Two Ways to Use Patchwork to Sew Your Scraps | Tips | Scrap Busting, Ep. 1

[@aknittedbrow]

What perfect timing! I can't believe you released this today! I was going to go on the Community and search, or post a question if needed, about using scraps, and before I could get to that, I got your email. I am excited to watch the whole series. Thank you so much!

[@tinygypsyladycreations7265]

This is so timely as I have been contemplating ways to use my scraps. I did some piecing for a jacket lining last night but not patchworked in multiple colors. Thanks Ladies!🥰

[@shelleythomas4251]

I am going to use. Sweatshirt fabric and color block.

[@pamici1]

This is very inspiring - I can't let go of my scraps, so this is perfect.

[@SeamworkVideo]

So glad you found it inspiring! It's such a fun way to use up some scraps.

[@saf3508]

Great timing! I’ve been trying to organize my scraps and have pivoted to quilting to try to use some up. I would like to see some recommendations for stretch and bottom weight scraps.

[@jmanonmakes]

Love this. Thank you.

[@jeaninemiller3402]

I love this so much and I'm thinking a Laura wrap skirt would look great, but might need some finishing so you don't see the back side of the fabric.

[@SeamworkVideo]

If you have a serger maybe you could serge the seam allowances and topstitch them down so it looks clean on the back side of the fabric too.

[@cherriesnhoney]

excellent tutorial. thank you

[@SeamworkVideo]

Glad you liked it!

[@tamaratownsendskin]

Love this video! Thanks!

[@SeamworkVideo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pjacksreads536]

Thank you

[@charitydusikova7693]

I've done this with the Elizabeth Suzann Georgia top, which is really similar in feel to the Seamwork Bo top. I actually pieced together pieces of the same fabric color and top stitched the SA down to make a really subtle patchwork.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Love that! It's a really fun way to create unique fabric.

[@gabriellejstanley]

You can totally do this with knit fabrics too, just don't combine wovens and knits in the same patchwork yardage. I have pieced fabric together from several thrift shop t-shirts that are too small for me to make fabric for new garments in my size.

[@charitydusikova7693]

I've been wanting to try this. Zero Waste Daniel does this, and I've always wondered about grainline. Do you mind the grainline when you do this with knits?

[@SeamworkVideo]

I would definitely pay attention to grainline since knits can have different stretch percentages along the grain and cross grain.

[@MonsterMattiVideo]

How do you make the curved seam lay flat?

[@SeamworkVideo]

Because one side of the curve is the convex shape and the other is concave, they naturally fit together and lay flat when they are sewn together. If you sewed a curve to a straight line, that would not be the case.

[@KateShaw2]

❤❤❤

[@severine7753]

The Bo t-shirt would work well as it has simple lines

[@archivist68]

Hi! I love Seamwork patterns and have purchased materials to make patchwork yardage. I have a question: Why would I trace-off a PDF pattern? I do this for print patterns that I know I won't be able to purchase when they go out of print, but a PDF? And, I am a consumer, not in a sewing profession. Thanks in advance for your answer :).

[@archivist68]

@SewingandSnakes Your method sounds like it really works for you! I do grading as well.

[@rebeccahunt3944]

I want to make patchwork hoodies!

[@SeamworkVideo]

That would be so cool!

[@SouthernGirl31520]

What model Juki is that please?

[@SeamworkVideo]

It is the Mo-654DE