HOW TO use fabric scraps to make clothes? My 10 BEST tips!!!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Dear sewing Friends, if I am talking too fast for you in this video - you can always watch it at 0.75 speed. If you're not sure how to do it - just google it, it will shows you where to click :) and yes, the phrase of the day is "play around", lol, I guess my mind really took liking to it in this video :)

[@kevinanddeb8829]

😃I always speed up those Southern Moms videos. Yours are just right for me.

[@jojeaux4306]

Your talking speed is perfect! Great tips!

[@bperez9066]

Your talking is just fine! I love your voice and your enthusiasm and smiles motivates me and lifts up my moods!

[@shellylemons]

Some southerners do not speak slowly. I am one of them. Some do not notice my accent because my oldest sister worked with me when I was young on how to speak. I can “twang” if I want to play.

[@aukkran]

Your talking speed is fine! I'm not even a native speaker and I have no issues whatsoever understanding you 😊

[@mrsducky3428]

Just as I'm convincing myself to let go of scraps and become a minimalist sewist, this awesome video comes along lol 😂

[@angelrose7906]

The same here. I got all my scraps out, had a look and then went online and ordered more fabric! But, I do have plans for the scarps!! :)

[@lashawnbarnes2792]

Great video! Now I will go play with my scraps.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Have fun! :) I feel that sometimes when we work with fabric scraps it can open different creative doors for us

[@pamici1]

That sweater and lace top is gorgeous!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I really love it too, I have a full video that shows how it was made :)

[@rosaliecaldwell8667]

I’m originally from Brooklyn…..your talking speed is just fine!

[@pamd6532]

You are a creative super hero! Love your ideas. You're such a Peachy Peach.

[@olgasuhl5507]

Very good advice

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dollieschuster9106]

Thank you for explaining everything so well! I'm also a self-taught seamstress. You a truly an inspiration to me!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I'm so glad!

[@kathrynledger]

I'm in the process of upcycling my wardrobe to things I more likely to wear. This has been very helpful, as I consider most of my clothes as "scrap fabric".

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

How fun! I am in the same space as you - upcycling my wardrobe, it is fun and I love that I can give my clothes second life! Thank you for sharing!

[@susandickerson2663]

Great video! I think your speech pace is perfect! Thanks

[@Musicwarmsmysoul]

Good tips! I for one love to use fabric scraps for bias tape and linings, facings, etc. It is just fun to look down and see the edge of some neat fabric peaking out at the pocket!

[@thefcleary]

I watch most sewing videos at 1.5 speed. I watch yours at 1.25. Don’t change! You’re doing great!!!

[@BritInvLvr]

Such a good idea. I never thought about using scraps for pocket lining.

[@TriBeccaDesigns]

These are excellent tips! I learned how to sew by using my grandmothers scraps from her sewing projects. This brings back SEW many memories of learning how to combine different fibers into one cohesive garment. Nice work!😊👍🏾

[@ChristaNagel-ye8hq]

All those tiny scraps i use to make 'fabric washi tape' using double sided tape. Funky to use when wrapping gifts or embelush a card.

[@danachapman2251]

Thank you so much! I’ve been really enjoying your videos especially the ones about fabric scraps!😊 Can’t wait till next week!

[@pavlal.4552]

Interesting video, I really liked the colour blocked blause you made for yourself. Happy Sunday 😊

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you! 😊I am not sure if you have seen it, but there is a full video with multiple blouses using that colorblocking style and Members extra for it as well :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2LLZJKKfJd9Y7c

[@pavlal.4552]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity I'm not sure either, but I'll check it out, thank you 😊👍

[@vikkirountoit497]

Love love love fabric scraps - Great video!

[@dawnjeffersramstad8401]

I recently discovered your channel, and I love how your creativity sparks my own! Thank you for your unique voice in our on-line sewing world.

[@kriskeuler4455]

I love your voice, and you are so gorgeous and so beautiful on the inside too!!!

[@katwitanruna]

Prewashing all your fabric is so key. I also use the smaller seam allowance and I normally make seams that look like a shirttail hem but with two pieces of fabric.

[@vanessaknight7129]

Thanks for the tips

[@katwitanruna]

Linen for the win! That’s my favorite fabric to sew and wear. I’m debating using some scraps to make a hood for one of my polarfleece gowns.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

For sure, Kat! I love linen, sometimes linen blends a bit more as they crease less :) but it is a wonderful fabric!

[@katwitanruna]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity I wish I could find the same mix as a linen/spandex I found years ago! It doesn’t wrinkle as much as 100% and it was cross woven red/orange and looks stunning.

[@cheyebieber7518]

This is one of your best videos ever!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you!

[@alextavares8705]

Good morning ❤

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Good morning, Alex :)

[@aprilfoxbilligmeier2059]

Thank you!!! So much really good information!!

[@cjane51]

Alissa you are so amazing!! Thanks for some great advice and ideas. Love your channel.

[@mariekriel4196]

Thank you 👋👋👋 Sometimes I watch your video's on tv, then I don't know how to send a like. 🫣 Have to wait untill a grandchild comes to visit. 😁

[@mjherrera630]

Very helpful and knowledgeable tips. Thank you so much; I’ve learned so much😀

[@mariecochlan664]

Great video. Thank you. I will save this one as you've shared some really useful tips. Mx PS. not too fast at all. 😀

[@judymarkel8029]

Your fabrics are pretty

[@kacoa532]

Sewing a garment with scraps makes it free right😂 I mean otherwise it’s just waste. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas with us.

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

Brilliant!

[@InAgatasCottage]

Great video as always. I love all your tips. You are very creative My favourite way of using jersey remnants is to make underwear, handmade undies are so comfy;)

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you take us all through the minefield of different scrap fabrics. I found this very very useful and helpful too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

My pleasure, Mags :)

[@spider1g5]

I made a patchwork skirt with scraps, and now I have more ideas!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

That is so great to hear! I feel that once you give your brain and your creativity a little taste of scrap fabric fun - you keep coming back with more and more ideas! :)

[@amberbright-todd9386]

Very helpful.

[@DS-ky9dl]

You always give the most useful info in a charming, easy to follow way. Thanks.

[@lauriepayseur5897]

I love the way you pronounce woven it just makes me happy❤

[@Chamarita357]

Hi Elisa, I’ve been checking out many channels to get back into my sewing creativity side. I really admire, enjoy your channel. Especially admire how you’ve self taught your craft! What a blessing! I just stumbled on your video on the fundraiser-Dress a girl-around-the-World was most impressed! So much that I’ve decided, God willing , to also contribute to this community cause this year. Thanks for sharing ❤️ May God Bless you 🙏🏼🥰

[@mufithabuhari4021]

Thanks for the tips Alisa.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Any time! :)

[@debbiewhite3270]

Excellent ideas. TY

[@shellylemons]

I have noticed that some will use fabric scraps to make a tote bag. I really like that look.

[@pjacksreads536]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I appreciate it tremendously!

[@alicemcclure4504]

Thank you so much for your tips.😃🧡💛❣

[@carolewilliams5089]

Just so many really good ideas. Love it.

[@lauraunderdahl3782]

You can also use your fabric scraps to make a patch work pillow. Use your fabric scraps to make a quilt. Use your scraps to make a wreath. You can your scraps to so much

[@colleendouglas4405]

Thank you for your very helpful tips. I am totally inspired by watching your videos. You have such a fabulous way of explaining things and helping us to think more creatively and outside the box ❤

[@TheGalactica2001]

Excellent tips!

[@kriscanan7232]

I am an accidental seamstress for 17 or 18 years now, hard to believe it'sbeen that long and I have long ago lost count of the garments and people I've helped. I do mostly alterations for friends and acquaintances of my daughter's and their friends and families, often time in emergencies and trying financial situations and I would always recommend the larger seam allowances because that gives you an alternative where the small seam allowances don't give you any. I've had to cringe a few times when I have had to use material from the hem of a bridesmaid's gowns to add strips down the torso or bodice for the dress to fit when there was no time or money or alternative. It worked, they were beautiful, most people didn't notice or thought it was intentional but I knew. It was still better then having them pass out from lack of oxygen or the seam or zipper rip spilling them out in the middle of the ceremony and them being completely embarrassed but I think you can always do something with to much but you can't with to little, lol I take that same approach to cooking too! I love your videos and adore your voice, enthusiasm, and inspiring artistic creativity. I'm learning a lot from your videos and I very much appreciate it! I live in Kentucky, I'm country so that's close enough distance in my opinion to say hi neighbor!!!!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Kris, hello there! Thank you for sharing your insight and amazing experience :) thank you for doing what you do, I am sure all of these people were happy to have your help! I think it is totally great to have different opinions on the topic, at the end of the day - there are so so many ways how to go about things in sewing and I can totally see your reasoning. In my case - I never had any problems with smaller seam allowances, I LOVE using smaller seam allowance as it gives such neat results, especially in curves and setting in sleeves, but then again I don't alter for other people and I don't fluctuate in weight. People juts have to find what works for them :) and yes - hi, neighbor! :)

[@kriskeuler4455]

Thank you, thank you, thank you sooooo much ❤❤❤ you inspire me 🥰wish I could give you a big hug. You are amazing!!! Have a beautiful wonderful creative day ❤

[@daxxydog5777]

Great video!loved the tips.

[@bluestar.8938]

Thank you : )

[@StunningEmu]

Right now I'm working on sewing scraps of Jean fabrics. Afterwards idk what to do with the fabric so I'm looking for inspiration to create a top :)

[@rhonddalesley]

Have you checked out Blueprint DIY? She upcycles a lot of denim and there might be something that inspires you as it has me ☺️

[@StunningEmu]

@@rhonddalesley I sure have. I follow her too. Thanks for the suggestion though:)

[@morenagomes7607]

Top!👏

[@TheSchabine]

Hi from Sweden! Love your videos, they are perfect in every way! Having subscribed to you I can now delete all the other sewing youtubers 👍🏻

[@clothingalterations]

Great sewing tips, Watched full💯👍🌺🌿☘🌹🍀🌻🌱🌷🌳

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@karenhoman5752]

Thank you for this video. I have so many scraps to work with. Maybe you can do a video on how to incorporate different fabrics into a garment using the pattern like that shirt you made with th yellow and white. You must have cut the pattern a bit.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Karen, I already have the video about this t-shirt and other garments from fabric scraps, the video is linked at the end of this one :)

[@janicespringstube1678]

I want to make a skirt for a friend. Can I place a old skirt on the fabric, then move the skirt over so that the other side ( backside) is figured in. And then just have an elastic waistband and one seam in the back. Do you think this will work? Thank you for your great videos.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Janice, how did I just only now see this comment come in??? I am so sorry! As for your question - yes you can! You can have a skirt with one seam and even with no seams (circle skirt). This should definitely work, juts news to think about "connecting and elimination" of the side seam and a smooth transition there. I have done pencil skirt with only one center back seam.

[@theresaanndiaz3179]

I think if you tend to stick to a color palette when you sew (or buy rtw) you already have a leg up on using scraps. I learned a long time ago that no matter how cute the design, if I wouldn't wear it in a rtw garment, I won't wear it in a me made garment. I save those for gifts or home decor items.

[@aliyashah9475]

Hi I am alliya from PAKISTAN you are very nice and friendly plz reply

[@MadeByTriniLena]

Happy Saturday sis, I didn’t get the notification, oh YT🤣 Awesome video, great info as always ❤️🙏🏽

[@ArlenePMCM]

This comment caught my eye because I'm Arlene and my lifelong nickname is Sis! Happy Saturday 🙂

[@MadeByTriniLena]

@@ArlenePMCM 🤣 Aww that’s funny, my name sake, thxs so much, have a blessed weekend

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Arlene - you are the best! :)

[@MadeByTriniLena]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity ❤️

[@angelrose7906]

Do you cut your fabric out larger when using french seams? Good tips here.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

You just need a larger seam allowance for those seams that will be done with French Seam techniques.

[@angelrose7906]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thanks. That is what I've been doing. But, I thought I missed something somewhere :)

[@spelaresnik2646]

Dear Alisa! Your tips are great 👍 I have a guestion: what does the KZbin plate stands fof? 🤔 So small,that I can not read it... 🙄😳 Greetings from across the ocean... 😊

[@lifeafter97]

Hey do you have a video on how to exactly draft a jacket pattern I never sewed before and want to get into it but I’m 100% clueless don’t even know where to begin with anything like the stuff I need to start off the correct affordable sewing machine and all that

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I do have videos on jackets, but if you are brand new to sewing - first, you have to practice with your sewing machine, and make a small project to at least get the hang of it. I have a ton of video about choosing fabric, tools and etc. Just go to my channel and take a look :)

[@angellashibrova1592]

👍👍👍

[@janicespringstube1678]

😎😍

[@julijamontvilaite8241]

Hi! what sewing machine do you use?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

It is listed in the description of the video :)

[@drago_mech7]

Shot out plssss can you make a any dessert for just tutorial and I also subscribed you...

[@thefcleary]

I received an email that I won a sewing machine from my comment on here. I assume it is bogus???

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

There have been so many scammers trying to impersonate me - do not give ANY information, DO NOT text them, don't click on any suspicious links. I would never ask for your personal information, I don't have ANY current giveaways! Also, check for my name - scammers can often steal my profile picture, but their name is different. Is it my channel name? Does it have the little "tick mark" (verified channel) next to it? If the answer is "no" to both - then report them! Please, STAY SAFE on the internet!

[@thefcleary]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thank you! It was an email to me, not on KZbin, so I don’t think I can report it to KZbin. If you want to see it, or can tell me where else to report it, please let me know.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

@@thefcleary oh jeez, I don't even know how someone would get your email... I certainly don't see anyone's emails. Just report it or block it within your email provider, usually there is a button for "options" next to "reply" "archive" and whatever other options you have when reading and email.

[@colleendouglas4405]

Thank you for your very helpful tips. I am totally inspired by watching your videos. You have such a fabulous way of explaining things and helping us to think more creatively and outside the box ❤