of fun, no question about it. But is it worth all the rubbish afterwards? It would be better to have packaging that looks goodcan be reusedand no unnecessary waste is produced. And this is where your old scarves come in handy again. Because gifts wrapped with scarves look really pretty. How do you tie the scarf around the gift?
For this type of scarf upcycling, you use the scarf exactly as you know it from wrapping paper. However, instead of sticking with adhesive tape, simply knot the corners of the cloth together. You can form beautiful bows, but a simple knot also looks really pretty. Or how about tying two knots on one gift? Admit it, these packaging are much nicer than the classic paper ones!
Spice up boring flip flops with upcycling scarves
They have a coupleFlip Flopsthat aren't too pretty to look at? You can change this quickly and, above all, easily with old (or new) scarves. Take a scarf and cut it in half with scissors. First, take one half and place it around the strap that will be between your toes. Now wrap the cloth tightly around this intersection and then evenly around the ankle straps. At the end, tie knots on both sides. Repeat this with the other flip flop as well.
You can either cut off the excess ends of the scarf or tie them around your ankle to give the flip flops another interesting accent.
Make party garlands quickly
Your party is about to start, but the decoration is still missing that certain something? Quickly dig all your scarves out of the closet and make a colorful garland.Also bandanascan be used for this purpose. Fold the cloths diagonally to form triangles and tie the corners together. Or cut the scarves into strips (or fold them into strips) and hang them on a string.
Upcycling for clothing – Use large scarves as tops
Large silk scarves and shawls can be used wonderfully as a top for the summer. There arevarious binding techniquesto get different types of tops. Of course, you can also experiment yourself and wrap and knot as much as you like. In this first variant, you tie two corners together and pass the head through the resulting loop. Then take the other two corners and knot them at the back. Fast, easy and incredibly chic!
Crop Top Tie
You can get a midriff-free model with this tying technique. Place the scarf around your upper body from behind and cross the ends at the front (preferably double). Bring the ends of the scarf back to the back and tie them together there.
Make your own upcycling door wreath for a scarf
It's not just your old silk scarves that you can upcycle into a scarf. The winter scarves are also suitable for beautiful DIY projects. How about one, for example?Door wreath for autumnor winter? Simply wrap this with the scarf, after which you can add other decorations: tree slices, pine branches, branches with berries, snowflakes, etc
But of course the more elegant models are also suitable here. Especially in spring and summer it should be beautifully colorful and silk scarves are definitely that. Here, too, you can give each model the finishing touches with the right decoration - birdhouses, flowers and ribbons are just a few of the options.
Sew curtains or curtains
A curtainim Patchwork-Looklooks nice and can also be tried out by sewing beginners. It is important to make sure that the individual scarves are actually sewn together evenly. Crooked seams are immediately noticeable in this symmetrical design. You can also choose tablecloths for upcycling a scarf. Or how about a pretty bedspread?
Upcycling ideas – curtains without sewing
Don't you really have the confidence to sew patchwork? Then make it easier for yourself by simply wrapping or tying the scarves around the curtain rod. The scarves can all be the same length or can be shorter from the outside in. Even if it doesn't seem like it at first glance, you can get really creative when it comes to decorating the window with a scarf curtain!
Beautify jewelry tray
Do you still have that unsightly tray or a small box that you can't use for anything? Then use it for a simple scarf upcycling, with which you can give both parts a new life. You need Mod Podge, which you first spread on the tray or box. Then lay the scarf over it and apply another layer of Mod Podge. As soon as the glue has dried, the box can be used.
DIY upcycling with scarf – pillowcases
Covers for pillowsThat's a great idea for upcycling a scarf, isn't it? You can sew it like any other fabric using your favorite sewing pattern. However, this DIY idea also works without sewing. Like that? By simply using the same instructions as for gift wrapping.
You can't just reuse old scarves for scarf upcycling. If you want to put together a specific color or motif theme, simply buy new scarves with the desired design and easily spice up your sofa set, bed or children's room. Even the terrace or balcony gets a nicer look and atmosphere with this simple project.
