Scarves can serve as more than a useful and stylish accessory. With the right know-how, you can put your favorite scarf to work as a home decor power player. Follow along below for ways to turn your scarf into a multipurpose work of art. Table Runner. Drape a clean, long, rectangular scarf over a dining table length-wise. Throw Pillows. Fold a scarf to a...

Because of its delicate nature, a silk scarf can be trickier to launder than other scarves in your collection. Silk threads are more likely to snag and pull, and fabric’s dye is  more likely to bleed. The cleaning of silk thus requires more time and attention; a silk scarf should never be thrown into the washing machine. Follow the guidelines below to ensure a...

Moths damage protein fibers left untouched for a lengthily period of time. The most significant harm can be seen on items stored containing food and body odors like sweaters and other wool garments, scarves in particular. Typically damage occurs when an item is worn and put away for the season without being laundered. If moths do reach a scarf, place it into a freezer...