How To Manage Scraps, Scrap Fabric Tape, How to Manage Your Scraps

[@shelleyjulian7627]

I use my old dryer sheets ..they are a rectangle in I make my scrappy quilts from them .I sew my fabric scraps on it and it's been working really well 4 me

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

What a great idea for sure. I may try that with my scrappy blocks that I make. I Love that idea . Thank you so much for sharing😊

[@nancymacdonald8968]

What a good idea 💡...tku

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

That’s a good idea. How did you think of that.

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

@@Jana-TheCraftyGambler I had seen it done on calculator paper / adding machine paper and I was buying water soluble for something else and I went ohhhh that would work like the paper. I then searched and found that there was a water soluble tape made for that. I love making them, it really is fun . I can’t wait to add them into my quilts 😊

[@Ohio_Memory_Bears]

@Tina Louise Crawford Great question!

[@michellefrazier7499]

I got this in the 5 inch roll a while back and have been using it to get my scrap situation under control. I do several rows at a time, kind of like chain piecing. I also do it by color. It is very relaxing to do and I tend to do it when I need a break from other projects.

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

I agree, it is soooo relaxing😊

[@nancysala7769]

Where did you find the 5” roll?

[@michellefrazier7499]

@@nancysala7769 I can’t remember if it was fat quarter shop or Amazon or Missouri Star. I think they all sell it.

[@michellefrazier7499]

Ok I found it, it’s called gypsy quilter scrap tape and it’s on Amazon

[@annarutledge6140]

Love it! I’m guessing you can make an adorable scrappy quilt or quilt back. I would love to see how you’ll use them?

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

I just love scrappy everthing! 😊

[@genawalter401]

Such a great idea!! I don't like to pick out the paper either so this is a great alternative! Thank you so much!

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

It really is it works great 👍 😊

[@earlinemcgahen3931]

dryer sheets

[@stacythomas7949]

Great idea!! I’ll have to try this. I don’t like picking the adding machine tape either!

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

I’m loving it so far. I have also tried using the dryer sheets as Shelley had mentioned and that worked great as well. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting.😊

[@gramcracker557]

Great tip, thank you April🤗

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

Your very welcome, thanks for watching😊

[@lisajahn6839]

Beautiful colors and patterns, great all on the strip! Thank you for sharing!

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

Thank you! 😊

[@theresawoodruff333]

Agree with other comments...great idea!! Thanks for sharing! 😁

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting 😊

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

Your welcome! 😊

[@chrisclark9862]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing. I really need to sit down with my scraps and do something with them.

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

It’s just unbelievable how much they accumulate 🤣😊

[@patriciatankersley625]

Thanks for sharing!

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@lindagivvin2235]

Great idea! I'll be trying this as soon as I finish some ongoing projects. Which will give me more scraps 😆

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

Scraps never end! lol 😂

[@connieking9873]

This is such a great idea. I am binging on your thrift videos. So much fun to find bargains. Hoping to find one on how you store your fabric or cut your scraps into strips squares or what ever.

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

It really is so much fun finding good deals. I’m happy that you found my channel. Thanks for commenting 😊

[@ACanadianBee]

New subscriber.. looking forward to going through your Playlist.

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

Glad you came across my channel. I’m Happy that you subscribed. Thank you for watching and thank you for commenting 😊

[@stellabella6839]

Lovely….. I do something similar but I with all shapes of scraps and zig zag the edges and cut into strips and back with cloth to make a crazy ribbon to put on wreaths.

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

I love that idea! I’ll definitely try that Thanks for sharing😊

[@carolinefortheloveofcrochet]

that looks great :)

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

Thank you they are really fun to make 😊

[@dorothyyoung8231]

Have several strips going at once. That way you don’t have to cut yiyr thread after each seam, and you don’t have to stop to press after each seam.

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

What a great idea! I will definitely try that. Thanks for sharing😊

[@jeandryja6992]

What are you using as an ironing mat? Part 2 what type table is your ironing mat on? I have a full size ironing board in my sewing area takes up way too much space!!

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

I really use two, the big one that is usually behind me is just a small table top ironing board that I’ve put more batting and fabric over to make it more thick it sets on top of my shelves. That was on the counter in front of me on this video. Usually I use my little red one, it’s a board covered in batting and fabric. I do love a full size ironing board but space is an issue for me so I only pull that out for really large quilts that I’m doing lots of appliqué on. 😊

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

Ii guess the ironing mat was behind me in this video. Lol. This is the tabletop one on the shelf😊

[@christinasears6232]

Beautiful idea! Thank-you🙂😊

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

Thanks for watching and commenting!😊

[@christinasears6232]

You're welcome😊

[@rebeccamulkern1051]

Does anyone know if its possible to do this without using the water soluble sheet, just the scraps? Does it become too unmanageable?

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

I haven’t done it with just the scraps but I’m sure you can. It may be pretty floppy and hard to manage but it’s worth a try. I have done this with fabric many times using a foundation piece to make scrappy blocks. I would think that if you used a strip of fabric any size you would like and then sew the the scraps to it, that it would be the same concept as when I sew mine to a foundation piece. It will be a bit heavy and bulky but I’ve done many quilts this way. I never used the foundation piece as a strip but I’m sure it would work the same way. 😊

[@trinam2503]

It is very possible to make scrap strips with out tape or foundation of any kind. Thats how I did it for years before I knew any better. And actually I still do a lot bc I try to quilt on a budget. The issue with not having any kind of foundation, is the stretchiness of your block. You frequently end up with a lot of bias seams and they wont always lay flat. That being said, if you choose not to use a foundation, shorten your stitch length, and go slower. Have fun with it!

[@rebeccamulkern1051]

@@trinam2503 great idea to shorten the stitch length, thank you!

[@earlinemcgahen3931]

dryer sheets

[@diamond-dee]

your right hand looks so sore. I hope it is healing quickly.😊

[@sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle]

It was hair dye, I couldn’t get if off, it did eventually wear off. I was covered in it lol 😂