Scarves – Make or Buy?
The fashion scarf has experienced a resurgence, once again becoming a must-have item by both men and women around the globe. Head scarves, wraps and shawls grow ever popular with celebrities and convey a simple elegance and sophistication. Let’s face it, fashion scarves are considered a happening accessory.
It appears scarves are here to stay and these fashion items will evolve much like any other fashion with exciting new colours and patterns. A majority of the fashion scarves used today are made offshore or in the following countries; China being the largest manufacturer, followed by India, Hong Kong and Indonesia. Likely because of labor costs but keep in mind they are also very skilled.
The most common materials used to make fashion scarves today include; silk, fleece, pashmina, and cashmere. With silk being one of the more popular materials.
If you have deep pockets you can venture out and purchase a scarf for as much as $350.00 or if you are cash conscious, like us, for as little as $5…better yet make your own and we will include some great resources to help you accomplish this.
Okay, so you see all these cool fashion scarves out there and if you are the industrious type why not try making one of your own? A scarf is a personal statement so taking the time to select the colour and patterns which best represent your personality and mending something on your own is well worth the effort.
We encourage you to try to make your own. How do you go about doing so? When we started we used internet resources and had the help of a super neighbor and today there are hundreds of more useful resources you can tap into.
- Our number one resource is YouTube. Here is a link which will take you right to it Make a Scarf
- Check with your local fabric shop as quite often they will provide FREE workshops on how to make a scarf or something similar. They do this in an effort to earn your business or hoping you will buy their materials.
- Another great resource when it comes to making a scarf
Not only can it save you money, it can be the start to a hobby which can be used to benefit charitable organizations as you can make and donate your wares or can become your own home based business.
Remember designers like Prada, Versace and Valentino all had to start somewhere and just like anyone else we are not born with this talent. Try making a scarf it can be relaxing, enjoyable experience and when someone asks you about it you can say you crafted it yourself. How cool is that!