HOW TO turn fabric scraps into clothes? 3 sweaters made from scraps!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

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[@sandrarekker585]

I'm currently working on a pair of pajama pants out of two different pink flannel patterns, purchased from a thrift store.

[@beverlymyers3552]

I love your color blocking ideas, thank you.

[@JoletteRoodt]

Triple thumbs up!! 🙌🏻❤️ I absolutely love your new garments - the first one is my favourite. These look like they could be from a high-end clothing store 😍 Your scrap buster videos are proof that remnants are a source of potential rather than a problem to get rid of, and they never fail to inspire me. Thank you so much for sharing all your wonderful ideas with us!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Oh you know how when I did a sweater for my hubby you commented that the dry sage color is actually your favorite? When I put it together with white it seemed to make such a great combo that I was immediately inspired and you popped into my head! :)

[@JoletteRoodt]

I agree, it's a beautiful combination! I only chose the first sweater as my favourite because I liked the bold, modern lines. But I also love everything about the third sweater though... I'm glad you get to keep them all! 😅

[@madelynpryor2680]

My 9 year old Tween daughter who is very picky loved all these and wants me to make her the rose sweater as a hoodie. She also hates all other sewing videos but loves yours. We are going to start learning pattern drafting together. Thank you for all you do. You’re amazing and appreciated.

[@laissezfairelashlee]

Cute! You sound like a great mom, your daughter is blessed.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Awww, that is awesome! Made me smile and warmed my heart, Thank You and a big hug to your tween :)

[@mdevery8894]

You are so creative. I love your ideas on scrap busting and remaking of old garments.

[@patriciatufts4969]

❤❤❤ I absolutely love all of these projects. You are so talented and creative. I have been binge watching your videos and you have so much to offer in inspiration and information. Thank you.

[@jeanfeller4961]

I really LOVE the striped sweater!

[@carlaatkins2619]

Lovely work. Your love of fabric plus talent is awesome.

[@zaziesimway1691]

Great appliqué technique, which I will try tomorrow with jeans and wax ! Thanks for the tip.

[@palominoz59]

You are so innovative and an excellent seamstress! Blessings!

[@sheilasantiago3715]

I absolutely love them all, but especially the rose on the sweatshirt. Probably because I'm always wearing sweatshirts lol. I'm going to have to go thrifting and snazzy up mine. Thank you

[@deborahjones-gd2je]

Love the first one!! Actually love them all!

[@ghilly_one1720]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the striped sweater. I have not sewed in maybe 8 years and here you are making me want to start again. And your creativity is so fun to watch.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Do it :) if you feel the calling - maybe it is worth a try to get back into it? :) I hope you have a great day!

[@danachapman2251]

Love, love, love, these videos!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

So glad, Dana! Thank you!

[@suzanneleblanc1077]

Really love the last one!

[@stitchersdelight]

What a great use of scraps, I certainly have some !

[@rubyjenkins1738]

I loved all three...well three and a half😊

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

he he :) you're so funny :)

[@gigiBmimi]

Yes! These are great and you are so creative.

[@laheebk]

Amazing ideas as usual, fun, practical and very beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@gabriellagonda1544]

Hi Alisa, loved all the ideas. My fav is the rose desing, looks lovely on both sweaters. Thanks for taking the time to make these fun and informative videos with just the right amount of explanation. ❤

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thanks so much, Gabriella! 😊

[@DoreenFraser-d5s]

You are my favourite sewist, just so creative

[@andreakopf8063]

Super projects! A great insperation!! Thanks and greetings from Germany!! Merry Xmas!!

[@mufithabuhari4021]

Thank you Alisa for a wonderful video.

[@debbiefarner1688]

Love this video! I think the rose is my favorite, but they're all beautiful.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you! 😊I love the rose one too and so does my little one ;)

[@SBL1932]

You are amazing. Your skill ans creativity is off the charts. What an amazing teacher you are. Everything is explained and demonstrated completely so we can make the projects also. Thank you for sharing

[@lucynanitschke1066]

I love them, really nice and stylish.

[@deborahw.5980]

MORE PLEASE! Love your videos. I colorblocked today, woot!

[@rimmysingh6782]

Hey Alisa! What an ingenious idea for the rose reverse applique. I have never seen anything quite like it. It just took the sweatshirt to a whole new level. Color choices are brilliant too! I would love to give it a try!

[@deborahrugg985]

love them all. thank you so much for the great ideas

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Glad you like them, Deborah!

[@katwitanruna]

They’re all so cute!

[@sheilaayre4629]

The beige and white is lovely

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you, I love that one as well

[@elaineforan4751]

That reverse applique was absolutely beautiful, I thought that even if I didn't have a contrasting fabric, the tone on tone quilted effect before you cut out the sections was gorgeous. You really are so creative.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Ooooh, that is a great idea!!! or using the reverse side of the fabric, same color just different textures - thank you for giving me some extra creative juice! :)

[@calibermax]

Realmente es hervido todo lo que haces. Esas sudaderas quedaron bellísimas. Voy a buscar mis combinaciones. Gracias amiga. Te admiro. Saludos desde Monterrey en México

[@rmorine6394]

I loved all of them. Thanks for the great ideas!❤

[@yulin7205]

Love to watch more videos about pattern making

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hello there :) my whole channel is about that. You can find on my channel how to draft bodice block, pants, jackets, dresses and more!

[@barbarawarner4645]

You are such an inspiration! Love your videos.

[@leeworthington8288]

More great ideas I'll just HAVE to try. Thank you for your great inspiration. Merry Christmas.

[@jacqpot9413]

These are all beautiful garments and beautiful on you!! Since I don't draw so beautifully (like you do), I'll try using some designs from coloring kid's coloring books to come up with a design for the reverse applique idea!

[@rasar7367]

love your skillful creativity

[@grazillalobo4829]

Loved them all, such wonderful creativity, thanks for the inspiration

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yay! I am so glad you enjoyed! Thanks so much 😊

[@moniquefink-y2u]

So much fun and instructive ❤you are the best !

[@ebbram9879]

Wow they.re all beautifull

[@inekekrul6340]

looking forward to work with my scraps now!

[@joge815]

You are amazing!! Thank you for your videos.

[@majvorfonseca7941]

You are so creative! Love it.❤

[@dazzys4618]

Brilliant! All three are fantastic. I try to use up my scraps with colour blocking, but never used appliqué. I will be trying that! And that stripe jumper is amazing, something else I will try out! Love that you had plans for ‘scraps’ before your main projects. Inspiring as alway Alisa, thank you

[@theresaanndiaz3179]

The best part about using scraps for garments is that you know that it go with the rest of your me made wardrobe. I love the neutrals on you. You are such a skilled designer, it's a pleasure to watch you put together these "scrap" garments.

[@valeriagomes7041]

I'm from Brazil and I loved the video.

[@adriennemiller6059]

Well, I just loved all 3 projects. Personally, I love these videos they get the creative juices going. Thank you.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yesssss, those creative vibes start to bubble and then you just want to try new things and see what happens :)

[@katwitanruna]

Liked, shared & commented. Up the algorithm!

[@EmilyQ458]

Wonderful job as always ❤ now I kinda want to try the applique technique

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Do it - it is really fun!!! :) And gives a very unique feel and look to the garment!

[@jbartrug574]

Great job.

[@cherylgreenwald224]

Loved the rose idea. I'm thinking something like that could be used to repair a hole in a garment.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Oh yes! Smart!!! Great idea 👍

[@shif7905]

Great ideas 😊

[@irishgirl1953]

Will be trying the reverse applique'. Loved the idea.

[@Mariadiaz77444]

Wow 🤩 you did a wonderful job 🎉thank you for sharing and teaching us ❤🥰😘😘😘

[@carolcarter865]

Beautiful ❤

[@nenastanbery6995]

Loved this video!!

[@susansmith6379]

Oooooo, I have some leftover holiday themed quilting fabric. I am so going to use those scraps as the background fabric with the reverse applique technique to make Christmas tree, candy cane, and ornament cutouts for throw pillow covers. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@abaigealduda2756]

PILLOW COVERS - Yes! That would be a great place to use that cut out technique!!! You're a genius!

[@raysacerati]

You're awesome 😊

[@KSMP]

Finally had some time to watch the full episode. Gorgeous and inspiring as usual! The rose sweater is to die for and I adore the last sweater too! 😊😊

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you so so much, I truly love how the rose sweater turned out as well

[@ireneparker8253]

I love your scrap videos. The big take away for me was alternating the front and back colors on your white, brown and tan sweater. I wouldn't have thought of that and it looks great. All 3 projects look beautiful. I have color blocked sports bras (cotton Lycra $$) and right now I am working on 2 fleece vests from the scraps. From 4 projects I had enough scraps to make both vests. You get full credit for giving me the idea. It seems like free clothing when I can use scraps to create them. Please keep making these types of videos. I won't say they are my favorites because I enjoy a lot of other things you do. But, they are in my top 3.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Ooooh, how exciting! I feel the same way as you in regards of "free clothes". I feel that my little one is dresses solely in "free clothes" and I have never felt that she was not dressed in fun and kid appropriate clothing. I am so glad you enjoyed and had a take away, yay!

[@BelindaTOV]

Thank you for standing still during your poses!

[@sandrarekker585]

Perfection!! They truly don't even look like they are made from scraps.

[@maureentaylor1769]

LOVE these color blocking ideas!!! Yes please keep them coming!!!!👍🏼👍🏼

[@mama24fb27]

I especially love the striped sweater! 🤩🤩

[@edennega5242]

O you are amazing Wowwww

[@LindaWvdP]

Yep, you did it again! Absolutely brilliant ideas! Thank you for sharing your talent! ❤

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

#1. Wow! I love it. #2. This one is a knock-out. I love it also. You did a great job of drawing those roses. # 2 & 1/2. Cute. She will love it. #3. Wonderful. I love that as well. It looks great on you.

[@bethprice9702]

The reverse applique rose was beautiful! I cannot wait to bust my stash. Thank you for the wonderful ideas!

[@marie-heleneleclair6233]

I really enjoy all your videos but especially these scrap busters. They're insipiring me to get back to sewing. Thank you!

[@sharoncoupland]

I love them all, the rose is a brilliant idea. 🥰👏

[@jsd2457]

I love these videos giving ideas of how to use scraps to make clothes.

[@anamariamurray3454]

I love every video you make. Give us a lot to work with, many ideas. Always tips and something new to explore. Thank you so much! ❤

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

That is my goal :) and it warms my heart if it serves the purpose

[@juanitar.miller5210]

I thoroughly love all three of those! Thank you for showing us how you did those; especially the cut-out rose!

[@shellylemons]

I loved all of the sweaters.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you, Shelly!

[@abaigealduda2756]

Another amazing set of scrap-busting projects!!! Thank you for introducing the technique of cutting out a pattern on top of another fabric - so cool! I sometimes wish that I could see your creativity and problem-solving skills at work on dresses and skirts, but I totally understand and appreciate that you choose to make clothing that fits with your life and lifestyle and will be actively used in your wardrobe. There are so many channels that promote buying huge amounts of fast-fashion. Even if they say they donate or sell the items after.... I don't know. There really is something so much more thoughtful and sustainable about your approach. Personal and self-aware. I really appreciate you and your work. Thank you for being an uplifting, educational, and inspiring part of my 2023, and happy holidays to you and your family.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Abaigeal, hello there! I totally hear you.... I battle with that thought on a regular basis. One on hand I think to myself: "I can't be that selfish and only make what I wear, because different people wear different things..." on the other hand in terms of finances, some videos don't even make $50, so I can't be investing 2 weeks of my work time, plus fabric and notions and then end up with a garment that I won't ever wear. But on the other hand I hope that people can watch the videos and get inspired, borrow ideas and techniques and then explore their own projects. It is a battle and I hear you, I have done skirts and dresses videos in the past and I think all of the dresses I have made I converted into shirts/blouses. BUT, maybe in the future I will have an opportunity to do a dress/skirt for someone else, who knows? My mind is open to it :)

[@abaigealduda2756]

@ThoughtfulCreativity I think your approach is, well, "beyond reproach." Even if you were really well funded by every video, I think the core of your message is about making things that are appropriate for an individual's lifestyle. So I really hope that you heard that I genuinely wonder what you would do with skiers and dresses, but that I honestly and whole-heartedly appreciate you and the parameters of your channel. Really!! You are you, and I love following what you do and learning from you.

[@lana7422]

All of your projects are fantastic...as always. Love your creative ideas that you share with us. Thanks so much. I would wear any one of these.

[@mrgarner4796]

Always a 'home run'. Thank you Alisa.

[@InAgatasCottage]

Stunning tops, Alisa. I love doing reverse applique. Richelieu embroidery patterns would be fantastic for it. Your creativity as always amazes me.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you so so much, Agata! Your sweet words encourage me!

[@auntiezann5146]

Such fun projects! Love the orange and navy!

[@SockTrollQueen]

awesome

[@katwitanruna]

13:30 plus you now have a great rose pattern you can use again.

[@victoriahannah1633]

What awesome makes. Love how you used the scraps to make such nice clothes. I loved the reverse rose. I’ve been practicing doing air brushing. I have a little basic hand pump air brush nothing fancy. I can do small to medium projects with it. Just been thinking how pretty & cute on clothes it would be with buttons, ribbon, and decorative thread. A color wheel is good if you don’t know what colors go with each other.

[@maliaoswald413]

OMG! These are beautiful. I'm just worried I can't find scraps that would compliment each other like yours do. You gave me an idea of what I can do with some of my fabrics I'm not crazy with as a whole. Thank you for all you do!!!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Malia, I totally understand you - sometimes it take a few months, maybe even longer for me to accumulate the scraps that go well together. Thank you for watching and being here!

[@colleendouglas4405]

I love them all! Do you have any suggestions for using up a ton of woven cotton fabric scraps?

[@mc4803]

Que bonitos quedaron!!!😍💕💕💕 Gran idea para aprovechar los retales!!!!

[@karenstimson2683]

I really like the design of these three projects.. I always enjoy your videos--they are inspiring and creative. Happy holidays to your family!

[@macuisinesanssulfites4101]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Please tell me if you ever got the « gift » I sent you (via the Thanks button) a month ago on your bodice pattern with darts video.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I did! Thank YOU so, so much!

[@laissezfairelashlee]

That rose was pretty cool, but wowee, that sure is a ton of work 😮 How long did it take you to finish?

[@aamenaborane4548]

❤❤

[@shellylemons]

I don't know what you do with Artemis’ handmade clothes she has grown out of 😊but have you thought of an online thrift shop?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

You know, it seems like I make a lot for her, but actually I stick to 7 pants, 7 zipper jackets/hoodies/sweaters and about 10ish thsirts and a few skirts and maybe a dress or two. And once she grows out of them I either upcycle them or she wears them as home clothes, so at the end there is very little left :) he he :) but it is a good ideas though, thank you!

[@karenwerts2331]

🥰

[@lana7422]

I love your videos and clear instruction so much. Just a note: recently your audio seems to have changed. Every time you take a breath while talking, it seems to be especially loud. I don't know anything about sound systems, but is there a change you have made recently...maybe a new mic or new placement? This is really difficult to listen to. Just wanted you to know. But it's no reflection on the quality of your videos. They are still the best!!! And yours is the first channel I recommend to friends when asked. Also your video was out of focus part of the time. Not the usual quality.

[@oskarmolly]

I love both of these. The sweathshirt colors are of my favorite color combinations. The cut-out shit is so cute. The striped one is cute also. Such cute ideas on all of them. It was good to hear from you! I heard about the tornado's in your state was hoping that you all were OK:

[@youtubeprofile9495]

Посмотрела ролик из-за розы.

[@debbiegobbert7411]

Hi just wondering, what stitch were you doing on the overlocker?

[@ramyasmoments]

Hi Alisa. This is Ramya. I have been following you for quite a long time. I need a suggestion from you. I am trying to sew a fabric where the sequins are glued to the fabric. Is there any specific machine setting that i need to use to sew this fabric? I am using brother se630 and i dont have serger. Suggest me a better way to sew this fabric. TIA

[@tracyoduinn9438]

Try to pick off the sequins in the seam allowance an choose your needle based on the fabric. No needles like to go through plastic and the sequins will stick out at your seams. Good luck

[@ramyasmoments]

@@tracyoduinn9438 thank you for helping me out. I used the needle size 90/14. Then i tried with 100 too. The problem is the glue is getting stuck to the needle when sewing. When it happens i am not able to sew further. I have to oil the needle to get it running. Is that the only way ?coz it is taking a whole lot of time 😰

[@dotschischloh9767]

There is a nonstick machine needle on the market. I have not tried it. You may be fated to clean your needle every 5 minutes. 😢

[@rachaelsingombe8784]

What kind of material to use when sewing sweater

[@suni485]

How do you make the ribbing please?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

You buy it :)

[@karenwerts2331]