24 Creative Ways To Repurpose Old Scarves In Your Home And Garden

Scarves can be extremely useful. Not only are they great for helping keep you warm on a chilly day or adding a bit of pizzaz to an otherwise drab outfit, but they are also great to repurpose in the home and garden. When it comes to DIYs, think of your scarf as simply a piece of fabric with lots of potential. There are many ways to use your unique, luxury scarves as decor, functional gadgets, or the base for useful craft projects. If you don't have a lot of scarves to choose from in your home, you can always head to the dollar store or thrift store to find some to work with.

Before you start your DIY, just remember that not all scarves are made equally. Some are knitted or crocheted, often leaving them with a woven, chunkier feel. Some have a stretchier fabric, while others are more see-through. This accessory can also come as one long piece of fabric or in an infinity loop, which may need to be separated for your design. Keeping the type of fabric you have in mind before repurposing it can help you decide what scarf to use for what DIY and ensure that the project turns out the way you expect. And if you're not ready to repurpose all of your scarves, there are some scarf organizing hacks for those leftover.

If you have a collection of scarves, repurposing them into a quilt may be the perfect DIY project. Not only is a quilt great for keeping warm on a cold day, but it can also be used in the garden for a picnic. Cut the scarves to your desired size and serge around the edges to help prevent the fabric from fraying. The squares may not be the same size, but this adds to the charm of the quilt. Then use an old blanket or even a fabric shower curtain as the backing for your new design.

If you have a farmhouse-style home or like a quirky statement piece, crafting this cute rooster using an old scarf might be for you. Start by creating the armature out of a foam ball, wooden dowels, cardboard, tape, and wire. To create the rooster's head, use a smaller foam ball, clay, and paint. Finally, take your old scarf and cut it into long strips to wrap around the body. Then, add fringe to some of the pieces to give them a feathered look. Use a gray scarf or be bold and try bright colors!

Get ready for the Easter season with a pretty spring cross. Take a wire cross armature, which can sometimes be found at Dollar Tree, and wrap it with an old scarf. You could use any color scarf, although a purple, yellow, or pink one is great for spring colors. Add a piece of foam using a zip tie to the center of the cross, and attach some beautiful faux florals to complete the design. If you love the style, you could create a look that is less spring forward and could work as home decor all year long.

Easily share a bouquet of flowers from your garden by repurposing a scarf you no longer use. Simply lay the accessory on a table and fold it in half lengthwise. Then, arrange your favorite blooms in the center and fold the scarf over the flowers. Finally, find a cute ribbon (or another scarf trimmed to become a ribbon), and tie it around the stems of your flowers. Now, your bouquet is ready to go to its new home in this carrier, which can be reused again and again, making this DIY both cute and eco-friendly.

There are many simple ways to refresh your home for spring, and this one repurposes a scarf. Embellish a wooden bunny for your front yard by taking a fluffy white scarf and gluing it to the board to create a bunny tail. Wrap a floral scarf around the bunny's neck to add a bright look to the otherwise plain white boards. You could also try gluing strips of the scarf all over the board for a bright floral bunny. This decor piece would be great on a front porch to welcome guests all spring long.

Use your scarf as a beautiful table runner. You can even create a gorgeous floral eco-print table runner, with a plain white or off-white silk scarf and your favorite flowers or leaves from your garden. Soak the scarf in three parts water and one part vinegar, arrange the foliage on to the scarf, fold the fabric, wrap it around a pipe, tie it with some twine, and steam it. You'll transfer the vibrant colors and prints of the flowers to your scarf. This can then be repurposed to decorate your table. 

Create an adorable plush pumpkin perfect for your fall home decor. Start by cutting any ruffled edges off of the scarf, and trim it into a square. Then fold the fabric and glue together one side. Add stuffing, and secure the top end. Next, wrap twine around the outside of the plush to create the pumpkin's ridges and around any extra fabric at the top to create the stem. You can even use different color scarves to make a unique pumpkin patch. 

Repurpose a scarf to create a storage bag perfect for your home. Use this DIY bag to keep your plastic grocery bags organized or use it at the supermarket to hold your produce as an alternative to the one-time use plastic. It could even be great for collecting produce from your garden. Simply fold your scarf in half to form a triangle. Knot the two sides (not the top), and then turn the scarf inside out. Now, knot the top and your bag is complete. Try using different size scarves to fit your various needs.

Looking to give your plain trivet a makeover? Perhaps repurposing a scarf can help. Take your scarf and cut it to roughly the size of the glass trivet. Then, using some Mod Podge, glue the fabric to the glass. Next, add a coat of glue on top of the scarf, and once dry, cut the fabric to match the edges. Finally, apply a coat of Mod Podge Gloss on top to give the project a finished look. Repeat this process with other trays using different scarf designs or make a couple of matching ones.

A collection of scarves and a wire wreath armature can easily become a beautiful flower perfect for hanging in your home. Grab a variety of scarves with complementing colors. If you want to give the design a specific floral look, go for one shade, like all yellows for a sunflower. Otherwise, any design will work. Cut the scarf into small strips, and tie each piece using a simple square knot around the wire wreath. Add a small wood round wrapped in brown twine or yarn to the center to give the appearance of a flower's disk.

Keep your plants shaded from the harsh summer sun with an easy sun shade DIY. Take your scarf, and if it isn't very wide, staple it to a second scarf. Then, place four stakes in your pots or garden. Attach the sun shade to the top of the stakes by covering the support rods with a corner of the scarf and adding a zip tie around the fabric. Repeat this for all four corners, and then cut a few slits into the fabric to allow air to move through without the scarf flying away.

This DIY vase perfect for flowers is easy enough that even kids can help. Clean out a tin can and cover the outside with Mod Podge. Then, add your scarf around the can. You can use one solid piece of fabric or take different pieces and create a collage. Cut out your favorite images –  like flowers or birds — and add them to the outside of the vase. Once completely covered, apply another coat of Mod Podge. Finally, add some embellishments like a bow or glitter, and arrange your favorite flowers inside the can.

If your throw pillows need an upgrade, this scarf DIY is a great option. Simply take your current pillow and wrap it in the scarf of your choice. A thick, soft scarf with little to no stretch, will work better for this design. Cut the extra fabric, and then pin the border. Hand sew the two edges of the fabric together around the pillow. You can then add some yarn bows or pom poms as a cute embellishment. The cool part of the project is that when you want something different, the scarf is easy to remove.

An indoor wreath can be the perfect way to decorate for the many different seasons and holidays. Grab a scarf that matches the colors of the season you want to decorate for and cut it into thin, long strips. Tie these strips around a plain wreath ring to create the base leaves of the wreath. You can then add a variety of embellishments that match the time of year. For instance, attach bows and jingle bells for Christmas or bats and spiders for Halloween. A quick trip to the dollar store my help spark your imagination.

Keep your gift giving sustainable by using a scarf instead of wrapping paper. Place the gift in the center of the scarf, and fold two opposite sides over the present. Then, use the two other sides to tie a knot on top of the present to keep the scarf secure. You can then tuck a small card or other trinkets underneath the tied section. This way of wrapping is easiest with small rectangular packages, although it can be done with other sized gifts too. When unwrapped, the person will be left with two presents!

Use two scarves to create a gorgeous pillowcase. Place both scarves on top of each other, so the more vibrant print is facing outward. Then, pin the scarves together and sew around the edges. Not a sewer? You could try using some fabric glue instead, although the project may not last as long. Finally, turn the case inside out, and it is ready to be used on your favorite pillow. And, when it needs to be washed, remember to follow the accessory's laundry care instructions, which may not be the same as your regular sheets.

Give your home a stylish makeover with some curtains. Scarves can be perfect for this design, especially when working with small windows. The best part is that this use doesn't ruin your scarves. However, they may fade over time when exposed to direct sunlight. Purchase some clip-on curtain holders, attach them to one side of the scarf, and then slide them on a curtain rod. If you do have a larger window, you could always sew a few scarves together and create a curtain tie out of another scarf for a unique look.

If you love the design on a scarf or it has a significant value to you, crafting with it may not be something you want to do. Instead of cutting the accessory and making something new with it, you can frame the scarf instead. Find a frame large enough to allow you to display the entire scarf or fold it inside the frame to only display a portion. Either way, your scarf can now be hung on a wall in your home and admired by everyone who visits.

If your folding skills are super strong, this DIY can be a great option. With a few folds and a couple knots, your scarf will be transformed into a beautiful rose. This flower is stellar to add to many different parts of your home. For instance, you could use it around a pillow, a vase, or as a curtain tieback. You could even use it around a present you are planning to give to a loved one. Not only is this more eco-friendly than a traditional bow, but it also can act as a surprise gift.

A glass hurricane can be wrapped in a scarf for a cute candle cover. Start by cutting the scarf to size to fit the outside of the glass. Then, using some Mod Podge, coat the outside of the hurricane in glue. Lay the scarf on top, and then cover with Mod Podge again. For safety purposes, only put the fabric on the outside of the vase and ensure all the edges of the scarf are trimmed below the height of the glass. If concerned, use a faux candle instead. Create a few different sizes for a dynamic centerpiece.

Display your favorite section of a scarf in a bedroom or dorm room with this adorable DIY. Start by taking an old embroidery hoop and add a piece of the scarf to it, placing any pattern on the fabric as the focal point. Trim the excess, and then get creative with details. Glue pom poms around the edges of the hoop. You can also embroider some words or a design with a needle and thread. Don't forget to include a piece of ribbon or string to help hang it in your home!

Need some new towels to help clean your countertops and dry dishes? Try repurposing a few scarves for this DIY. Grab a cotton scarf that doesn't have a lot of stretch to it, and purchase some terry cloth or repurpose an old bath towel. Cut the fabric into even squares or rectangles, then line up the scarf and towel fabric together. Sew around three edges of the layered fabric, turn it inside out, and then sew the fourth side to close the rectangle. Now, you have some new cloths perfect for chores.

If you have a chair in your home that is more decorative than useful, you could throw a scarf on it to give the space a whole new look. For this to work, choose a scarf that is on the softer side. For instance, a blanket scarf would work well. Layer the scarf with a pillow or other decor pieces to transform the space. Instead of looking like an empty chair, the area will be transformed into a decorative and welcoming spot.

Another way to repurpose a scarf is in your living room. Rather than layering textiles in your home with a blanket that you may eventually want to use on a cold day, try a scarf that has a pattern that matches your home decor. Neatly fold the scarf so that it will not drag on the floor. Then, place it on your ottoman or coffee table. Add a decorative platter or create a trendy round DIY serving tray. Finally, finish with knick knacks, your TV remotes, or a box of tissues to complete the look.