Silk scarves

Hi all,

I've been using scarves from pretty wrap at night for some time now. I love how easy it is to use them and the fact that they stay on my head all night. However, they are expensive and the elastic in them lasts for about 6 months when worn regularly.

I'm thinking about just using silk squares and tying them on my head. It's cheaper and would bypass the elastic issue. My only concern is getting the silk squares to stay on my head all night. How do people go with that? Do you add anything such as clips or head bands to secure the scarf into place? Or do you find that it just stays on regardless?

Would appreciate some ideas I did make myself some satin pillowcases a few years ago which are still going strong, so that is a back up that I have.

This is a good question R2D2......have you tried satin caps?

I've never had a problem with the scarves staying on at night. I don't use clips or anything to hold it in place. I just either tie it in the back or the front depending on how my hair is. My 6 year old however always comes out of her scarf during the night. Not sure if its just because her head is smaller or because she's a wild sleeper. They are really cheap though so its worth a try. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

try cutting the satin into a triangle maybe? then you could make a good knot in the back? i don't know. i'm still figuring out teh easiest way to sleep. how did you make the satin pillow cases?

If you buy a longer one or more of a rectangular shape, you can tie it in the front first and then the back, or the reverse. This is what I do to help mine stay on at night.

At Walmart for $2.88, I bought the "Stay On" Satin wrap that is rectangular shape and you tie it on. I wear it alone or over my satin bonnet, depending on the style.
HTH

I've never had a problem with them staying on at night but I also put a satin bonnet on top just in case the scarf happens to come off.

Thanks for the responses, it does sound like it's possible to tie it in such a way to keep it on. Perhaps I can combine with the old pretty wrap scarves as well and use them like a cap underneath the scarf!

@Happycurly, I think I found a pattern for pillow cases on the internet, bought the satin from a fabric store and followed that. I am a very basic sewer and it was surprisingly easy. I'm amazed at how long they have lasted too. They would make great gifts to others I would think.