10 Free 1 Metre Sewing Patterns || Frugal Friday

Have you only got 1 metre of fabric? I've got 10 great FREE patterns plus lots of hints & tips to get the most out of your fabric & sew up a garment with 1 metre, along with a few discounts.
This is Day 84 of 100 days of sewing & part of a series looking into sustainable sewing in July.
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All the patterns mentioned are linked below:
Peppermint Magazine Peplum Top: tinyurl.com/4ajubapa
Spit Up & Stilletoes Diana Cami: tinyurl.com/h78sdd5m
Bobbins & Buttons Boxy Top (you need to subscribe to her newsletter): tinyurl.com/ytamtawz
Ellie & Mac Curved Hem Tank: tinyurl.com/yaxhcvtz
Life Sew Savory Tank: tinyurl.com/ukrrrauw
Life Sew Savory Shorts: tinyurl.com/48auj42d
Wardrobe by Me Shorts: tinyurl.com/4wske9u8
Sew House 7 Elemental Skirt: tinyurl.com/3bjfsdzh
Juliet Uzors DIY Skirt tutorial: tinyurl.com/9fj4jw6j
Alissa C Montanez Shirred Top: tinyurl.com/2p2emb8h
Alissa C Montanez Frenck Knickers:tinyurl.com/4e2c52hw
Oh LuLu Celeste Bikini Briefs: tinyurl.com/33uvv9fb
Oh Lulu Hyacinth Bralette: tinyurl.com/9czdjpcx
Discounts
Winter Wear Designs Summer Dress: tinyurl.com/enmcybn3
By Hand London Lizz Dress: tinyurl.com/efxmvewu
Mari Denmark Summer Sale: tinyurl.com/f5dt7uh8 Ends Sunday
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I'm wearing - Geo Tank by Misusu Patterns
The pattern can be found here: tinyurl.com/3k5azjte You need to join her Facebook group for the free pattern
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[@sandraroybal8162]

Thank You!

[@Frugalisama]

You're welcome Sandra 🤗

[@tamarakarlin2758]

Excellent pattern ideas & tips Sam, thank you!

[@Frugalisama]

You're welcome Tamara - my pleasure 🤗

[@lydiamoore87]

Great video Sam - thank you! 😀

[@Frugalisama]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@doreenbradley3849]

I love all your videos. Such a lot of helpful information 😃

[@Frugalisama]

Aw thank you Doreen 🤗

[@mariabull1947]

Brilliant thanks l like the screen shots too 😍

[@Frugalisama]

Glad you liked it

[@rachelcrone634]

I’d love to see all the videos! 😚

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Rachel, I'll see what I can do 🤗

[@pipskilou]

Thanks for doing your vlog even when your life is so full. It’s much appreciated 🤗 Like you - I love the the challenge of getting a garment from a remnant. The remnant bin is always my first port of call when I fabric shop! Some fab new (to me) free patterns here today as well. More to add to my ever growing list!

[@Frugalisama]

Aw thanks Pippa, yes I always make a beeline to the remnant bin too! Glad you found some new to you patterns, my list is getting longer - I just need a few more hour in the day or days in the week! 🤣

[@paulab7517]

Hi Sam, I didn’t mind this format at all - thanks as always for a great vlog 👍🏻

[@Frugalisama]

Glad you enjoyed it Paula 🤗

[@sewamelia]

Great selection of patterns - I have a few remnants I want to use up, so this video is so helpful! Thanks! ❤

[@Frugalisama]

You are so welcome, glad it was helpful Amellia 🤗

[@bellepoupee61]

Bonjour! Thank you for all those patterns, your dresses look wonderful on you! Christine 🇨🇦

[@Frugalisama]

Bonjour Christine & you're welcome - glad that you like the dresses, it's a really lovely pattern 🤗

[@linguiststravelbug]

I'd love to see a free tank top pattern video!

[@Frugalisama]

I'll put something together Jessi 🤗

[@lynneprentice4278]

Great vlog! I’d love to see the free tanks patterns! There is invariably a pattern that I must get in all your freebie vids 😍❤️

[@Frugalisama]

I'll put something together Lynne - yes I try to put something for everyone in rather than just everything I like or would wear!

[@sosewmad]

Brilliant choices Sam, I'll definitely take a look

[@Frugalisama]

Glad you enjoyed it Cara 🤗

[@judithaltoft4690]

Love your videos, good ideas saving fabric when you dont have enough, thankyou

[@Frugalisama]

You're welcome Judith 🤗

[@susankidd9963]

Good selection of patterns there Sam.x

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Susan, glad you like them 🤗

[@traceystewart6232]

Fab information….thank you for sharing

[@Frugalisama]

Glad it was helpful Tracy & you're welcome!

[@dorothytomniuk4106]

Very useful video! Thank you!

[@Frugalisama]

You're welcome 🤗

[@sewagnes6706]

A great video Sam on making best use out of 1 metre of fabric. Some great patterns in there. Thanks 👍😻

[@Frugalisama]

You’re welcome, glad that you enjoyed it 🤗

[@raquelseydewitz203]

Nice selection

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Raquel 🤗

[@surban2005]

Make your life easier and screen share if you like. Your research saves me a ton of time! Thank you!

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks for that Stephanie , I may do it again if I'm short of time 🤗

[@margiecook6379]

Sam, thanks you do a great job! Thank you!

[@Frugalisama]

You're welcome Margie glad you enjoyed it 🤗

[@Frugalisama]

You're welcome Margie glad you enjoyed it 🤗

[@anitawilliams4978]

Hi Sam - thanks for another useful vlog. The screen sharing format worked well. I would be interested in seeing a roundup of free tank patterns xx

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Anita, not sure that it saved me that much time in the end, I've had a busy old week but glad it was ok - I'll put something together for the tank patterns, there's a lot out there!

[@craftymystic4868]

Always love seeing your smile, Sam. Might try Winterwear, haven’t used any of her patterns, and I liked your dress on you a lot. Was very nice without showing too much.

[@Frugalisama]

Aw thanks Deb - Suzanne Winter (Winter Wear) has such a lovely collection of designs very wearable & lots of options too - that's the feature that I loved on the dress, not too much flashing!

[@kathygann7632]

I just love your stuff. From Bellingham, Washington, USA

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you very much!

[@annettecowburn1096]

There are some real gems there Sam. I love a scrap/remnant vlog to inspire me so that's great thanks. I have a metre of 45" wide poplin and cant find anything to make with it as yet. Not an Ogden cami fan so tricky. Good shout about the seam allowances and cutting it smaller too. 😄

[@Frugalisama]

Glad you enjoyed it Annette, there's plenty of cami top patterns out there - hope you find a suitable pattern for your fabric🤗

[@jburd07]

this is a great video and i would love to see tank tops...always looking for a new tank for wovens

[@Frugalisama]

Glad you enjoyed it Jayne - good idea to include wovens too!

[@sarahmiddle5028]

Always nice to see you but if screen sharing is easier for you that's fine too. Great video, like the tips on getting more out of fabric and look forward to seeing the scrap busting, plastic reducing ideas, your videos are always so informative

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Sarah, glad that you enjoyed it 🤗

[@jennifermaddock4382]

I just made a denim skirt and I cut the facings and inseam pockets out of scraps of navy fabric. Makes it less bulky too. Love all your videos on free patterns.

[@Frugalisama]

Yes it's a good way to use up all your scraps isn't it, not much gets wasted in the sewing room - glad that you enjoy the videos 🤗

[@NotesfromtheSewingRoom]

This is a really helpful video for using 1 metre of fabric 😊💖 I’d love to see a video about kids patterns x

[@Frugalisama]

Glad you found it useful Becky - I will put something together for children's patterns for a future video 🤗

[@NotesfromtheSewingRoom]

@@Frugalisama thanks Sam x

[@SewSewLive]

I’ve had an idea for using LOTS of scrap fabric pieces for about ten years now. I’d love to run it by you and see what you think. I’m on the hunt for a natural fiber mesh for it. That should intrigue you 🤣 I always enjoy your videos Sam!

[@Frugalisama]

Sure Saremy, do you want to DM me on Instagram 🤗

[@jaynefederici9140]

Great video Sam. I want to have a go at the French knickers. I think they would be good for wearing under lightweight trousers to act like a lining.

[@Frugalisama]

Good idea to use them as a lining Jayne 👍

[@cathyswope5174]

Thanks Sam, screen sharing is fine with me if it's easier for you. I am especially looking forward to scrap busting.

[@mardine9931]

I agree about the screen sharing. It is just fine

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Cathy 🤗

[@susanpearce4416]

Some interesting patterns and love the one you are wearing. Not sure if it's the way I was taught many, many years ago, but I use as little fabric as I can and squeeze the pattern pieces close together. I enjoy the puzzle of putting the pattern on the fabric, weird that's me......

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Susan, yes the Geo tank is something a bit different for a tank pattern - I always try & squeeze as much out of the fabric as I can too - it's all part of the fun🤣

[@SunShine-000]

Love your videos and appreciate your Frugal Friday’s the most and this one was a home run! Nothing wrong with screen shots, either. I find I save the most fashion fabric by making all interior trims from off cuts. I save the most by not including the hems when I cut my pattern and use hem facings instead. The extra seam adds stability to the hem, too, so it is a feature I use regularly. And if the fashion fabric is bulky, I use a lighter weight fabric for the facing. Also I never cut the full pocket from fashion fabric. I only use about two inches of fashion fabric and piece the rest of the pocket with off cuts. That way, my fashion fabric still shows at the edge of the garment. Just sent you a ko-fi but forgot to leave a note with it. Hope you meet your goal soon!

[@Frugalisama]

Some great tips & thank you so much for the KoFi contribution, you are very kind 🤗

[@SunShine-000]

@@Frugalisama Always well deserved!

[@debrariley2057]

Another nice informative video. I often see a fabric shortage sometimes brings surprises, nothing wrong in using another offcut for bindings, or facings and often they can bring another dimension to a garment, plain body with a flowery binding or facings. As for the seam allowances how often do we sew the full seam allowance only to overlock most of it off.

[@Frugalisama]

So true about the seam allowances Debra - I can see why they are used for fit but once we know something fits us it's such a waste to cut them off!!

[@kathygann7632]

I’d love 10 free tank tops. I’ll have to search to see if you’ve already done this.

[@Frugalisama]

I did indeed, here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKm3c5V9r9Rnprs I have a playlist dedicated to free patterns too 🤗

[@th31ndieon34]

I really look forward to these frugal Friday videos since I found the Cake Top. Made it in double gauze ( 1st time for me ! ) Love the idea of 1m challenge 👍

[@Frugalisama]

Ooh I bet it looks fab in a double gauze - have you shared it on Instagram, I'd love to see it 🤗 A 1 metre challenge would be a great idea wouldn't it maybe I'll organise something for a future IG challenge. Most things you can get out of 1 metre vs best usage of 1 metre 🤔

[@th31ndieon34]

@@Frugalisama it's so lovely and soft, made in mint green from pound fabric store 👍 alas my camera is not very good on my tablet so it would look very fuzzy. Look forward to more videos ❤️

[@johannesingleton1788]

I would like to see some patterns for children's sewing pls. Joh

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Joh, I will put something together for a future video 🤗

[@v_e_r_4]

I think you didn't mention the No. 00 Danmark by How to Do Fashion? It's also a nice scrap buster pattern I've made with great success :)

[@Frugalisama]

Ah yes I've made that one too I mentioned it on a previous video, it's a nice pattern 🤗

[@missruthguest]

Hi Sam. i subscribe to a sewing subscription where i receive 1m of fabric so love this idea for what to do with a metre. Thank you

[@Frugalisama]

Oh that's great to hear Ruth, glad it was useful - you can get a surprising amount out of a metre really but wanted it to be as inclusive as possible 🤗

[@sharonquail8150]

Hi Ruth , can you tell me please. What is the name of the subscription that you get the 1 m of fabric from. Thanks. X P.s ( I'm in the UK, can it still be sent to the UK ? , Or is already UK Based ? ) x

[@missruthguest]

@@sharonquail8150 Hi Sharon, yes its Sew Hayley Jane. They have 3 boxes at different prices and yes its UK based

[@lorainemunro7969]

🐯

[@kimberleeparfrey5576]

I don't mind the screen sharing. If it makes it easier for you go for it.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Kimberlee 🤗

[@kathrynyuile5581]

Children’s patterns please!

[@Frugalisama]

I'll put something together Kathryn 🤗