Scrap buster #59 No waste sewing - how to use up snowball scraps - adding tape idea

No waste sewing - how to use up snowball scraps - adding tape idea
I have made quite a few projects where I used 2.5-inch squares to snowball something. I have been collecting the cut-out bits to make something but making small half square triangles feels like a lot of work and even more square off work… So instead, how about using adding tape (or interfacing or thin fabric) to put them all on, trim to nice 2.5 strips and use as borders, sashing or anywhere where you would use 2.5 trips? Sewing these was much quicker and fun, and such a satisfying effect. If you have lots of these cuts and don’t want to bin them, give a go with this idea. Happy sewing!
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[@dorothydishman4664]

Yes, just what I needed to use up my stray triangles...so clever. Thanks

[@polaquilting]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️❤️

[@dorothydishman4664]

My next project while watching TV....I have been gifted several rolls of adding machine tapes that are no longer used...perfect use of trimmings. Thank you.

[@polaquilting]

Sounds great!

[@lindalosier5989]

What a great idea. I have a whole container of triangles. I really enjoy this kind of patchwork making. Thank you for sharing another great idea!!

[@polaquilting]

I’m glad you like the idea ❤️❤️

[@user-yi8fk4il1j]

love this! I have a huge box of these triangles I have added to over the years knowing i needed to keep it but unsure how to use them. Now I know! Thank you.

[@polaquilting]

That’s awesome. Thank you for watching ❤️❤️

[@sharondauz880]

This is a wonderful idea. I have bags of these triangles and have wanted to do something with them. Thank you so much for your very creative videos.

[@polaquilting]

I’m glad you found it useful ❤️❤️

[@greatexp59]

Brilliant idea! Thank you for the tutorial!

[@polaquilting]

Thank you so much for watching ❤️

[@marlahanks7278]

I've seen this idea done with just strips & I have one of these adding machine rolls!! Like most, I have alot of triangles, too & was going to make some sort of HST project. But I think I like this idea even better 😊😊

[@polaquilting]

Glad you like it 😊

[@wilmasilveira1416]

They look great

[@polaquilting]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@Kera.S.]

Those would make beautiful borders. Always love your ideas!

[@polaquilting]

Borders sashing or a part of the block, it will add interest to anything ❤️❤️

[@jonnaosborne1832]

This is right up my alley, and you are a woman after my own heart - way to use up even the smallest scraps and crumbs! I love using tiny triangles.

[@polaquilting]

Thank you so much for watching ❤️❤️

[@simplyquiltingwithnancysanders]

Great idea! Now I don't have to feel guilty from throwing those little triangles away!😅

[@polaquilting]

That was exactly my thinking 🤣❤️

[@rosalyntoop665]

thank you Pola! I think I'll use some light weight muslin that is heavily starched, instead of paper

[@polaquilting]

Please share on Facebook or Instagram how it worked for you ❤️❤️

[@nancymathisen9707]

That does look awesome.

[@polaquilting]

Thank you ❤️

[@susantrombley9014]

Thanks for sharing your ideas!

[@polaquilting]

Thank you so much for watching ❤️❤️

[@karenowen300]

Great idea Pola as I have recently been given some adding machine tapes. Thanks so much for the great tutorial.

[@polaquilting]

Thank you for watching ❤️❤️

[@nancymathisen9707]

I sew a second seam half inch from snowball seam, making small half square triangles when the corners are cut.

[@polaquilting]

Yes you can do that 👍

[@lynette.]

Great

[@polaquilting]

Thank you so much for watching ❤️❤️

[@mbmochinski]

I will have to buy some adding machine tape or just cut some strips of interfacing. I have lots of scraps! Thanks for the video. I love your videos. 😀❤️

[@polaquilting]

Thank you so much for watching ❤️❤️

[@FoD1975]

I got the idea (from another KZbinr) to just use your shopping receipts! You can always join them together to make longer strips. 😊👍🏻 Deb x

[@lindabridges445]

Thank you for sharing

[@polaquilting]

Thank you for watching ❤️❤️

[@mariaelenaramirez5600]

Thank you. What a wonderful idea.

[@polaquilting]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@CopycatQuilter]

These are really cute but no way I’m dealing with those tiny pieces! Lol… enjoy all your videos!

[@polaquilting]

Thank you for watching ❤️❤️

[@janicemcqueen9317]

Brilliant idea. Have a number of baskets with corner scraps of all sizes. Off to give it a go.😊

[@polaquilting]

I’m glad you will try it, thank you for watching ❤️❤️

[@lindaphillips884]

Love this idea. I'm thinking of using these as sashing. Have you done that before?

[@polaquilting]

Hi, yes I used adding tape project as sashing, looks great and with this layout you get another layer to the pattern as you can play with direction ❤️❤️

[@brigittehillen8468]

Great idea. What do you think of using water soluble strips to see on?

[@polaquilting]

Never tried, not sure would this be sturdy enough to keep long strip in shape? Definitely worth a try!