Scavenger Hunt for Vintage Silk Scarves

Scarf styles change and these days most 

of them are the long narrow size to wrap 

around your neck.

That means that the silk squares

are not as popular and find their

way to thrift and

 consignment shops.

Vera, Hermes, YSL and all the major

designers did a line of silk scarves

at some time, even Picasso.

So make sure that when

you are at an estate sale dig into

the baskets filled with scarves

for almost no cost.

I have found that using silk on both

sides of the pillow make a more stable

finished product.  Even a light

weight velvet will drag on the light 

weight of the silk.   Try using some 

dupioni silk on the back instead.

Martha, of course, has a video in two

parts here that shows you how

to make a silk pillow with a 

zipper.

Now I know these are not pillows for

the family room, 

but to find one fabulous 60's or 70's

 silk scarf and make it into a 

pillow would be the perfect touch on

 a bed or formal living area.

Besides, if you find a real deal,

which I know you will, you can 

change them out according to

your whims.

If you can make them yourself, they are 

amazing gifts for

a birthday or housewarming gift.

This beauty was also quilted

and that detail was a nice

trick to keep in mind.

So, find a good neighborhood 

tag sale and check out that pile of scarves

that everyone else is walking by.

Happy hunting!