Upcycling small fabric scraps + making a fabric collage using organza! Zero waste textile project!

[@kod8104]

So sorry your Sewing Bee moment didn’t happen, but it’s still brilliant that the producers had noticed your work: maybe they’ll come back to you for next year’s show (big Sewing Bee fan here, it made me realise that anyone can have a go at sewing). I’ve never been a fan of the confetti technique, but this collage style with organza is much more my thing. Love that cushion cover!

[@hilaryberry7133]

Just came across this video and is brilliant. A dressmaker at heart, I usually donate my scraps to local primary schools for collage etc but need to try this technique for myself. Added you to my subscribe list. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@rsislandcrafts]

I love your birdie bag. I’d love to see a full video or pattern for that style bag. Even if it’s made from just a “boring” plain piece of fabrics. Of course scraps make It so much more fun. ✂️

[@afrayed_upcycling]

I’ll work on it!🙌☺️

[@Ronjanai]

I love your content so very much. Yt made you pop up on my thread just yesterday, (fun fact) after I watched Sewing Bee. Cannot wait for all your lovely input to come. Greetings from Germany

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you so much! Oooo is it fate?😉

[@nathanielmadden4235]

Ok just listening taking it in. 😊❣️🙏🇺🇸😊

[@aprilscott2726]

Love the video! ADORE the black cat fabric you're wearing❤️

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you! The fabric came from Japan - I bought it in Tokyo!☺️🌸

[@xiomarajimenez4160]

Qué lindo vídeo gracias por compartir tan lindas ideas para uno realizar 🤗

[@judithkanaby2542]

absolutely love this art technique!

[@Helena-tw7pj]

I loved this! Great inspiration!

[@lianapalumbo8457]

I love doing collaging on clothing and bags. I'll also add buttons, beads, charms, braiding, embroidery and anything else that can be sewn and washed. I handsew mine but I love LOVE what you've done with your bags. Recycling is the best way to go 🤗xx

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Yesss I love that! I would love to make a really textures piece by hand one day!☺️🌸✨

[@fancystreet1429]

Those are so beautiful and unique!!!

[@robinreitz4636]

Love your collage technique with the organza. ❤

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you! 😊

[@lindanonnenmann1112]

Wonderful scraps turned into Art. Love the birds❤

[@marythomas5656]

And the new blouse made out of your Japanese cat fabric is gorgeous! Nice job.

[@DeborahPerry-i5o]

How absolutely adorable are you. I just found you😊, your work is bright, happy and fun....love you❤

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Aww thank you!!

[@thecat5620]

Thank you, Scarlett! Love that you gave us this tutorial, you are very good at teaching. Love. love, luv this technique.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you so much! Such a compliment 🥹💜

[@marythomas5656]

This project is just darling! I'm watching you from the small town of Ennis, Texas. I found you here on KZbin just a couple weeks ago and I've enjoyed every video of yours I've seen. I love how much you enjoy recycling and upcycling. It's inspirational to say the least!

[@nurnu349]

Gorgeous technique and results!!!🎉

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you! 😊

[@deidrespencer5467]

Thank you for your wonderful videos! They get my creative flow going. I love your use of scraps as padding/wadding/batting. Keep these videos coming, Scarlett! From Australia 💞

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you! Will try!

[@MyDjturner]

Lovely to meet you. I enjoyed this video so much I subscribed to all. I like your calm way of talking. I have been a sewer and quilter for 4-5 decades and I have gone to a workshop where I learnt how to colour with fabric 'crumbs', using a very similar technique without the organza. I always RR&R and currently I'm doing that with paper, paint & ink to make journals. So I am going to pick your brain and experience for technique and inspiration to use up my fabrics by watching your videos. Thankyou so much for sharing, I'm impressed and inspired.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

This is so sweet, thank you!🥹✨ fabric crumbs is such nice wording! I would love to see what you make!

[@MyDjturner]

@@afrayed_upcycling thankyou. I will see what I can do about that. 😄

[@FilomenaJackStudio]

Love love love! Thanks for being awesome!

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Awww thank you!!

[@lain-or-shine]

Very cute bags and a LOVELY shirt that you're wearing!

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you! It’s a memade top! - the Kennie Woven shirt pattern from Style Arc ✨☺️

[@dianapower-qo8gy]

I am in awe of how creative you are, just love your vlogs could watch you for hours, unfortunately your not on for hours 😂 regards Diana who is well and truly old enough to be your grandmother 😂 from NZ ❤🎉❤🎉

[@afrayed_upcycling]

That’s such a sweet thing to say!🥹 thank you! One day I will get to New Zealand!🙌🌿

[@stephanieloffler8566]

What a lovely video and idea, Scarlett! Thanks for showing this in detail and the bird panel turned out wonderfully.❤ It is a very ressource saving and thoughtful way of using scraps (or unwanted/ugly fabrics). Need to start watching the sewing bee again. 😍 Loved the earlier ones and also the German version of the show we had for for about 3 seasons only or so. Regards from Germany Stephanie

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you! Really happy to hear you enjoyed it! My absolute favourite sewing related show is Project Runway in the US, I am obsessed 🥹

[@SuZ3945]

you are such a delight to watchI love your style. The top you are wearing is awesome! thanks for sharing your techniques....looking forward to your next video...

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you so much, such a lovely compliment 🥹💜🌸

[@MicheleSimmons]

I love everything in your video, the bag, your top and collar, and your vest 😍

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you!! 🥹✨

[@Sakeese]

I feel like this would make a wonderful in-person workshop! You could have people make just the panels on the day, and then you would finish them for them? I’d join!! 💜

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Welllll! I’m looking to do an in person tote bag version! Just looking for spaces to do it!

[@Sakeese]

@@afrayed_upcycling I’ll keep an eye out for the workshop announcement when you do! 💃🏻🤞🏼

[@anblesduke6360]

U r fabulous so please don’t fret! So talented

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thanking you 🥹🦋

[@carriem7832]

Greetings from Ohio USA…..enjoy your scrap busting techniques…..often I make book and journal covers with layering scraps and using different machine designs around the pieces. I think tote bags would be popular for storing items and shopping with…… I’m making some to store yarns and quilting squares for my swing room. Last year I made scrappy gift bags using up many pieces. Good luck on your pattern class……I bet if you made tops for children they’d be a great Christmas or birthday gifts.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Hello! Thank you for watching the video! Scrap busting is so fun!!🙌

[@cozysouljournal]

Shame your TikTok didn't get picked for Sewing Bee - Your time will come! 💕

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Yeah it made sense why it didn’t! Haha thank you!✨☺️

[@sandibroad4099]

💖🥰💖so cute!

[@JulieLewin]

I love this so much. I do collage art with paper and never thought to do it with fabric. Very inspirational ❤

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Ohh please have a go! It’s so fun!🙌✨

[@gonerustic]

Love the bag and especially the waistcoat … I have used the confetti technique under tulle on parts of an art quilt called ‘still waters run deep’ but i haven’t tried collage under tulle or organza. I was gifted a vintage embroidered silk bird which I’ve been scared to use because it’s fragile - now I know what to do with it! I will tag you when I share what I’ve done 🌸😊

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Oh I can’t wait to see the final thing! 🌸

[@gonerustic]

@@afrayed_upcycling 💕😊

[@luzUpcycles]

lovely collage, I enjoyed the video very much! 😁❤

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you!🙌🌸

[@yalvi]

Just discovered you today. I’m so inspired to try this technique!!!!

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Aww glad tou found me! Love to see what you make with it!!

[@KC-ku9dq]

I love all your work. You explain everything so perfectly too. Also, your style is amazing. A pleasure to watch - thank you for sharing. ☺

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you so much! That’s honestly such a compliment 🥹

[@naomimarker451]

That measuring foot is genius!

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Isn’t it?!

[@oliviajohnson7305]

I really love the print you used for your shirt - adorable! I can't believe you were so close to being featured, it's still so cool and validating that you caught their eye.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you! And totally, they have my name on file for something in the future hopefully 😉

[@gabrielebruhl1218]

You did awesome. Your explanation was excellent🎉

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you! Hopefully less waffling from me this time 😂

[@gabrielebruhl1218]

@@afrayed_upcycling 🤣😂 I would like to listen to your waffling…..last time music was too much for me and not needed, but only in my opinion. I feel SORRY if I hurted you with my comment. It seems so easy to make the upcycling collage things the way you explain it, but I bet it is much harder to sew. I love your videos

[@patsydalsto107]

Thanks so much for sharing your talent! ❤️

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Aww thanks!!

[@1Glitterado]

You are so talented..THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO ‼️💖

[@afrayed_upcycling]

You are so welcome!🥹💜

[@jaybee8547]

I saw the Seeing Bee RR&R episode and thought the bag looked like it was either your work or inspired by you. Congratulations!🐝

[@afrayed_upcycling]

I’m gonna be cheeky and say inspired by me 😂😉

[@petalandpen]

This is such a fun technique! Can't wait to try it, thank you! So cool that it doesn't use any fusible etc.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you! Please show mee what you make!☺️🙌

[@emmibee6326]

Oh my goodness- I’ve been making bags and wallets inspired by Carly B’s technique, and when I saw this video pop up I was like hey, she does it too, maybe its not a bad idea after all- and then you said she inspired you too! Thats so awesome, great minds! I looove your collage technique, and the idea of layering fabric scraps (ive been using felt or batting). I have to try it now!

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you! Yeah I think she’s fab! Collaging is so fun too!!

[@audrablue515]

That's a beautiful cushion cover. Can't wait to try this for myself.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Yaaay! Let me know what you make!

[@lidabard2121]

Great technique, bags are great but I love the vest! Thank you!

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you! Yeah it does take uo a lost of scraps which is great! I just wish I wasn’t so lazy with the bias binding 😂

[@cerwelt]

So happy to see a new video. Loved the “malarkey” statement. It’s disappointing you didn’t get on, but sometimes we aren’t quite ready for full out fame and your time will come. I’m an old school seamstress, usually used patterns but I’m in the process of throwing caution to the wind and about to make a tea towel dress or tunic of my own. You have truly inspired this old dog to learn new tricks. Excited and nervous at the same time. Thanks for the lesson. I’m also an embroiderer. I think embroidering features on the bird or whatever the main element is would be lovely. I have too many WIPs in the works to do it now, but it’s in my project ideas for the future for sure. 👍🏻

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you 💜 yeah it wasn’t meant to be! Oh I’d love to see the tea towel dress you make!! I love that embroidered idea too 😮

[@marybragg7381]

i'm working up the courage to start sewing because of you! Just need to get a sewing machine lol

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Omg please do it! Sewing gives you the option to do absolutely anything with textiles…like it’s so cool 😂

[@audreymooney3755]

thank you that was fun. Loved that you used the scraps to pad it up, keeping it scrappy and reusing fabric

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Keeping it scrappy is me new catchphrase 😂🙌

[@nancisailormoy9135]

Love watching all your videos and would love to see a video/pattern of you making the bag.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you! Maybe in the future!

[@larnold7614]

You are not lazy - you are smart.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Haha thank you!!

[@therepapery4468]

Hi from Canada! I just found you and I am in love with you, your brain and your creativity! You just live in the moment and have awesome videos- just wanted to say hi and totally love collage and the freedom it brings! Because of your training and only if you choose lol...could you make a "easy way to combine colors" for us sewers that have fear of this? Hugsnta my new friend across the pond!

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Oooo I didn’t think to do a video about colour combinations! Will look into it and see if it’s something I can help explain ☺️ also…would LOVE to visit Canada sometime!

[@jo-annefalconer6280]

Cool technique sorry you missed out on the sewing bee, in Name currently have season 9 playing. I started a big quilt bag using a similar technique about 20 years ago using time instead of organza, you have inspired me to finish it.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Ahh it’s fine, I understand why they didn’t in the end! Ooo how cool, hope you do finish it!🙌☺️

[@Cottageonawildacre]

Thank you for this ❤

[@afrayed_upcycling]

You're welcome 😊

[@emandem3088]

First time watcher here. I love this technique. Have seen something with a similar idea but it was pieced and sewn before using the organza. Using scraps as the “filler” is bonus. I do like that guide but I’m not sure I can give up my good ol’ painter’s tape. One strip down, sew one line, move tape & butt it up against sew line, place the tape down and sew again etc. I like that for grids and straight quilting. Since I use painters tape in my painting and other crafts I always have it handy in 3 sizes. And the sticky is just enough to hold it but not enough to leave residue. Does not work well on extra fluffy quilts tho. Mind you I just looked up this gadget and it’s quite inexpensive so maybe I’ll have to try it. Good video & oh how I envy your organization lol!

[@afrayed_upcycling]

You think I’m organised?! I don’t think I am at all haha!😂 the seam guide was so cheap to buy, but if the tape is working, then that’s good!✨☺️

[@ingridibBerland]

Thanks. I have made several totes with small pieses and ofcuts. Its a nice way to use up curtains and scraps to be new bigger pieces of fabric.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Aww amazing! Its such a fun technique!

[@susan6942]

Love your projects vest is gorgeous and I have tons of scraps and this is why I love your projects so cool and creative

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you! Will think of some more techniques and get them out there!😉

[@heatherbogdalski2034]

Really lovely - thank you.

[@jadefreeman8901]

Love it thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

[@carrisalus4055]

That's beautiful! What is the purpose of layering the fabric that will never be seen? Is it just instead of using batting? Reduce reuse and recycle? I would have a hard time wasting my scraps 🤣

[@afrayed_upcycling]

It’s to give a quilted effect! I mean I have soooo many scraps so I don’t mind 😂 but if you want to use batting instead, you can! I have another video showing how to use the tiny overlocker/thread ends and wadding too ✨

[@carrisalus4055]

Ahhh! Got it! I went back and watched that video. Thank you!

[@harryburkett7754]

Way to use up scraps!

[@afrayed_upcycling]

It’s so fun and eco!🙌🌿

[@joannementor5943]

I loved it Thank you

[@afrayed_upcycling]

You're welcome 😊

[@lorikorstanje2964]

love this idea and how you did this

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you!💜

[@lisaemery6599]

Super cute !

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you! 😊

[@belindawagner1589]

You are a joy!

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you!💜✨

[@debrathomas4425]

I made my front and back and instead of pinning I used a glue stick to secure the scraps.

[@dawncooper9043]

Hi, Love your channel, found you on KZbin today. I love seeing all sorts of stuff. Do you need an industrial sewing machine for making a scrappy bag? 😍

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you! Nahh you can make the bags on any machine as long as you have a thick enough needle!

[@pepperminthomecrafts8269]

Thank you! Take care

[@afrayed_upcycling]

You too! ✨

[@robinwoelke8753]

Wow. It was so nice to see something new done with scraps. I like birds too and will definitely try your technique. By they way, in the video, it looked like to used more scraps than could be seen. Did you do that to make the quilted part thicker? If you only put on the fabric that shows, it would be easier to sew with, right? I like that gadget you showed us too to keep the lines straight. Thank you.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

What you saw in the speeding up part if what I used, so about 3/4 layers of scraps ☺️ the organza line sewing is relatively easy, its the construction of the bag which is very hard 😂🙈

[@shereeblack5706]

Vest is very cute on you.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you!

[@evasaker2476]

Love your videos, so inspiring! I wonder how you finish the raw edges on the inside of the bag? With a binding or just overlocking?

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Just overlocking but you can definitely add binding to it! ☺️

[@tynkajames]

I love your channel ❤I’ve totally fallen in love with the dresses & everything you make. Where do you get your bag hardware?

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you so much!🥹🌸💜 annoyingly, the only company who does the right size are on Amazon only!

[@tynkajames]

@@afrayed_upcycling Thank you💜for that information.

[@suewillimer8635]

Another awesome video thanks so much thoroughly enjoyed❤

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Aww thank you!!💜

[@cindyduran7287]

I love the vest idea. It looks so beautiful at that length. Do you have a pattern for the vest?

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Not yet, I made it by adapting a pattern!

[@malaranu6883]

I’m very new to this form of sewing, can you explain what material you use for your base layer. Secondary where do you source organza. 🙏🏽

[@afrayed_upcycling]

I used thick cotton, like curtain material essentially! Organza you can find anywhere, I look on Ebay mostly ☺️

[@drleahwatson8880]

I like the technique you demonstrated, it looks lovely. Can you tell me how durable the organza is when used as the top layer in this way? Really like your channel too.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

So the organza I am using is a little thicker which helps with it’s durability! I have a bag that I made nearly 2 years ago and the organza is still looking good as new!☺️🌸

[@drleahwatson8880]

Thank you very much, I can find that kind of organza here. I am in Melbourne Australia 😊

[@winter-w0nd3rland]

8 SECONDS AGOO AND LOVE THIS!!

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Haha thank you!😂🙌

[@vickipetrarca3617]

Love this! What is the reason you put so many scraps underneath, that you can't see?

[@afrayed_upcycling]

It thickens the piece basically! Gives the more quilted effect that way ☺️

[@vickipetrarca3617]

@@afrayed_upcycling I saw the other comments later . Sorry! I can't find Carlys video that you mention, do you have the title? Thank you. :)

[@jbirdz3609]

Great video! Do you make the straps too?

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Yes!☺️

[@esperansaloughran693]

Love, love scrappy! How do i send you pics? I do free motion scrappy.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Email me! [e-mail] 🌸✨

[@doubledscrochetandknits927]

I love your beautiful scrap projects!! Perhaps I'll figure out the answers on my own, but I'm curious if you think this would need interfacing if used for a bag that calls for interfacing? And do you think it would be a bad idea to mix knit and woven fabrics. Thank you so much for sharing these videos! I absolutely hate wasting things and I always try to repurpose whenever feasible. Beginning sewing was stressful to me with the thought of all the waste, so these ideas you've shared are so inspiring!!

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Thank you! I only use interfacing to the bits that connect to the zip as I don’t scrap quilt them! Also, I think using different materials is a great idea!

[@doubledscrochetandknits927]

@@afrayed_upcycling excellent! Thanks so much for the response!

[@debrathomas4425]

What kind of thread do you recommend using. Love this video. Ran out and bought a bit of organza and will give it a try!

[@afrayed_upcycling]

I use moon thread typically ☺️ Please share what you make!

[@WolfandWitch]

I love your videos. At 49 I'm completely new to using a sewing machine. Can you do this design on a normal sewing machine or does it have to be an industrial?

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Ohhh sewing is so much fun, you’re gonna love it!! You absolutely can with a normal machine, I would suggest getting a thicker needle ☺️

[@WolfandWitch]

@@afrayed_upcycling Thank you so much, and thank you for your great videos ❤️

[@janhulse9518]

went on your e bay site.stated you may not send to Australia?

[@afrayed_upcycling]

It’s not my listing! I buy the birds from another seller!

[@straberryshinigami15g97]

Hi, I’m a beginner sewer (like very beginner). I want to make more projects but don’t know where to start.

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Depends what kind of things you want to sew!☺️ I started off small, buying basic patterns which shower different techniques and fastenings, then slowly gained my confidence that way!✨ please remember that as annoying as they are, mistakes happen all the time and it’s totally fine - it’s a learning curve each time!🌸

[@dannystargazer]

Did u give link to ebay bird scrap seller

[@afrayed_upcycling]

In the description!☺️🙌

[@conniepadilla3055]

What is the purpose of the organza can we sew it without the organza

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Just holds the scraps down better! You can do it without the organza, just stitch closer lines ☺️

[@julielapworthhandmade]

Shame about sewing bee why not contact the BBC and ask if they can link you on the sewing bee website? Worth asking I would say ❤

[@catklu]

☺👏🙂

[@dcinrb8538]

Re-purpose

[@afrayed_upcycling]

Isn’t repurposing and upcycling the same definition? Honestly didn’t know there was a difference?

[@Robine-n1v]

🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@maryann1187]

Lovely projects! Too much camera movement, though.

[@janhulse9518]

why so many layers of fabric on the base? isn't that a waste in itself?

[@afrayed_upcycling]

I think it depends on the way you look at it! I have sooo many scraps, so if it means being able to use it in a product rather than stuffed in a cushion, I prefer that ☺️

[@Mellodreama]