My sewing plans + branching into a new style!

[@BrigitteGauneau]

Hello Scarlett. I'm a great fan of your channel. I love your creativity and the way you work. I'm French and I practise upcycling with many different things, my favorite at the moment being old porcelaine plates made into jewels (pendants and rings). You have an example in my picture. But, just like you, I use fabric from my own wardrobe or charity shops to create new clothes. I tried your towel dress and it turned out.... well, not as nice as yours but I love the idea so much! I had already done what I call patchwork dresses but straighter without any ruffles. Your last plans about the 20s - 30s style is very inspiring. WE call this period "années folles" in France. Art déco is part of it. I love the Chinese fabric that you presented and the bird cushion... Wouaw ! I 've been following you for a while and I wanted to thank you because you're a very creative, interesting and inspiring person. Wish you luck and success with your New plans. Brigitte

[@afrayed_upcycling]

This is so sweet of you to say 🥹 thank you! Thank you for you knowledge too in regards to the period name! Look forward to seeing what you make ✨💜

[@taylorbenson737]

The harness, wow!!!!!!!!! I'm obsessed! Love your videos. Our styles are totally different but I think because of that's it's refreshing to watch your videos and you inspire me so much. I love your personality and that you're not afraid to experiment with new styles and a new look. So happy to see you upload so regularly lately and thank you for being you

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you so much!! Aww I love that I can inspire 🥹 hey, lifes too short to be the same all the time haha!😉

[@Robine-n1v]

The Originals are from Robertswood- Studio.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

@@Robine-n1vindeed it is! I’ve bought 3 other patterns from Roberts Woods, hoping to make them all by the end of the year!😬

[@susanhemion2981]

I love your videos. Im working on embellishing plaid flannel shirts with interesting patches, lace , trinkets etc. I collect the shirts from charity shops. I also just finished an embellished blue jean jacket with a cowboy theme ( i live in Montana).

[@dianegraydon1143]

I love your book of ideas ...dream and thoughts have a better chance of becoming reality with a visual plan...love the red dress with draw strings ...you held up the book fast ...but I think the red fabric would look so cute in that milkmaid, drawstring creation

[@kristinad.1726]

I love the harness, your brows and your style direction!

[@gillymacgregor3071]

That all sounds so exciting, I can’t wait to see everything that you make. 😍

[@nataliechim5227]

Scarlet I love all your projects and fabrics, I can't wait to see them come to life. I have some vintage 70s seersucker fabric which I plan to make into summer PJs for my daughter and myself and a beautiful batik print that will make a lovely robe.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Ooo how exciting! 🧵✂️🌸

[@tulipsalinger1410]

the really thin eyebrow was popular in the 70's as well and the Biba look in the late 60's and early 70's which I realllly love. 70's Bohemia here in the us as well.

[@lisbethbula2195]

All your work and ideas are fun and inspiring. I’m also amazed at how you tidy up your space all the time😃

[@afrayed_upcycling]

I do it only for you guys…it’s usually a pit 😂

[@cherylbolender697]

Thank you for your video and sharing with us, all the way from WA State, USA. I have a hideous sweater- dress I want to upcycle into a beautiful piece. The sweater material is sooo cozy. I feel like a chunky dress with a cowel neck would be nice and I want to make a pair of black jeans. I'm 58 and I've been sewing since I was about 7 yrs old. It gives me peace and helps me slow down and focus.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Oo love that idea! I hope it turns out the way you hope!🙌 since you were 7?! That’s incredible!

[@therepapery4468]

Hey kiddo! Leesa from across the pond-BC, Canada (East Kootenays area)! I just wanted you to know that I absolutely love you and your channels, your creativity...LOVE your butterfly and good for you challenging yourself! You have wonderful intuition ie, Japanese pattern/material awesome...I just wanted to send hugs, ta for now :)

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Aww that’s so sweet! Hello! One day I’ll get to Canada - it’s a bucket list place for me!✨🙌

[@ChociMilki]

you’re so creative! great ideas , great taste!

[@Freya262]

Colouring books are a fantastic resource for design ideas! I find that its often one element on a whole page that stands out, be it a single flower or leaf shape, an animal or pattern, but ones like the Art Nouvau/Deco books are fantastic. And never to be coloured in........!

[@afrayed_upcycling]

I’m currently working on a stainglass applique and the art nouveau books have been such an inspiration!!

[@sewingseamswithdeb]

I constantly upcycle denim into other garments and items., between other dress projects. I also knit jumpers and sox. The jumpers are usually just one per season and for myself. Cos I only knit one jumper a year, I take so...long to decide on which pattern to make.. im slow like that with sewing too..take ages to decide. I show most of my makes on my own channel ..I really love watching you chat about your creative process ❤

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Ooo will check your channel out!! I’m tempted to take up knitting again…I used to love doing it with my grandma 💜✨

[@Mojoquiltsandmore]

That red Japanese fabric is gorgeous! Definitely make a practice outfit before cutting that, it’s going to be lovely!

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Definitely! I’m going to be patient with that one!😂

[@lesleyharris525]

The table matts just scream camono jacket, but that's just me.❤

[@janlp1667]

Once again...can't wait to see your projects come to life! You truly give me inspiration 💜 I was working on a quilted patchwork hoodie...spent many days watching videos while cutting and sewing, and cutting and sewing lol. I've put it up for a couple days because i got to the hood (last piece) and it didn't fit just right😥 Very frustrating! I'll get it back out after the holiday and finish it. Yeah, I've got lots of ideas ....most all are patchwork pieces.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you! Oh I HATE when that happens 🙈 I’ve made so many things without testing the fit and get annoyed at myself for not taking the time to toile something beforehand haha 😂

[@lz738]

So excited to see your future projects. So many cool ones! Very inspiring. As far as my projects: 1)I'm upcycling a too-small red satin maxi dress from Target into a babydoll tunic with white lace and bows 2)I'm making my pirate Halloween costume with a red striped skirt and a white peasant blouse and 3) I'm making a kimono with Japanese indigo print fabric for a bathrobe.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Oh I would LOVE to see these projects!! They sound so fun!

[@internetfox]

oh wow, this reminded me of when i used to do art journaling in high school, i hadnt thought of using it for sewing!

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Do it! It’s so much fun and helps clear your brain a bit better!🙌🧵

[@karen1351]

Pronounced silk due-pee-on 😂 My wedding dress was made out of this because I didn’t want to be shiny 😅 it had quite a bit of lace and beading embellishment on the front of it so your needle turn appliqué will work fine. If you use a milliners (or straw) needle with a small eye it won’t leave a really big hole in the fabric. Oh Lordy you’re brave with foundation paper piecing and you’ve done a great job. Well done! I’m currently hand piecing a Jen Kingwell tempter called “I pink I love you” with all of the pinks I can find around the place and using up some very well worn vintage doileys in it. I think I’m going to end up with enough to make 2 quilts if I don’t stop soon.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Ahh okay, so you don’t pronounce the ‘i’ at the end 😂 and straw needle, noted! Thank you!

[@MyDjturner]

I love paper piecing. I haven't patchworked and quilted for awile, 20+ years, but I do have a Quilt for my granddaughter, a crazy patchwork quilt for a friend and an iris quilt for myself to make. I'm also planning my new wardrobe of separates and summer dresses and the rest of my plans are a bit of embroidery and making junk journals to sell. I'm looking forward to watching you bloom into your new style. Have fun!!

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Woahh that’s a lot of projects on the go! How exciting!!

[@MyDjturner]

@@afrayed_upcycling Thanks, that's how I am

[@sewciology22]

I tried to do paper piecing with my students but we gave up! We reverted to applique instead. I love the grape design linen. The way you had on yourself looked good - like a kimono style. I have those pattern magic books and it's something I have been wanting to do for a long time - maybe you have just given me the push to try! I have 3 weeks left of the term and then I have 2 weeks off - so maybe then. The Japanese floral fabric is gorgeous. I did a corset making course once but we ran out of time and never finished it! :( it's a lot of measuring and toiling. Love the videos.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Yes I totally underestimated the time needed for paper piecing 😂🙈 aw I hope you get a chance to use the books, I made a circle top once and hope to makr another soon!

[@oldsouloriginal]

Thank you so much for the update! I'm very excited for what you have coming up. Thanks for asking about our projects, I'm really into the quilted style right now too and just finished a quilted/patchwork heart purse you can see pictures of on my KZbin. Hope it's inspiring to you and I know watching you, especially with all the amazing colors you use, totally inspires me. ❤

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Oh will have to have a look at the purse! It’s so fun learning these new crafts!

[@dorisamstutz5888]

Love listening to all of your ideas. My projects in order are finishing 30 book pocket children’s pillows for my upcoming Fall craft shows, completing 3 more reversible men’s vests for a custom order, perfecting my plus size vintage linens pinafore so I can make 6 more for Fall shows and my Etsy shop, and upcycling my denim and men’s shirts into dungaree dresses. After those I hope to get back to upcycled duster jackets as cooler months approach.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Oh amazing! Looks like you’ve got a very busy list!!🙌🦋

[@odettepeters7493]

The butterfly is beautiful🦋

[@D8271]

i see an aprony dress with 2 smaller oneson pockets maybe....

[@D8271]

i am quite psychic, you know...😉

[@briannecarroll7111]

Love your ideas! Especially the butterfly paper piecing 😍 I am working on a few projects. They are all going to be second versions of patterns I'm testing for lovely pattern makers! First I have a shirt that I'm making out of a thrifted floral curtain. It's the Perennial Blouse by Sewnwithgrit, and is a cute crop top. Then I'm making a matching green skirt out of a thrifted cotton sheet with the Saturday skirt pattern by Cayden Naughton. It has lovely pointed yoke pieces. Lastly I'm making a Sonata set by Yoannas studio out of a gorgeous plaid tablecloth I thrifted. It has heart shaped pockets! I have made all these patterns once, and have some ideas to alter some of them to fit my body better. I'm very excited! Thanks for sharing all your plans!

[@afrayed_upcycling]

I’ve just looked up all these patterns and they’re all great!!🥹💜 look forward to seeing how they turn out!!

[@karentzn]

I love love paper piecing. I use freezer paper (buy at the grocery store). You print your pattern onto the none wax side. Remember the pattern is backwards when sewn. I iron my fabric onto the block 1. Trim on block 2 side and put the cut 2 fabric upside down facing block 1. Stitch with small stitches. Press. You can stick glue fabric in place if a small piece. Trim at fabric 3 edge. Repeat. At the end you pull of the freezer paper and it’s quick quick quick as you have not stitched on it. Loving your KZbin. Cannot wait to see your next project being created or completed. I have my first granddaughter and she is 3. My daughter wants me to make her dresses. I quilt and crochet.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

That’s such a good idea! I have freezer paper so will give it a go!☺️🧵 thank you!

[@lucy7b]

Great fun video, take care eyebrows don’t always grow back a strong as before. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Haha thank you! Will keep an eye on them!😉

[@jennymwitcher]

The piecing is going so well! Good job! The linens patterns and colors are divine. And now back to these aggravatingly thick seams...

[@jadefreeman8901]

I love the fabrics and the patterns you choose I am a fan of butterflies ❤️❤️❤️

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you!

[@WerewolfStyleGuide]

As someone who tried making youtube videos pre-covid, don't even worry about those ermms and ummms! Its part of the charm. When we get to be authentically ourselves it makes the videos we create feel like hanging out body doubling and being creative with a friend! XO

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Haha thank you! I do hope to get better at it!😂🙈

[@kreativ.artina]

I started patchworking 3 years ago and i love the technic of foundation paper piecing. The butterfly is a very difficult project for a beginner, but it looks very good. I am interessed what you gonna do with it. I also have a lot of projects in my mind and every week there will be a new one (thanks KZbin).

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you! Well I think I want a more realistic butterfly, so might try that one after! Haha since starting KZbin, my projects list has grown 😂

[@laceylynncrafts]

I’m a crocheter and knitter. I love your videos and I watch them while I’m working on a project. Currently working on a warm poppy colored wrap for my mom.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Aww that’s lovely!

[@Melaniethomasintuitive]

I love your creativity

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thanks!

[@cerwelt]

Take a look down the rabbit hole of junk journaling. I think it’s up your alley.

[@ninetiesperson7980]

It happened to me!

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Oh goodness…I think I’m gonna love it 😂

[@marikavoss660]

I like the eyebrows

[@ljshaw8516]

I am coming to steal those Gorgeous n' Lovely place mats from you! lol

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Haha! They are stunning aren’t they??

[@ninetiesperson7980]

Your eyebrows are fab. Great video too. I know i'm getting old as I don't get the harness 😂😢

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Haha that’s fine! Its like a cut out vest so hoping to style it that way!😂

[@barbaraleaweaver-mercado1820]

Black snail, Truly Victorian, rethreaded, are all online and sell corset patterns

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Ooo thank you! Will have a look!

[@bcmagnolia1170]

I do enjoy your videos so much! Even though I can't wear your style of clothing, I would look like a demented shepherdess, but they are so cute on you. At 64 things don't translate the same on my body.😅 First eyebrows. You're young enough that everything will keep growing back, however be aware that as you get older hair stops growing back. That was a big surprise for me.😮 do they have the wax strips at your local pharmacy? Those are much easier. Second I love the idea of the pants. I could imagine the stripes going up and down on the sides. But that's just me. And I am in love with the colors on the placemats! I was wondering if there was enough there that you could make loosely a kimono style jacket? And I think that's it. I've watched the video several times and thoroughly enjoyed it. oh, and silk dupioni can be washed and dried like any other fabric. It's very tough. It just gets softer.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Of course you can wear my style of clothing! There’s no rules 😉✨ yeah I might have to rethink the eyebrows if the hair doesn’t grow back haha!😂 thank you!

[@bcmagnolia1170]

@@afrayed_upcycling yes there are a lot of surprises as your age. None of them are pleasant. Just wait for the chin hair. 🤣

[@bcmagnolia1170]

Oh, and the last thing the big four simplicity pattern company has tons of corset patterns right now. If you have access to those.

[@stephanieloffler8566]

Dear Scarlett, well, there is a decent amount of projects waiting on my to-sew-list. And honestly - there are new ones to be added nearly every day 🤭🤫 When I am having time again, I want to get back to quilting and bring all the upcycling ideas that I have in mind to live. Additionally I want to learn to sew clothing - for me and also for all the kids from my friends and be more active on insta and social media with the things I make. Maybe even creating a new account for that. I'd also like to have a stock of small handmade gifts that I can take with me as a thank you for e.g. invitations. Currently I am working on a EPP hexie project (a reeeaaally sloooooow one....) and I am embroidering on some cheap felt circles to put under glasses/mugs for Christmas (missing the right word right now). Not sure If they will be finished this Christmas - but any Christmas for sure. 😂 xoxo from Germany Stephanie

[@afrayed_upcycling]

The paper piecing tested my patience for sure…not sure if I can do slow slow projects 😂 love how you’re preparing for Christmas already! Look forward to seeing what you make!🌸

[@Hargitasimplyliving]

wonderful to hear about your projects. my next project is turning a lovely thrifted, striped cotton beach towel into a top modeled after my favorite and most-worn summer top. Do you have any tips or trix when making a pattern from an existing garment?

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Yes 🙌 is you have old bedding or linen, lay the piece over the garment you want to copy then pin and trace! Make sure to remember seam and hem allowances because I’ve definitely remade something without these and the fit was all off 😂🙈

[@Caligirl4703]

ERTE'!!!!!

[@Haberdasherheather]

💚

[@shirleytx7]

I really enjoy your videos. I have sewed most of my life but I find traditional sewing patterns and fabrics can be a little boring and very expensive. I am exploring the idea of using recycled textiles, sheets, thrifted men’s shirts, etc to try and sew myself a more sustainable wardrobe. ? As long as I am happy with the weight, drape, composition etc of the fabric I should be ok right? Any and all advice gratefully received. .

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Aww thank you! I agree, draping can sometimes just do the trick! I think when using different fabrics, always try to put your ‘sturdy’ materials toward the top of any garment - it means your other fabrics don’t get pulled down ☺️

[@moxielouise]

Do you mind sharing the chinoiserie fabric info again? I really love the pattern

[@afrayed_upcycling]

It’s by Jonelle and I think it’s titled ‘Ban Tai’ ☺️

[@zeldapdx]

🩷🩷🩷

[@georgiacorey954]

Oh my Honey, pluck with tweezers, those pesky stray eyebrow hairs.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

But it hurts 😂🙈

[@georgiacorey954]

Awwe, put a very warm cloth on your brow 1st to open the pores. You get used to it. Its a lot less pain than a tat. Shaving will make them grow in thicker & fuller. Just look at men who shave. ​@afrayed_upcycling

[@amysewell6336]

Bruises on your arms. Check your iron!

[@afrayed_upcycling]

I do have low iron 🙈 I fell over bedding on the floor when changing the sheets and fell into the wall 😂 I bruise like a peach!

[@recyclecouture]

On KZbin, if you write - how do you pronounce ... put in the word it will pronounce it for you

[@afrayed_upcycling]

I never knew that! I should probably do the research before just talking and saying words wrong 😂

[@recyclecouture]

@afrayed_upcycling I use it when I am reading & I am not sure about a characters name.

[@JustMe-nj6dp]

I never see fabric in charity shops here anymore or any vintage teacloths or bedding everything is current & high street donations.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Yeah it’s hard finding good ones!!