Sewing with Scraps

[@jennetthamilton7942]

I used to make doll clothes and toddler clothes with my scraps. I've also saved smaller scraps to use for stuffing poufs and toys. I love the idea for patch working garments and will be doing some pattern hacking to achieve some interesting looks. One of my most treasured possessions is a crazy quilt made by grandmother and her siblings probably sometime in the 1900's. It's made up of many different types of fabrics. Great vlog and certainly makes us think outside the box!

[@peggyr9623]

This was fun thinking about what to do with scraps. I usually cut them into rectangles or squares and then box them up and bring them to the thrift store. Soooooooo many people love those for their crazy quilts, color blocking etc. I'm not good coming up with ideas on my own, but I can usually find patterns that I can change into the garment I want. Thank you so much!

[@thedahliasewciety]

There are some amazingly, creative people out there! Love the ideas!

[@NotesfromtheSewingRoom]

I enjoyed seeing your ideas to make a good use of the scrap fabrics that build up. Thanks for sharing 💝🙂

[@barbarabeckman6722]

Wow....incredible ideas. Thank you for the nudge.

[@derekattp]

This is a great episode, a wonderful reminder that if we put our thinking caps on and wind up the creative juices, we can as sewing enthusiasts still be environmentally friendly and d out part to waste less...Thank you so much for the sharing and research done...Cheers!

[@Laurellind]

Great episode. I love using scraps, as you say it makes a creative & very individual garment. I’ve made lots of bags & purses using scraps & some clothes which I want to do more of.

[@rsutton06]

The E&M 24/7 top is a good scrap-buster too. I love that the back can be made of a woven.

[@jennetthamilton7942]

When I was a child my neighbour was a seamstress and she would give me her scraps to make doll clothes so I would recommend doing something similar if you know a child who has that interest or it might spark that interest. Also donating scraps to childcare centres, scraps become awesome art projects. Kids just love to glue anything to paper. My daughter is a multimedia artist and uses fabric scraps in her art work.

[@ArlenePMCM]

So inspirational! I love the scrap combining ideas here. Thanks!

[@kckazcoll1]

great ideas for scrap busting, thanks Kristen :)

[@catherinemark9630]

Thanks for sharing. Im always upset when I have scraps. I feel like I have wasted fabrics. This has given me ideas of how best to use my scraps.

[@annemcnulty4749]

Thanks Kristen, so inspiring.

[@carolhill1338]

Really enjoyed this video, thank you for suggesting all these wonderful ideas for using scraps, going into winter now in Cyprus so will be using the ideas to make use of the fleece scraps I have from last winter. 😎

[@dianerincon3196]

Thank you for these great ideas.

[@cathmckeever2728]

Thank-you so much for this video. I’m often left wondering what to do with my scraps and getting hold of some of these patterns will be an exciting start to reducing my pile. 😌

[@thedahliasewciety]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pippastanford8923]

Wow so many buds on your jasmine! We’re quite a bit behind but I’m looking forward to mine. Scraps are problematic so thanks for the encouragement and inspiration to use them. I’ve also got into making my own hankies after paying a fortune for Liberty ones.

[@EileenR11]

Thanks - this is really inspirational!

[@megs7019]

I’ve got a lilac bushes...... I always want to scrap bust like a quilt.... or doll clothing. Good ideas for clothing

[@wannabsewing]

Brilliant, so many inspirational ideas, thankyou. As my pile is overflowing I'm going to try a scrappy tee.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching xx

[@sallydingle321]

Hi Kirsten, this was such an inspirational vlog...thank you so much 😁👌. I now want to raid my scrap draw 😋. I have the Scout Tee pattern, which I love and now excited to try that with scraps. I have also had the peppermint patterns boxy top in mind to get for ages and you have just reminded me about it...so thanks again for that Kirsten 👍. Happy scrap busting 😁💕✂😘

[@sallydingle321]

Oh, forgot to say beautiful jasmine...wish I could smell it 🌸😊💕

[@ginahayes6169]

And another great vlog!! And super ideas!!! Than

[@thedahliasewciety]

Glad you like them!

[@ppuyle1]

Such fun ideas! Thank you!

[@pamici1]

This was fantastic - very inspiring! Makes me want to revisit my pinterest color-blocking board and my scrap bins

[@denisedorsey2889]

One of the garments in your slide show at the end was referred to as "collage" rather than patchwork. That really elevates it to a work of art! For me, the ones that really worked had careful placement of an anchor fabric, making it cohesive and intentional. Thank you for all your research in putting together this video. Well done!

[@noellepetersen7178]

I really like making doll clothes for my daughter, also using the Megan Nielsen free underwear pattern! Fits well and uses up my knit scraps.

[@cathyswope5174]

I love this, and I am so inspired to start patching together some scraps.

[@nicolewilson4055]

Great ideas. I have the Ellie and Mac Discoverer Tee which I am still to use. It would be great for this too.

[@MimisQuest]

Thank you for making this video. As I was cutting my first Blackwood cardigan I felt so guilty about all the leftovers so have searched for what to do with scraps and feel much better after watching your video. I’m very jealous of your Jasmine, my chooks free roam and haven’t let one mature yet 😂

[@thedahliasewciety]

I just hate wasting fabric scraps! Thanks so much Mimi!

[@cherylp.3347]

Thank you so much for all those excellent suggestions! I was eyeing my scrap bag wondering should I really be saving those? What on earth am I ever going to use them for? Yet I hate to throw them out. Now I’ve got some ideas. And being a quilter for years, I have tons of woven pieces to use up.

[@fippy]

Some wonderful ideas! I don't know if you know of Bernadette Banner, she has a wonderfully glorious page...used some of her scraps otherwise known as "Cabbage" as gift wrapping instead of using massed produced paper to some of her sewing friends and they loved it, she also used some of her cabbage to fill a Bustle pad she made instead of polyester filling. :) Fip.

[@elainesnyder8210]

Enjoyed this very much I love Ellie and Mac patterns they always fit so well. Thank you for all the inspiration. Love what you are wearing the colors look beautiful on you.😋

[@alexandrawellington8028]

Very interesting and creative xxxx

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thank you! Cheers! Hope you're well xx

[@alexandrawellington8028]

@@thedahliasewciety all good here just had fabric shopping for my birthday.xxxx

[@lilybogaards5089]

Have been toying with smilar ideas. Great to see all those examples! Very inspiring. Thank you 💕

[@lilybogaards5089]

P.s. Would you mind sharing that pinterest board? Or did I overlook it in the show notes? 💕

[@kim_makes4038]

Really enjoyed this video, some great ideas in there. Also wish I was ‘slightly’ nearer to have a cuppa with you in your garden with that jasmine scent! I bet it is just beautiful to sit outside in the spring mornings 😊 Take care x

[@janematthews6579]

Great episode! I love the topic and the resources.

[@joannebanks2147]

Amazing ideas thank you The wheels are turning in my head with a few ideas And as you mentioned take your time and create something unique and different that doesn't look homemade A excellent concept

[@sarahodonnell6957]

Love these ideas. I have got a bag of scraps so might give this a try 🙌🏻❤️

[@TodayinJensSewingRoom]

I just love videos like this - so many options, so many ideas! Thanks for the slide show at the end - that plus all the patterns you mentioned are wonderful motivation to get going on using up the scraps. I have the perfect top for my leftover knits - M7871. Now I'm inspired! Thanks! ❤️🌺

[@thedahliasewciety]

You are so welcome! Hope you're keeping well xx

[@cliffe02]

Loved the ideas from Pinterest, Susan Eastmans items in particular were amazing. Your t shirts were inspiring too. I always enjoy your content. Thankyou . Jane. X

[@vickimaiorano5763]

Thanks for the inspiration.

[@livingmy2ndchance]

Great ideas!! I have a LOT of scraps.

[@lynneprentice4278]

Ooh love what you’ve done with the Autumn Spice! I’ve just made a short sleeved version out of some left oveR knits! I’ve just bought the Scrappy top with a view to using up my smaller pieces of knits left over from making summer tees. I like the Discover tee as well. Winterwear Designes Traveller Tee is a good one too and the front can be made from a woven!

[@debsmadethis]

Thanks for this! I think a couple of the Ellie and Mac are on sale just now too!

[@ingridmohr9824]

Most enjoyable, thank you! Our jasmine here in Pretoria South Africa is also in full bloom and the fragrance is almost intoxicating!

[@thatssewlexie5705]

Have you been reading my mind again! I just went through my stash and was looking at all the scraps and thinking what will I do with them! Now I know!!!! Xoxo

[@suehardy812]

Fab ideas xx

[@thedahliasewciety]

Glad you like them!

[@quiltygal6981]

I've never turned down a nice remnant cos it was too small for anything 😁. Love mixing scraps, I guess that comes form being a Quilter.

[@create_something_pretty]

Omg your make up is beautiful. I feel inspired to put my face on! It's been a long lockdown.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Katrina Pool thanks so much! I wear it every day like a war paint! Haha I feel so tired and sickly Without it! I can’t wait to be let out of lockdown too!!!

[@sheilasmidt427]

So excellent!!! Thank you!

[@Sandra-ik6zs]

Some great ideas! Thank you :-)

[@thedahliasewciety]

Glad you like them!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

What timing! I was just thinking about how to organize my scraps and what to do with them. Thanks for the ideas😀. I also recommend a Japanese Knot Bag. I found a fun easy pattern on Pinterest.

[@jaynefederici9140]

Thank you, great ideas here. I love your Autumn Spice top. When I looked at the pattern it says it is designed for 4 way stretch. I fabrics are mostly 2 way do you think I could still use them?

[@karenbudnick]

Have a look at "Sew Sew Mad's jean jacket that she pieced together from her family's old jeans. You ladies are amazingly creative!

[@halesmoore]

Thanks, I never know what to do with scraps of fabric.

[@DianesFM]

My husband and I just finished watching "Lost World - Jurassic Park" and when that dinosaur print Cora appeared it was a little weird! Great ideas, as usual :D

[@pjd2709]

You can make your own fabric length out of scrap fabric's, then cut your favorite skirt, top or what ever pattern out of it, have fun people...!

[@marianlanouette4768]

I e joyed it but the last one the white yellow and blue was overshadowed by the new video. Please post a picture. And i love this pidcast, Thank you

[@marianlanouette4768]

Sorry for the misspelling, I'm typing on a phone.

[@thedahliasewciety]

Thanks so much! All fixed now and much appreciated that you’ve let me know ❤️

[@anessaharris9947]

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[@user-px7nh7vs4b]

Plase tell me what is the bush behind you?

[@thedahliasewciety]

Its a star Jasmine!

[@user-px7nh7vs4b]

@@thedahliasewciety Thank you!

[@carolemuenzer5490]

Scraps Ahhh Quilts

[@thedahliasewciety]

Great idea!