Sewing 3 modern garments from fabric scraps!

[@pamd6532]

As a new member, I can say that it is well worth the small price for membership! There are so many "extra helpers" to aid you on your sewing journey. I keep finding new things and thinking a little "yay!" My mom left me piles of fabrics. I can't wait to try out some of your ideas to use and enjoy them. I'm making some cat coasters, from one of your earlier projects, for my SIL's birthday later on today. I'm going to use some of her pieces for them. I'm so excited and inspired. Thank you.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Pam, thank you so much! I truly do hope that It helps and provides extra insight and more details, too! I am sure your SIL will love the coaster and use them as well!

[@swedishpsychopath8795]

Buying fabric is extremely expensive. When spring comes and all the flea markets open here in Scandinavia, I will buy absolutely everything I can find of used clothes and fabric bags to cut fabric from them. You can buy a jacket full of fabric for 1-2 dollars. If you buy the same fabric in a shop, it costs at least 20-30. Then I get a bunch of fabrics like you have in the video, but hopefully bigger pieces. Does anyone have tips for other ways to get cheap fabrics and preferably larger pieces?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Also use up old clothes you have in your wardrobe and won't wear anymore. Sometimes vintage bed linens have beautiful prints + lots of fabric!

[@swedishpsychopath8795]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Excellent idea :)

[@catherineb6565]

Perhaps a neighbour is a sewist and doesn't want their scraps? Quilters would have lots of cotton scraps. Happy Sewing!💖

[@ohyeahgirl6926]

You can also buy drapes or throws (thrifted) and convert them in clothes. i've been seing a lot of coats made with throws on instagram.

[@kishaphillips3129]

Here in the US we have walmart store and they sell fabric which can get expensive however you can buy sheets or blankets that are large that can be used for fabric to be cut from to makenlarger items

[@MayanNapashYah]

That sweater you made for your daughter is absolutely beautiful! I love how easy you make the projects look. Thank you for the Honest Creativity you bring.

[@louisasmith3430]

Your daughters little sweater was adorable. She is getting so big. Her personality is coming out in her expressions. Doing good Mom.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

They grow so fast, don't they? Oh... and she loves to play with my fabric scraps, too :) just gotta give them our best and nurture them as much as we can!

[@dotschischloh9767]

Genius. ❤thinking outside the box. Thanks for sharing. ❤️🧵👏🏻

[@natasha6867]

i love how you focus on practical projects that are useful rather than "project for projects sake" as you said. and as a beginner i really appreciate the level of detail you go into in your other videos. thanks for sharing your positivity and knowledge with us :)

[@jackieo8693]

You're super talented! Very inspiring!

[@ClothbytheClyde]

So excited to have found your channel. Your scrap and upcycled makes are so beautifully considered. Feeling inspired, thank you! Xx

[@SparkyOne549]

I’m saving all my woven fabrics to quilt a jacket. Most of them are shades of purple, but I have a few of other colored fabrics. All my tiny scraps I keep for stuffing, selvages are for bag handles.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Sooooo fun! I think a pile of blue woven ones will become a pair patch fabric shorts for my hubby!

[@wendyreed1996]

I love your videos. Also...you have the most relaxing voice. It makes me feel so calm. 🥰 Thank you.

[@smallstepsdaily]

That jacket is amazing!!

[@ktrayan1]

Oh my goodness, your ‘mistake’ on the cardigan is just my normal sewing and I think it looks great!! Nobody is looking that closely, especially a 3 year old’s classmates 😄😄

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

He he, lol, you made me giggle! :) I am a recovering perfectionist, I am much better now at letting some of the things go than say, 10 years ago, but still ... if something bothers me - I have to do something about it :D otherwise I KNOW it is there, he he :)

[@pavlal.4552]

So many scraps, so little time. I love all of these projects, you are very skilled and resourceful. I'm going to copy some of these ideas for my projects, thank you.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Have fun! Kids love colors - so color blocking works well. There is enough scraps for another 3 videos and we need some clothes for summer - so there will be more :)

[@pavlal.4552]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity excellent, can't wait 👍😊 and yes, that's true, mine love colours as well. The more, the better 😊

[@olevia5997]

You are creating ONE OF KIND items and that is priceless!

[@albarodriguezcollantes5615]

So lovely. My mom made clothes for me when I was a child and I don't remember at all if there was a little mistake, or a big one. They were made for me, that's all I cared about. That was a lot of work for that last jacket, but I so appreciate the results ;P Also, the lemon t-shirt cannot be cuter. Thank you so much for sharing 😍😍😍

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Very true, the love that went in matters the most!

[@AlextheENTP]

My mother is quite advanced in years, and still vividly remembers how her mother would present her with beautiful skirts and blouses that she'd sewn. It's a lifelong precious memory.

[@albarodriguezcollantes5615]

@@AlextheENTP something that saddens me quite a bit is the fact that all those pieces my mom made for me are now lost. I grew up and my mom gave them to cousins or family friends to get more use out of them. None of them came back, even some were not properly cared for. I'd love to have them. At least I have a half finished skirt made of an old sheet that we sew together, well that she used to show me how to sew 🤩 I should not be so materialistic, but I am 😅

[@AlextheENTP]

@@albarodriguezcollantes5615 Yeah, I understand your feelings on that - it is nice to have a sentimental item to touch and see. It could be that your mom also saw the importance of getting a lot of use out of a product that some effort was put into. For example, I made my niece some clothing, and was thrilled to see it still in circulation years later, being worn by my smaller niece. From the maker's perspective, it's great that our creations are still being worn and loved. But from the recipient's perspective, the sadness of loss is still felt. Maybe take some comfort in your mom's sewing being such good quality that many children were able to wear what her hands had made. And you were still the number one giftee in those clothes' lifetimes! 💝

[@dar4835]

One Christmas morning, I found homemade Barbie clothes, courtesy of my mom and neighbor lady. I was so excited and I think that was the best present an 8 year old could get. I'm 62 now. I wish I could say I still have them, but I gave them to my sister when my niece was old enough for them. I also had a great aunt who would send me things she had designed and I had to put together. I loved getting gifts from her, and to this day, I can put something together from just a few things. I passed this to my great niece. She is 17 now. I have also gifted her with a sewing machine. Keep crafting everyone!

[@renettamackinzie6618]

your ideas will be the next fashion trend!

[@Mealzanator]

The t shirt looks great!

[@molnotmole3428]

I was just about to draft some tshirts & was thinking of ways to add something extra, now I know some scrap blocking is in my future

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Oh yes yes, add that pizazz and a personal touch, love it!

[@miwako1431]

I need to make some smaller pieced garments like these from my fabric scraps. In the past I've waited until I have a massive and unmanageable amount of scraps, then spent months making a big tiered patchwork skirt. It takes so long and is so much work, I have one I started in 2020 that I gave up on!

[@Patti-1962]

I did something like this when making play athletic shorts for my grandsons. The fabric was $17 a yard (to expensive!), so I used some my workout pants (that I don't wear anymore) as fabric. I ended up having to piece the waistband together, but considering they were basically FREE, no complaints here!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

That's a great idea! Yes, fabric can be very expensive... and sometimes we love fabric so much we just want to use up every little bit we have :)

[@beverlymyers3552]

You are very inspirational! My creative juices are flowing! Thank you!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

oooooh, yessss! I love it when creativity knocks on the door :)

[@TrixiaDK]

Thank you for sharing ❤ you are an inspiration

[@makeitjoyful]

That was really inspiring. Thank you!

[@shaerayb4520]

I so enjoy watching you. You're amazing. I would wear the 1st one you made. Yellow is my favorite color and it is so cute. They are all winners and your little one is quite adorable.

[@karonwostenholme6533]

♥️ Well done sweet x all look great x

[@s.e.7564]

I loved all these projects, but the one for your daughter is just so so cute! Definetly my favorite, thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas, see you in another video

[@jamieevans1387]

That little cardigan is so cute! I have been thinking about doing something like that for myself. I wanted to see more of the lining though

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Jamie, hello there and thank you! :) I have a lining tutorial on the channel, just go and take a look - you will see it all in detail :)

[@heartslessons6243]

Thr coat turn out great. I like it. 👍

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@stephanieloffler8566]

Dear Alisa, you really made perfect use out of your Scraps. For each of the piles you tackled I really did not expect such a beautiful outcome and you only used 2 or 3 fabrics of the piles "only". So there are many left ;) Really love those Kinds of Videos and your thoughtful and ressource saving way of sewing. Regards from Germany Stephanie

[@barbarawarner4645]

Another win! What a fun tutorial. Love your T-shirt and your daughter’s cardigan is brilliant.

[@valeriemurray9903]

Very lovely, wow, would love to do this!!!

[@gravedigger447]

Here in NZ, we got A LOT of charity shops! Often, you can pick up a shopping bag full of t-shirts and jerseys for a couple of dollars or three. That's where I get my jersey fabrics from. I especially like men's 6XL 😉. They also sometimes have a craft corner with fabric remnants or larger scraps. Sometimes, I even buy new t-shirts for fabric (at least XXL) and reuse not just the fabric, but also the bottom seams and neckbands.

[@jeanne-marie8196]

I’ve been looking for ways to use quilting squares in clothing, and these ideas are so helpful to me! Thank you! I also liked seeing your “model”! She really seems to be getting into it with the spinning, and dancing! It’s no wonder that she happy danced for the cardigan. It is so cute on her!

[@houseofbomb9889]

I love how this T-Shirt came out! Awesome Job.

[@divinopaler2350]

very creative alysa

[@melissahanson1388]

Very cute tops😊

[@granjan252]

Oh, my goodness!! You are so amazingly clever and I learn something new from you in every one of your videos. Now you’ve got my mind racing about using my fabric scraps. Thanks for keeping the joyfulness and mindfulness in sewing.

[@lynetterene]

I just tuned in, but I love how you are so positive about your scrap fabric (okay, back to the video 📹 😊)

[@SashasRevenge]

I love what you do and your video’s are fantastic and so cute! Love your stuff!❤❤❤ your “little one” is ADORABLE! Enjoy your mom approvals! BTW, THE THINGS YOU ARE MAKING ARE ADORABLE, don’t be surprised if some children’s clothing line starts coping your ideas.

[@fc4660]

Wonderful!

[@hudaibiyamumtaz]

Nice sleeves

[@tamiminor879]

You are so incredibly talented… with actual sewing and the thought process of garment construction, pattern making, with teaching and inspiring others, AND with video/filming. So impressive!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you so much, Tami! I just try to do my best, and.... there so many fabrics scraps, will be enough for a few more garments for sure! Gotta use them up :)

[@auntiezann5146]

Such a cute and creative idea! The jacket is beautiful! But they are all great! I think I’ll try one myself.

[@g.dastagirsubhani1678]

So useful video..

[@danachapman2251]

Going through my scraps now! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yesssss, do it :) he he

[@juanitaunderwood2902]

Now that is just genius! What a good save on these scraps. Thank you, because you’ve inspired me to try this!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

That's so awesome, the best response! That was my goal, to give ideas to people on how to play around with fabric scraps. Underneath the video I have linked a detailed video on how to do the curved color-blocking detail and what to be aware of :)

[@MariaSantos-dz9lh]

You are definitely the fabric whisperer!!! Love what you did. My favorite was your lil girl's sweater. It looked really cute! You have inspired me to conquer my scrap pile!

[@Ali123-u2g]

Good work

[@hudaibiyamumtaz]

So nice video 😍

[@syedyousufshahsabri1017]

Good work

[@robyn3349]

Thank you! Great projects!

[@keropi193]

Your quality is impeccable :0 even your errors are smoother than my finished pieces xD Thanks for sharing and inspiring me to practice!

[@mrgarner4796]

The adorable 'happy dance' says it all. This is the cutest jacket.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

He he, she just asked this morning "when will I wear my magic jacket?" - it tells me she liked it :)

[@R.Oates7902]

It's a sweater

[@fariaejaz7335]

Amazing

[@pandoradesign2781]

Omg! Your 3 projects are gorgeous, the look on your daughter's face says it all 😍and you're a life saver too, i was going to give all of my scrap fabrics away but not now. I'll be binging on your videos this weekend to find some ideas.Thank you so much for sharing your awesome ideas ,big hugs to you xx❤

[@Escape10mom]

I just went through all of my scraps looking at them carefully to see what I could squeeze out, like arm & neck bands and contrasting pocket pieces for my granddaughter!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Super awesome!

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Every one of these made from scraps projects turned out beautiful. Wonderful.

[@MuhammedAmjad-h8v]

Amazing

[@simoneduff5725]

Undies!!! Are you married to a fellow citizen of mine, an Aussie! 🤣🤣 So weird to hear someone living in the US say that! Or even know it!

[@StunningEmu]

This is perfect because I was working on some scraps of jeans I've been collecting. Thank you!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Awesome!!! Oh, there is a video somewhere on my channel about jean upcycles, I made an apron from old denim - wow, I use it all the time when I paint, work with resin and anything messy. Happy sewing, Harshini :)

[@connywelch5192]

Where did you study design and construction? You are so talented. Thank you very much for making videos and sharing!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Do you feel overwhelmed with your scrap pile?

[@vivenna]

I used to keep smaller scraps, but I just felt too overwhelmed by that. Now I only keep scraps of a slightly larger size unless it’s something very versatile like ribbing or spandex knit. Love your results though! Can only imagine how long it must have taken you - but the results look wonderfully planned :)

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

For sure, it can be pretty overwhelming and you know.... it feels that no matter what I do, I even tried zero waste pattern making, I still end up with scraps...mostly from fabric that I bought years ago and ended up with extra yardage or more than I needed for a project. Every 2 months or so I pack a neat bag with small kid print scraps for Artemis's school, they love it for their craft time. Thank you! :) that cardigan - oooh, took a lot of brain twisting, but she loves it and it is all that matters! :)

[@SparkyOne549]

I’m not overwhelmed. I know I will use it all.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you, Gayle! :) Patience is the key in some case, not sure of my patience went up or down after becoming a mom, he he :)

[@vivenna]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity I honestly think that zero waste patterns are more a marketing strategy than actually useful. Usually they end up using more fabric and forego shaping... Using scraps again in whatever way seems like the better idea :) Totally can imagine the kids having tons of fun with them!

[@anamariamurray3454]

Love this video and all the ideas mentioned bellow this. My mind start to create things after I saw your ideas 😊❤️

[@InAgatasCottage]

Beautiful video as always. Your creativity always amazes me. I do often like to treat remnants of fabrics like an after quilt - use them as soon as I am done with the main project. Sometimes if I do not have an idea immediately what to do with a specific fabric they will wait. I love color blocked tops/jumpers

[@meaganpifer1384]

Love your videos! You are so creative and have such positive energy. Thank you!!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

thank you so much, Meagan!!! I hope this video gave you some good scrap-busting ideas! Happy sewing! :sewit!

[@StitchHemSew]

This was super inspiring you have definitely got me thinking about using up those scraps!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Woooohoooo! That's the best - that was my goal, to give ideas :) there is some creative clothing hiding in our fabric scraps :) and.... I have enough scraps for another 3 videos, lol, so there will be more thank you for watching!

[@gittevandevelde2208]

Rip when you want to be thrifty and use fabricscraps but you're more... minimalist sexy modern galadriel inclined stylewise and don't like contrasting prints/colorblocking/ high contrast in general/ high detail that isn't texture/ lots of sewn stylelines so you end up spending weeks on a patchwork coat existing of hundreds of tiny little 5 x 5 cm squares and you hate wearing it cus you feel like a clown.

[@amandah3205]

You've learned more about yourself and hopefully know now that scraps aren't for clothing. Instead you may prefer to make potholders, fabric bookmarks, bookbags, belts, grocery bags, or other projects with scraps and keep the clothing with only larger pieces of fabric. It is an experiment that you likely improved your skills through...also sometimes people feel like a clown due to fabric other times it is the fit.

[@syedafabihasalman5032]

Great

[@MuddasarAlamzeb]

Great

[@PrincesHuba]

Nice

[@dspsychoyt583]

Nice

[@Rohan_Hussain12]

Nice

[@nawabfaizan1175]

Nice

[@ANASAMAN-k1w]

Nice

[@MJunaid-m4l]

Nice

[@AsadarainAsadarain-u1g]

Nice

[@mrshonestopinion]

Girl so wish I found you before I gave away all my scraps. Your work is amazing.

[@TaetaeV5052]

Good

[@ANASAMAN-k1w]

Good

[@cricketloveres]

Good

[@mufithabuhari4021]

Oh Alisa, thank you for helping me to achieve one of my new year sewing targets: max out of scarp. Adore your little one. The lemon fabric one was really nice.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

It is my big goal as well, it will also free up space once the scraps are used up!

[@crochetingaroundnewzealand]

Thank you for showing that you can struggle too. Males me feel I could try this. I'm learning to sew clothes by watching KZbin tutorials.

[@luzUpcycle]

Very good ideas!, I love the little cardigan! beautiful!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you! 😊She loves it too, + I earned Mom Points, lol :D

[@whoiss_abdullah]

Wow

[@dsego1183]

OMG! Once again I’m totally blown away with what you did with those scraps! 😳I totally love that cardigan ❤❤❤ 👏👏

[@johannageisel5390]

Small scraps can also be turned into buttons. Either the medieval way, or you use modern buttons that one can cover with fabric.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

GREAT IDEA, Johanna! thank you!

[@suschi6328]

Hi Alisa, I've recently come across your channel and I can't stop watching. Your such an inspiration! I had somehow lost my sew-jo but your videos encouraged me to look at my fabric remnants with a fresh perspective. I was able to make a sweater and two PJs for myself ... who would have thought ?? I love my new garments and I'm very grateful for you gently pushing me back to my sewing machine.

[@danielpearl5153]

In some states, it's already against the law to throw textiles into the garbage. I put scraps and worn out clothes into a bag marked "Rags" and donate to charity. You might be able to sell little bags of color coordinated scraps at a low price because you have a fan following who might want them.

[@maryamzohaib9126]

V good

[@kristicitak3932]

I absolutely love your methods. Your sewing 🧵 is top notch ❤😍🥰

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you so much, Kristi! You are so kind!

[@FarrellFocus]

Wow! I just love the creativity! So whimsical! Thanks!🥰. PS Love Mari Sews❤️

[@aleciahansen7859]

I just thrifted the cutest linen tablecloth with yellow florals and butterflies. I want to make a romper but I’m not the best at sewing so I’m procrastinating doing anything. Love these videos. So inspiring.

[@robinlandtroop2774]

Your daughter's little cardigan is so precious. Well done!

[@angelrose7906]

Nice makes. I liked everything but the leather labels. They seem like they would be uncomfortable.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Angel, hello there! Thank you so much :) oh, leather labels like these usually go on the outside of the garment, think leather labels on the outside of the jeans (at the waistband level) :)

[@Beading_Kate]

Great ideas and nicely done projects! The beige cardigan is the one I liked the most! Color match, the lining, the edge - everything is so well-thought and well-made!

[@Pajexeter]

Your ideas are always inspirational, yet another brilliant set of garments. Love them xx

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thanks so much, Deborah 😊 I hope it inspires us to look at scraps differently :)

[@imsewblessed1578]

Hello Alisa. Would you say these type of makes are the most fun to make even? For me, these kind of makes just make me happy. They are the little bonuses you weren’t expecting. I am finishing up a backpack and I have been so frustrated with myself. I didn’t buy enough webbing and I didn’t buy the sliders for the straps . Of course the store was out of the colour I bought so I had to buy a different colour of webbing and try to make that look intentional 😩. But I pushed thru and it’s almost done. I’m going to make a wallet next. 😊

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

They are fun for sure, it is like a mental exercise and also a test of the sewing skills, at the end you're totally exhausted but it is worth it :) ooooh, that sounds like a challenge, but I am sure you made it work! Will you make wallet out of fabric or leather, leather-like material?

[@imsewblessed1578]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity I’m going to make a fabric wallet. Something that will match my backpack. Then I’ll be set to walk to the store. I’ve never made one , so I thought I’d give it a try.

[@lynetterene]

Your little one definitely love her new clothes....great job!!! Thanks for sharing

[@mayrajscortes]

That's a very good idea. I'll make a dress with a lot of pieces to wear around the house for me and my daughter. That way I'll remember every piece I made. It'll be fun.

[@helenharding1397]

Jacket is amazing, your so talented.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you so much! :) I am just working with what I have, he he :)