Upcycle OLD Cashmere Sweaters into a Scarf

I DIY'ed this Recycled Cashmere Scarf for $4 from flawed thrift store sweaters!
This budget-friendly project is an easy sewing DIY for beginners. I am an avid thrifter and will often find destroyed or flawed cashmere sweaters at Goodwill. This sweater transformation is the ultimate Valentine's Day thrift flip and would the perfect DIY Valentine's Day gift.
It's a luxury material, and many people ask "Why is cashmere so expensive?"
I'll tell you the answer in this video, as well as why cashmere has become controversial! Companies like Patagonia have completely changed the way they sell cashmere because of unethical business practices that is hurting the goats who produce the fibers, and the land they live on.
Let me know what you think of this project, and if you will consider recycling cashmere in the future.
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[@sarahpengelly8439]

Well done for explaining exactly why we should source old cashmere to make something new.

[@judydyer]

Great that you rescued those sweaters with holes...I had a light green cashmere sweater that the moths did a number on...I embroidered white angora circles on the holes...they were at random on the sweater..And, it looked SO designer.

[@ParkAvenue34]

@Judy Dyer Angora wool is a fluffy fibre that comes from the soft, thick coats of angora rabbits.

[@JzMillinery]

Wow thank you so much for the facts you spoke about from Patagonia. Your scarf is beautiful! Xoxo another who loves reclaiming cashmere.

[@kreshacano7199]

So pretty! I used a sweater. I Had for 15 years and had a big hole in it lol I used it as a coat lining and it was so warm ❤️👏

[@sewmuch2wear]

That’s a good idea too! This scarf is so warm. Too warm for Louisiana haha 😂 but it will come in handy when we go back up north!

[@katherinetyrrell8810]

I have several cashmere sweaters I have thrifted and you gave me a great idea for them. Thank you

[@cmarq817]

You can also sew the holes with thread in the same colour !

[@wallymaltz]

Nice! Nice scarf, good info/guide, and i like your message. Thanks for spreading it.

[@jennyjackson-paton678]

Thank you! I love cashmere, as do the moths! I am glad to have projects for the holey sweaters, and am very interested in SUSTAINABILITY! So good to know about the goats and how NOT to buy into this commodification.

[@sewmuch2wear]

Happy to share what I learned. Love connecting with people who are just as interested in sustainability as I am!

[@kaytefulton4235]

Thanks so much! Several years' ago, I found some great cashmere sweaters for my husband at a large retail store on a big sale - so I bought him a bunch! Over the years, they have gotten holes and tears at the seems from lots of wear. He still wears them around the house, but this Christmas, I finally got him two new ones and we both discovered the sad truth about how this fabric comes at such a cruel cost both for the goats and the environment. So, when he sent me your video on how to recycle the sweaters I was so happy! Thank you for showing the technique for turning some of those wholly sweaters into beautiful scarves! Can't wait to try your technique!

[@angelacorsetto6790]

Thanks for sharing!! You Have inspired me to make a scarf from my old cashmere sweaters!

[@Murrayed_Life]

Wow thanks for educating us about cashmere!!!

[@sewmuch2wear]

I had no idea this was a thing until I got curious about why it was so pricey (and why it's damaged so much lol). I may never leave flawed cashmere behind again.

[@strictlybusiness1357]

The project came out really nice! I really appreciate the facts about cashmere goats and sustainability that you included. It's very important to share knowledge and context for why our shopping habits need to change. Way to go!

[@pannellclara]

i absolutely love that scarf

[@jemjem2825]

Wow! Hello, I am from Mongolia. I have lots of old cashmere . Thank you for this idea. I also thinks i will make a diy blanket from old cashmere

[@Surrender17]

Love this! Thank you for the fun facts and encouragement to recycle. I just bought a 100% cashmere sweater for less than $3 and hope to make something I can use.

[@denasullivan4134]

Thank you!

[@pamelabartlette6354]

That was a very good video. Very helpful. Thank you

[@appassionata971]

Well done !!!!!

[@fatimausmanova638]

Great idea ,it was beneficial,thank you ❤

[@lisak7247]

Beautiful!!!!

[@patriceking4000]

I loved your cashmere scarf and I am going to look for some at the Goodwill to try this myself! Thank you🥰

[@1.IceCream]

Thank you for sewing lesson and facts about the goats!

[@gracevagg970]

Amazing video

[@clearmonth7085]

Thank you for being environmental informative. It's a good idea to recycle everything

[@khm2128]

Love this video!

[@JJW77]

Thanks for your eye opener facts along with your wonderful DYI ideas!

[@sallyp2450]

Thank you for the information on both repurposing cashmere sweaters and on how once again, man works some way of mistreating both the environment and the goats. I bought a few holey cashmere jumpers and am looking for ideas on what to make.

[@davedavidson29]

Very good idea, we will make a few of them, thank you this will help us stay warm since the temp is -4 below.

[@sewmuch2wear]

Cashmere will definitely keep you warm! If you need some hats I made a video about how to make those from old sweaters too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5ecfpesadKVa80

[@kbscheidt]

Thank you. Just what I was looking for, and the info about cashmere is valuable too. I wish you had given a little more information about stitch length, tension, needles, etc. to make sure the project turns out well.

[@suzyqew3003]

This is my first time catching your videos. You’re great! Thanks eh

[@saraherrera9354]

You did an awesome job

[@ocpdvirgo]

Love it. I wonder if theres a way to cut long strips and knit them together or something for a open knit scarf.

[@eileenfb1948]

Thank you for all this info. I would have liked to know what size your scarf is just to get an idea of how big to make one for myself.

[@zachgeissler535]

You should be on TV.

[@sewmuch2wear]

Been there, done that haha! Maybe someday I will get my own TV show lol.

[@findalexs]

Wholly agree, no need to buy new anything. Everyone in the west at least should stop buying clothes for a year....and recycle upcycle buy used. I rarely buy new, and upcycle all the time. I have a question re the knitwear..... how do you stop the seam from 'waving'? is it with the zig zag stitch? Anyone? Thanks for entertaining and informing us with value and ethics, love it.

[@kimylaKIMYLA]

How did you use the scraps left over from making your scarf?

[@JzMillinery]

I was wondering the same!

[@marjierich2965]

❤

[@ParkAvenue34]

A scarf. I tuned into this site thinking I was going to learn a really fantastic idea for old sweaters. A scarf.

[@cindy9046]

Did she say use zig zag stitch?

[@sewmuch2wear]

Yes. I use a zig zag stitch whenever sewing stretchy fabric. blog.treasurie.com/zig-zag-stitch/

[@cre8tivetouch]

Was wondering how you washed the cashmere when you brought it home. I know it shrinks from previous experience with it and mohair. Any suggestions? :-(

[@Lord_Nemesis8]

Can you tell me the names of all the accoutrements you used in cutting the sweaters so I can purchase them 😊 thx

[@SK-ki1te]

👍

[@chriscaine7689]

Huh, I can't imagine goatherders shearing their goats, selling the fleece, just keep the goats and buy more and more...ridiculous and unsustainable for the herder. Goats can be shorn more than once but only once a year so it's a long time to wait. I got my info from the Cashmere Goat Association.