More Recycled Scarves!

I have had a couple of extra days off this week and am catching up on projects and my inspiration has returned after a long needed rest!

I am perfecting the New Pioneer Scarf.  To catch up those who are new here, I make a circular scarf from thrifted t-shirts that are white and 100% cotton.  I cut off the bottom section, tie-dye them and wa-la!  A terrific recycled item with several uses.

This time I went with extra large t-shirts which gave me a longer, wider scarf, and used darker dyes.

How about those colors?

Blue. bronze and green.  Aren't they great?  So soft and comfy too.  You can wear them around your neck, or over your head, or even both.  Visit my page NP Styles for more images on how to do this here.

I have all three listed for sale for only $22 each including free shipping in the U.S.!  They are available on my page Products here with PayPal buttons.  Only three of these at the moment as I need to go out thrift shopping for more t-shirts.

Hey, if you can think of any new ways to wear these, please share!
Till next time..  :)

Dickie Head Case

What?  I'm sure you all think I have lost my mind - but hear me out.
Between the house projects I have been playing with recycling ideas for clothing.  So in the spirit of the New Pioneer Style, I have come up with one more way to use those old t-shirts!

As you know I first started using the bottom half of the shirts to make a circular scarf, hand dyed and 100% cotton - bonus.  (For sale here on the blog!)

Now, I give you the sleeves - yes, I said sleeves.  I have taken the larger sizes, kept their shape and created a double function head scarf (bandana style) and neck scarf, warmer, etc.

I give you - The Dickie Headcase.

Remember the Dickie?  You might have to be a Boomer to remember them, but I have fond memories of those turtlenecks that you could wear under anything.  I liken this one to more of a lightweight neck warmer.

I of course dyed these in all my favorite colors;  teal blue, deep purple, bronze and dark green.

I was wondering if there was a market for these.  I plan to wear them in the garden, with t-shirts in the summer, or to accent any other New Pioneer outfit I have.
I also thought these would be great for those with dreadlocks, making them a unisex item! 

Have you got any ideas on other ways to wear them?  Please share! 

 

More Scarf Colors

Some of you were asking for more photos for detail on these up-cycled scarves.

Shown in these two photos are size and color variations - so far.  I am getting ready to make a few more so that there will be about four in each color (both solid and patterned).

They measure anywhere from 22 to 32 inches in length (doubled), are circular, and seamless.   They can be worn a variety of ways, which I will be posting soon as well.

As mentioned in previous posts, they are made from large white t-shirts purchased from thrift stores and hand dyed.

This first line will be available at The Wandering Wardrobe in Port Townsend after October 18th, and will retail for $10 each.

More Scarfing...

OK, carrying on with the up-cycling theme.  This double project came from two white cotton t-shirts.
The neck scarf (worn by our wicker model) is an infinity scarf that is longer and narrower than the first one I made, it wraps four times.  This scarf is for my friend Mira, who is donating a load of clothing and fabric to me!  (My pledge to all donators btw!)

The headband / scarf is my little creation for working out in the yard... probably the hummingbirds will love it!
Both are dyed Deep Purple.

 And pictured here is Mira wearing her new scarf!