I'M OBSESSED with Recycling Fabric Scraps into NEW Masterpieces!

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This is Sew Amazing! You can Make NEW Fabric with Scraps & Stitches and I am going to show you how. I found a class on Skillshare about how you can turn fabric scraps into a new fabric. I was so excited, I pulled out my box of scraps and began piecing. You too can make new fabric with scraps and stitches.
I used decorative stitches on my sewing machine that have been sitting there for years without use to build new fabric . You can also use hand stitches to create new fabric. Who knew! My Skillshare instructor knew - that's who!
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[@nancymccollough1479]

Thank you for being on today! Love your contributions always, as always fellow Kentuckian.

[@joseduijf-arets1422]

I love how it turned out. Very nice colors together.

[@aktam99]

I always look for your videos along with your 2 amigas. I enjoy your videos and your humor! Keep ‘em coming!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much!

[@lauragreer5240]

April this is a great idea 🎉. It’s very pretty. Thanks for sharing your talents ❤❤

[@jankalonick4771]

I love this wonderful idea of making your own fabric. You are one great Lady!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! It is so fun to make things.

[@patriciasweet151]

Can't wait to see the fabric project. I love watching how you think thru your projects

[@julieagar4483]

A very pretty piece of new fabric. Looking forward to seeing what you make with it.❤❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

I think you are going to like it. 😀

[@mrsmcphate]

Such a great way to use scraps! TFS!!! Happy New Year!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Happy new year!

[@angiec2509]

Can't wait to see how you use this new fabric. It turned out so good!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Me too! It's such a great fabric.

[@amandastratton8242]

It's going to be a good one I think April xx

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you. I think so too.

[@inabailey2981]

I ❤ your channel and the work you do. You always make me laugh while I learn something new. So thank you. Hope to see you at this springs retreat. And enjoy your trip to Ireland!

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so sweet! Thank you for watching.

[@joanbarker6581]

Loved it!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you!

[@LindaRaley-b9w]

Thank you for showing how to make a larger piece of fabric. I enjoy your videos.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@honorcobb8509]

Good morning! I love this version of crumb piecing! I’ll definitely keep watching ! Enjoy your chocolate! Merry Christmas 🎄 rush season. Enjoy your family time!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too!

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

Anxious to see what you make.

[@saraharrell1768]

Enjoyed that. Can't wait to see what you make.

[@fransak2723]

This looks like fun. Can’t wait to see what you make with it.

[@ellenhofer3343]

This looks like so much fun

[@jerryscott86]

That looked really great thank you for sharing that idea❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so welcome

[@junehanson7865]

Thanks for sharingb😊

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

That really turned out great

[@lindagillian8157]

This looks like fun!!

[@renestovall9226]

Enjoyed this. Watching and waiting for your awesome creation😊

[@aprilscraftroom]

I can’t wait for you to see

[@Sewwithdebee]

Looks beautiful

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks!

[@debbiedobbins6785]

This will be fun to see what ya make out of this masterpiece. I have muslin sitting in a cubby…why I bought it is beyond me so this tutorial just may give my muslin a purpose. 😂😝 Wahoo

[@aprilscraftroom]

Wonderful!

[@carenstory8425]

Love it thanks for sharing ❤

[@AnaMaria-c9t]

Im from Brazil .I like

[@cathybowles3930]

I see a little picture on top with what looks like a iron with an arrow so pretty sure that means iron on that side

[@wandawalker4191]

Thank you, April!

[@pamelaarbour3368]

Thank you for this. I have a plethora of uneven small scraps. This has inspired me to just make fabric with it and see what I come up with. I plan to keep a patch of muslin ready to stitch on throughout 2025.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I love that you are using those scraps!

[@lindapucillo7875]

Really interesting. Thought the adhesive might gum your machine. But it looks like you had no problems. Again, I was horrified by the fabric choices, but again, I was wrong. It turned out beautifully. Can’t wait to see what you make with it.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I'm glad you were pleasantly surprised!

[@tracyg4660]

I've done this and then put black applique designs on it and made pillows and wall hangings.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Love that!

[@TheInappropriateQuilterZaza]

I love doing things like this. I can’t wait for part 2 to see what you make with it. Y’all need to stop advertising the retreat so that there’s still a space left when I win the lottery! 😉😂

[@aprilscraftroom]

I hope you can make it So fun! I’m so excited Praying for your lottery win!

[@arlenaf.3503]

Thank you for sharing.

[@aprilscraftroom]

My pleasure!

[@roxannemayfield5122]

I just want to chime in to say...I have that iron ..and I have a few others..I love this iron more than any other I've used...I don't use the steam function tho...I have well water so I'm concerned it may gunk up the inside..so that being said..I use a mister bottle as needed..but I just love this iron...so much so that I got a second one..still in the box...waiting on the day this one decides its done..lol..

[@aprilscraftroom]

It’s a great iron for sure!! Thank you for watching

[@sisterchicksquilting]

That’s a fun project, thanks NJs for showing how to work it 😂

[@aprilscraftroom]

Hi Di It was a great fun project! Thanks so much for watching my channel! Talk to you soon 😊

[@livingandcraftingwithms-Alex-]

I love her channel too

[@juliechao3638]

Enjoying the replay ❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for watching!

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Your block turned out very nice. Are you going to make a place mat out of it? If you had it on batting the quilting would already be done. I do this type of scrap piecing on cheap copy paper with my sewing machine (so the raw edges are not showing, my stitches are hidden, I can trim off excess fabric (reducing weight and bulk) and I can pull the paper off the back after I square it up. I can add fancy stitches by hand or sewing machine (if I want them). I usually work on two to three of these blocks at the same time. I call it my mindless sewing; because, it relaxes me and time flies by quickly as I sew. I always load up five or more bobbins before I get started. When the last bobbin is empty, it's time to clean the machine, change the needle and give the machine a little oil. It's fun. No two blocks ever look the same.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I like it - mindless sewing. I am going to call it that when I do it. LOL

[@jeane.2722]

thx

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are very welcome!

[@Barb.Steed.]

What adhesive product did you use for this? Love the idea of this! Thanks!

[@aprilscraftroom]

I got mine at Joanns - it is double sided adhesive for applique. I can't remember the brand - could be therm-o-web.

[@judithburke1539]

Looks like a placemat to me!

[@dcinrb8538]

Bernadette Banner is a marvelous source of hand sewing techniques.Have you read her sewing book? Barnes and Nobles bookstores carries it. 🍄🍄

[@lisagilbert8472]

Intriguing!! I am thinking placements? ❤😊

[@aprilscraftroom]

You will see.

[@theresathomas1400]

What did u use for the piece to place your fabric onto? Great tutorial

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is muslin. :-)

[@theresathomas1400]

What did u use for the piece to place your fabric onto? Great tutorial W mom

[@aprilgreen2006]

I watch Bernadett Banner all the time.

[@sarahshaw1937]

By the size I think you are making placemats

[@rebeccamaccallum9239]

Nice to see u using scraps, scrap more for us!!!

[@maranirwin4540]

❤

[@momistaken]

Interesting, I am not clear on the name of the product you used to make the fabric sticky. I think I prefer the other method of reusing scraps, where you sew scraps right sides together on a fabric base.

[@aprilscraftroom]

It is called double sided adhesive - it is used for applique, too.

[@roxeannesexton8447]

I think you're going to make a tote bag