CSN Home » Cancer specific » Breast Cancer

HAIR COVERINGS



Total items found: 10

lizziejane
Posts: 20
Joined: Nov 2009
November 3, 2009 - 12:17pm

I AM ABOUT TO LOSE MY HAIR---I HAVE A PRE TIED SCARF FROM THE AM CANCER SOCIETY, BUT WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO MAKE MY OWN....THE TLC CATALOGUE HAS MANY I LIKE, BUT I CANNOT AFFORD THE 15.00 PRICE TAG....DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THERE IS A WAY I CAN GET THE PATTERNS FOR THESE SCARVES????

Noel's picture
Noel
Posts: 977
Joined: Apr 2009
November 3, 2009 - 12:30pm

Hi Lizziejane. There are a couple of sites you might want to check out. You can get free hats at heavenlyhats.com. It is a site that was started by a young kid that now helps so many bc survivors. Also, go to www.franceluxe.com and click at the top right on Good Wishes & TNBC. You can pick out a beautiful scarf and they will not charge you. Many here have gotten the scarves and absolutely love them. I hope this helps you some.

♥ Noel

lizziejane
Posts: 20
Joined: Nov 2009
November 3, 2009 - 8:18pm

THANKS---I HAVE THE HAT ORDERED...COULDN'T MANAGE TO ORDER THE SCARF, BUT, WILL TRY AGAIN WHEN I HAVE MORE TIME TO MESS WITH IT----I'M NOT VERY GOOD WITH A COMPUTER...
TAKE CARE,
LIZZIE JANE

mcsessions's picture
mcsessions
Posts: 36
Joined: Sep 2009
November 4, 2009 - 3:24pm

can also call them, it might be even better so you get your scarf sooner.

Rague
Posts: 96
Joined: Aug 2009
November 3, 2009 - 1:14pm

When I started making my scarves I just bought some real cheap material and using one I'd been given (didn't really like the way it fit) and using it as a start for measurements, just started making them. Most are a little different as I keep getting slightly different ideas. The easiest to make if you want something that is warm (winter is already here - western SoDak) is a fleece "Momba-sok".

DianeBC's picture
DianeBC
Posts: 771
Joined: Jun 2009
November 3, 2009 - 1:58pm

I know someone on here posted a lot of information about how to tie the scarves. Maybe, google it and see what you come up with? I hope someone who knows will post to you and let you know.

Hugs, Diane ♥

Ritzy's picture
Ritzy
Posts: 534
Joined: Aug 2009
November 3, 2009 - 3:31pm

Look at the thread patterns/directions for scarves. I thought it might help you.

Sue :)

lizziejane
Posts: 20
Joined: Nov 2009
November 3, 2009 - 8:28pm

SORRY, I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN BY THREAD PATTERS/DIRECTIONS FOR SCARVES???? WOULD I JUST GOOGLE THAT OR WHAT???
THANKS

lizziejane
Posts: 20
Joined: Nov 2009
November 3, 2009 - 8:26pm

I'LL TRY THAT TOMORROW..
THANKS,
LIZZIEJANE

lizziejane
Posts: 20
Joined: Nov 2009
November 3, 2009 - 8:25pm

YOU WOULD THINK THAT MACALLS OR SIMPLICITY WOULD HAVE A SCARF PATTERN, SHOWING DIFFERENT WAYS OF TYING--AND DIFFERENT STYLES.
I HAVE A SMALL HEAD, SO WOULD LIKE--SOME LINING SO MY HEAD DOESN'T LOOK SO FLAT....GUESS I WILL JUST DO WHAT YOU HAVE AND HOPE THEY TURN OUT OK.....I HAVE A BROTHER IN LAW AND FAMILY IN BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA...I COULD USE FLEECE SINCE I LIVE IN MISSOURI AND IT CAN GET PRETTY COLD HERE.
THANKS---TAKE CARE,
LIZZIE JANE

dyaneb123's picture
dyaneb123
Posts: 417
Joined: May 2009
November 3, 2009 - 8:55pm

LizzieJane , your local Amer. Cancer Society will give you free wigs, scarfs, and hats...Go see them!