This is something I found a few years back, It's a great idea. Basically, you make scarves out of fleece material, which can be gotten from a thrift store or Micheal's. This is based in Ohio but it's a great idea since winter is on its way.

http://www.handsonneo.org/HomelessStandDown

here's the video instruction for it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LieCQ3PVPM

I love this.

There are a ton of other useful, no-sew things you can make with techniques like that, as well. It'd be interesting to compile tutorials for them in this context ^^

DIY Upcycling?

Pretty much :)