Using Scraps to Make a New Fabric

In this video Claire has some scraps that she will use to create a new base fabric for a future project. And when Claire means scraps, she means scraps!!!

[@paulinedonnelly6077]

Hi Claire, greetings from Australia 🇦🇺😎😍 This is a beautiful technique, I love it xx TFS

[@TextilesEastFair]

Hello Pauline from Australia, thank you for your lovely comment. Happy stitching 🧵♥️🪡

[@donnastarkey1425]

This is really beautiful! Thank you for showing us your process!

[@TextilesEastFair]

Glad you like it Donna, thank you for your comment.🪡🧵♥️

[@paolacociu8169]

Brilliant!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Claire, I really really enjoyed watching you creating this absolutely beautiful and gorgeous piece of art work. And I think it would make a lovely lovely bag or pouch too. It’s superb. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@TextilesEastFair]

You are so kind Mags, I hope you enjoy the other videos as much. Take care yourself.

[@berniceoconnor5381]

Love this. Its like an undersea coral reef with seaweed. Beautiful.

[@TextilesEastFair]

Thank you 🧵♥️🪡

[@Kayenne54]

That's very pretty. I'd forgotten about the 'couching' technique entirely; adds so much dimension. Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate everything 🙂

[@TextilesEastFair]

Thank you for your lovely comment as always. I hope you continue to find the rest of the video enjoyable. Happy crafting.

[@anewcreation8458]

Really nice technique! The Organza adds a great bit of sparkle and I like sparkle! 😀 Thanks for bringing this to us!

[@TextilesEastFair]

Thank you for your lovely comment Louise. It is very much appreciated. Happy stitching.

[@marlinakola2703]

This is beautiful. I am doing my thesis work on textile art and this is very Informative. I love blueish purple hues and the decorative stitching you added on

[@TextilesEastFair]

Best wishes with your thesis, I am glad my video is informative. Thanks for your comment.

[@lisaheintzelman2309]

That is lovely! Can't wait to try it myself.

[@TextilesEastFair]

Thank you Lisa, happy stitching.🪡🧵

[@nepenthe101]

Excellent tutorial. I learned several techniques in one tutorial!

[@TextilesEastFair]

Thank you for your lovely comment. So pleased you found it useful. Happy crafting.

[@mariabaranyai1717]

Wow it is beautiful thanks for sharing

[@TextilesEastFair]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for your lovely comment.

[@sanflo2810]

Beautiful creation. Thank you for ideas how to use.

[@joydavis3089]

The colors and yarns are so delicious. Thanks for your lovely and informative video. I hope this New Year is good for you.

[@TextilesEastFair]

Thank you! You too! Joy. Happy crafting.

[@rhondaroberts9581]

I love this! Your colors are amazing!

[@TextilesEastFair]

Thank you for your lovely comment.

[@ZahraPiri-ew8sm]

❤❤❤

[@sherrywilliams1131]

A pale champagne pink would work with the blues and purple or a light lavendar

[@karenmack254]

This is so cool and beautiful! 🤩

[@TextilesEastFair]

Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy crafting.

[@RachelRinseRepeat]

It turned out beautiful.

[@TextilesEastFair]

Thank you.

[@cathyreay8127]

Once you have completed these beautiful works of art - how would you attach it to a garment for embellishment?

[@TextilesEastFair]

They could be cut into shapes and hand appliqued. Or stitched onto a garment such as a patch pocket or cuff trim. They could also be sewn onto a piece of felt with a brooch pin attached. Happy stitching.

[@heidekraut9356]

Gute Idee, Dankeschön.

[@graciehughes7767]

Amazing! This is waht I had in mind but no idea how to do it. Thank you so much!

[@TextilesEastFair]

Glad it was helpful!

[@IrisMontgomery]

Is the organza silk or polyester? I love this so much!

[@TextilesEastFair]

I used polyester, but you can use silk. Net also works well.

[@IrisMontgomery]

@TextilesEastFair thank ypu!

[@astorybookfinish5055]

Very cool

[@valerievilla150]

Waow

[@craftingwithlaurel795]

I agree. Batik is so pretty. Love your videos

[@TextilesEastFair]

Thank you for your lovely comment Laurel. Happy crafting.🪡🧵

[@craftingwithlaurel795]

I make rope bowls with scraps of fabric

[@TextilesEastFair]

I have made some too in the past they are good fun and handy. Do you prefer wrapping cord with fabric or making your own fabric twist cord?

[@craftingwithlaurel795]

I do different techniques. I make videos on the different techniques

[@elvasais1920]

What kind of paper are you ironing over the scraps?

[@TextilesEastFair]

Grease proof paper. Any type of release paper or baking paper, teflon sheet will all work.

[@lauraparker2058]

From the USA. I'm not clear what is grease proof paper. Is there something on Amazon I could use instead?

[@rbanker76]

I'm from Canada and was wondering the same. Searched it and it looks like Parchment paper would work. It looks a bit thinner, so I'm going to use 2 layers. Happy crafting!

[@TextilesEastFair]

Baking parchment or any thin paper will do (not freezer paper because of the coating)

[@gennydavidsonsmith85]

Thank you Claire for a brilliant tutorial. I am an abstract watercolour artist you’ve inspired to have a go at this. My first project using the techniques you’ve shown today will be an abstract landscape. I think I need to update my 40 year old sewing machine though. What do you recommend?

[@TextilesEastFair]

Hi Genny, I am glad it has inspired you. To be honest a 40 year old machine that has been serviced would do the job fine. I do love my Silver you can buy them direct from their warehouse silverviscount.co.uk/index.php?route=templates/contactus I am not brand loyal and there are other great machines out there. I always recommend going to your local high street sewing shop to try and buy.

[@kathysmigen3927]

Beautiful! Do you ever use free motion when sewing on top?

[@TextilesEastFair]

Yes free motion works well too. Sometimes it is nice to check out the preset patterns as I barely use them. Happy stitching.

[@eliminatorjr]

On a scale from 1 to 10 how rigid would you say the resultant fabric is?

[@TextilesEastFair]

I used a thin soft felt as the base fabric so it is as rigid as a shirt cuff (5). If you want more drape use a thinner base ie calico or muslin (2-4), if you want something to stand up on its own use a pelment interfacing as the base fabric (9-10). I hope that helps.

[@happysmile1185]

What is grease proof paper, looks like parchment or wax paper which is it.

[@TextilesEastFair]

It is baking parchment.

[@BarbaraLincoln]

i watch all your videos

[@TextilesEastFair]

I hope you have enjoyed them. Happy crafting.

[@BarbaraLincoln]

i would rather see the fabric without organza because the colors stand out better

[@TextilesEastFair]

If you have a go I can recomment a layer of fine netting to keep the little bits down instead. I like the organza as it can unify the colours if they are too garish.

[@dircemaria7826]

Você é maravilhosa! Queria você como minha professora.

[@TextilesEastFair]

In a way I am your teacher, I hope you continue to enjoy the other videos here on the channel. Happy Stitching.

[@dircemaria7826]

@@TextilesEastFair i will definitely watch. Thanks

[@annawhitakr6401]

I love this! I dont know what is meant by grease proof paper? Is it wax paper? Freezer paper maybe? Also , can you iron organza? Or does it melt?

[@TextilesEastFair]

Hi Anna Do not use wax or freezer paper it will stick. Use parchment or a release paper. Polyester organza will melt if you iron, so not recommended. Silk organza can be iron on low, but it is not what I used. I hope that helps.