How To Do Crazy Scrap Quilting USING YOUR Upcycled Sweater Scraps | Simple Sewing Tutorial

Crazy scrap quilting is usually done with cotton fabric, but in this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to use your upcycled sweater scraps to make colorful patchwork fabric pieces.
This is a great way to use up those felted wool sweater scraps that you’ve been saving! Oh, there are so many fun things you can make with this unique, whimsy sweater fabric.
• Mittens
• Purses/bags
• Christmas stockings
• Pillows
• Quilts
This technique is easy to do and whatever you make with this fabric will be a one-of-a-kind gem.
If you are new to sweater upcycling, be sure to check out my tutorial
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[@saraburke4795]

That is brilliant to use narrow strips of cotton at the seams to limit some stretch but not all of the stretch. I’m so happy that I found your KZbin channel Jan!

[@JanHowell]

Glad you found me too and that this was helpful.

[@Marialla.]

I wouldn't have thought of using felted sweaters this way. Very clever!

[@JanHowell]

Thanks.

[@ashilling9283]

I want to make slippers! Such a fun idea for old sweaters. Really enjoy your videos, Jan. Love your designs!

[@JanHowell]

Thank you so much!

[@iamsharon3306]

I am doing a quilt (throw size). Thank you so much for the video! It was really helpful.

[@JanHowell]

My pleasure

[@taylorseal5280]

I love this idea of how to attach the fabrics by butting up the edges together to get a less bulky fabric. Thanks for sharing!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@lalagamma4452]

I think it would make a really pretty Journal cover, a bag, blankets!!! I just see it being used all kinds of ways thanks Jan. I shared this fun video. Namesta 😘🐞😘

[@JanHowell]

Oh ya, a journal cover. LOVE IT!

[@lucilledaub5991]

Love the gloves.

[@TheWeekendArtist]

I love your work, your enthusiasm and excellent presentation. Thankyou so much for sharing this great idea.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind

[@lindaarnold3091]

Thank you. This was well done and very helpful! I think I will try this!

[@JanHowell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeanweil4892]

I bought Pendleton wool scraps by the pound and plan to use your technique to make a winter coat, probably kimono style.

[@JanHowell]

Sounds like a great idea.

[@terrihasstedt5855]

Hats and Slipper Socks!

[@Marialla.]

I have done a very similar technique with regular quilting fabrics. When making crumb quilts there are always shreds too small even to add to a crumb quilt with regular seams. So I decided to do exactly what you're doing here, butting two shreds together on top of a used dryer sheet as the backing, and I called it a "shred quilt". The only difference is I never cut away the excess, as the next seam would obviously be very close together. The pieces are very small, and I allowd them to overlap if they wanted, so long as every edge eventually got sewn down with wide stitches. I used every wide/decorative stitch on my machine and had lots of fun seeing what they all do! The shred quilts end up looking surprisingly artistic with so much variety in the fabric colors and stitches chosen, but I usually use plain white thread to cover all the seams, which gave it a bit of a unified look in the end. The used dryer sheets are surprisingly strong, yet light, and they hold up to ironing. The completed work would probably not hold up well to laundering, but i use them as small wall hangings, decorative patches on a bag pocket, or the cover of a handmade notebook.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks for sharing these great tips!

[@dandfawesome3611]

Love this. I wonder if it would add significantly more time to do it on a solid piece of backing and then cut away excess after? Rather than trimming strips one at a time. I might try to see 😊

[@JanHowell]

Let me know how it goes

[@Ladythyme]

Assuming one has up cycled sweater scrapes ……I see a really cool bohemian hobo bag taking shape

[@JanHowell]

Great idea.

[@catherinebiggs4052]

I would like to use this technique for coats, jackets and capes, as well as mittens.

[@JanHowell]

Great ideas!

[@roxannereneeburns5953]

Pillows!

[@JanHowell]

Great idea!

[@marylecce5013]

Great video! Can you also use this technique when using knit fabrics instead of interfacing?

[@JanHowell]

I haven't tried that. Wouldn't hurt to do a little experimenting. If you try it, let us know how it works.

[@1ozarkquilter]

I’d make a poncho :)

[@JanHowell]

that would be awesome!

[@saraborisch5343]

Very cute idea. I may try some mittens! Where can I get that pattern and what do you do with the trimmings, speaking of not throwing anything away!?

[@JanHowell]

You can get the mitten pattern here, youmakeitsimple.com/product/upcycled-wool-sweater-mitten-pdf-pattern-instant-download/

[@bernedicte5860]

excellent ideas. I can totally see warm socks for the winter. speaking of socks. is anyone else thinking of making this out of socks ?

[@JanHowell]

Nice idea.

[@user-meep]

could i know what is the duvet you used on your “how to put on a duvet cover” video? it looks so fluffy and i need one for winter !

[@JanHowell]

Ikea.

[@roxannereneeburns5953]

What can you make using tiny cot away pieces? Balls?

[@JanHowell]

Yes you could. You can also make tags, cards, etc. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2aueYebfp2EoLM

[@ThingyTheThingy]

can i do this with knit sweaters too?

[@JanHowell]

I think they would be too stretchy.

[@marysmith6229]

Old shirts and old jumpers.

[@dylanG6683]

I think I would just use a Serger straight up

[@JanHowell]

thanks for your feedback