What can I make with fabric and vinyl scraps? Creative Experiments Ep1

Dear Sewing Friends, with this video I would love to start a new series on the channel - Creative Experiments. This is where sewing comes together with other creative endeavors and we can experiment, try and experience new things! I hope you enjoy it and find more inspiration for your future projects.
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1. Bias Tape Maker - amzn.to/3151IFh
2. Medical Tracing Paper (I use it for pattern drafting) - amzn.to/2EMafDm
3. Water soluble thread -amzn.to/3AHePQi
4. Diagonal seam tape - amzn.to/3OyHHjb
5. Bulky Seam Jumper (some sewing machines come with it and some don't) - amzn.to/3GDdRbD
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xxx, Alisa

[@maymewilkinson9093]

Girl, you are a genius! Nothing goes to waste with you. Too bad we can't all be so thrifty.

[@alohachik]

What is it she always says? Oh yeah - "if I can do it, then you can do it FOR SURE"!! you got this girl!! You've got the thoughts, you've got the creativity - just get your sew-jo on!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Exactly - You can do this! Just remember to trust yourself and enjoy the process, remember to experiment and see materials in a new light :)

[@henriettelinkshanderin1449]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity And there is no risk! If it doesn't work out it's just some scraps that you would have tossed anyway.

[@mufithabuhari4021]

Oh Alisa, everything turns in to Gold when you touch. Love both projects. Thanks

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I am so humbled by what you said. I try to combine using what I have with interesting ideas, it does not always come out, but we live and we learn :)

[@veve7349]

I especially love what you did with the pockets, I'm blown away!! The overall jacket is so cool!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you, I love it as well! I think that the dark blue was a nice background for all those colors

[@shanegeis2696]

The jacket for your daughter is beautiful. I think it’s perfect! Not to big of a design. It looks like a stained glass. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@deborahjones-gd2je]

I admire the way you pay such attention to details, like the rainbow zipper and ribbing. You are truly an inspiration!

[@lindahoffman8296]

Beautiful !❤ You’re daughter is very lucky with you as her mother.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

You are so kind, Linda!

[@milkyway_789]

What a creative way to use leftover scraps! Both projects came out beautifully.

[@Escape10mom]

Your daughters jacket is adorable!!!

[@carolcarter865]

Your amazing. Love it. Need to call you the scrap queen

[@bitsnharry]

Love that rainbow zipper!! That whole jacket is the cutest thing I’ve seen in a month of Sundays!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Awww, thank you! I feel that the rainbow zipper and colorful cuffs brought the heart design together!

[@henriettelinkshanderin1449]

This morning I was sewing a pillow case out of scraps from hoodies, sweatshirts and jogging pants from my kids. I never throw those in the garbage. If they are in good condition I sell them online or bring them to the barter shop and trade them for clothes in bigger sizes to fit my constantly growing kids. But if they have holes or stains I use them to repair other clothes or make patchwork blankets and pillowcases. Don't listen to people who say you can't do this with knits. We love the soft touch of old sweater fabric! From old sweaters of my husband and me I make patchwork hoodies for the kids, I just cut around the holes and stains. My kids love their unique style. So I was watching this video on my coffee break and I love that you show your subscribers how to use scraps. Let's use all our scraps, be creative, save money and make unique pieces!

[@sharonrussell7933]

Thank you for sharing the term decision fatigue. It comes up often through my creative life, be it my art work or my sewing projects. I try very hard not to allow myself to totally abort anything I've dreamed up.😊

[@lizzybetbutt6040]

Great examples. I love your daughters jacket. Very original.

[@nicolewilson4055]

Wow that jumper is gorgeous. You are so talented and such a neat sewer.

[@palominoz59]

WOW! That looks great! Much better than designer RTW! You are so talented! Blessings!

[@reeree690]

You are fantastic!!!!!!!!!! I have a bin full of scaps, now I know what to do! I love your work!!!!

[@vanessapcf]

When it comes to your videos, I can certainly hit the like button even before watching them. Amazing video!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Aw, thank you! I try my best every time!

[@mobi_designs]

I think I have to stay glue to your channel as an upcycling designer and I love what I'm seeing here is really inspiring ❤

[@kindredcreativecorner6927]

That heart was awesome.. Glow in the dark would have been so cute but iit is what you have. I have been trying to use scraps as well. I can not throw them out and I am busting at the seams with scraps. Thx for the idea.😊

[@SharonRStudio]

I love this idea! I agree the heart looks like stained glass. I too have a hard time throwing out scraps - of any kind!

[@debm460]

I encounter decision fatigue all the time. Sometimes, I just make a selection, place them together, look at them for a few days or just go for it. A washable glue might help to keep the pieces in place. What you came up with is brilliant❤

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Oh, good thinking about the fabric glue - I will have to test it out! Yes, decision fatigue is a real thing - there are projects where I am 10000% sure about the idea, and the vision and just the overall thing and then... there are some where I stare at the fabric and it seems that I have the idea in my mind, but I just can't touch it yet, or it is just one step away from feeling very tangible. Maybe it is just how the creative process goes... it is torture and delight all in one :)

[@laheebk]

The jacket is gorgeous, I want one for myself too lol. I love that you are very thoughtful about resources and don’t like wasting. Both makes are amazing and the choice of colors and shapes are spot on❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@pavlal.4552]

That little jacket is awesome, i can totally see my girls wearing something like this 😊👍

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

It is just so cheerful and happy! It puts a big smile on my face and when my daughter put it on - she lit up and that's when you know you did good 👍

[@Mrs.Patriot]

Great over a stain or a hole! Those are fantastic.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Exactly, right?

[@bettychamplin8751]

You did a fabulous job on the jacket

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you so much, Betty!

[@katwitanruna]

The jacket!! Squeeeee!

[@katwitanruna]

Oooooooo! As always, shared with tumblr and my family discord. But then it started and now I have to make sure my kith see it! Your videos are always such fun and so informative!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

You're the best!

[@AvrilBrown-ld6gm]

It's beautiful and I'm sure your daughter will love wearing it.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you so much, Avril!

[@doudou53d44]

Your creativity has no limits ! When you think nothing can be done with those scraps you come up with this beautiful piece. I love it ❤👍😎

[@juliewright9016]

Brilliant use of scraps. xx

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@madelynpryor2680]

This is so inspiring. I love your scrap videos!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Scraps are so fun, aren't they? I am glad it gave you a bit of inspiration :)

[@anitraanderson931]

You are so creative!! Those are absolutely beautiful! They look like you bought them at the store!

[@dianneunderwood8456]

Your pattern turned out great! I admire that you can do that as while I can sew, my imagination and ability to work with small scraps is lacking. The colour choices go so well with the soft colours in your shirt. Well done!

[@abaigealduda2756]

I'm so excited about this! 15:05 Last year, I wore my recently purchased, very good quality coat to the local art studio and managed to get two areas rubbed with paint. Oil paint. I finally came up with a solution that wouldn't compromise the coat's effective protection against rain. I bought some iron on Cricut material that also is light-reflective. I'm still riding my electric bicycle, so this is extra safety. I cut out a few little retro flowers by hand, but I'm going to take an intro to Cricut class this Wednesday. I'm hoping that I can make more flowers in different sizes. I was absolutely inspired by your repair videos and your problem solving to do this. I think this is going to be a very cute result! I think your projects today are also really fun!!! Thank you for helping me not abandon a good-quality coat. Even with the little area that I've completed, I love the coat more and feel so proud that I came up with a good solution. That's all your influence!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Can you imagine, I had a very similar thing happen to me! Years ago, at an art class, the instructor as squirting the paint out of the big bottle and a large squirt/stream landed on my sleeve. It was acrylic paint and the stain was so huge I could not get it out. I am so glad you found a way to rescue your new coat - it is not me, it is all YOU :) Let us know how your cricut class goes and if you love it:)

[@abaigealduda2756]

@ThoughtfulCreativity The instructor was out sick this week, but I'll keep trying each week. I'm so sorry that you had the same thing happen to you! Yes, I put the pieces together for this solution, but I promise you that 5 years ago, I would never entertain this train of thought. You really have opened up all kinds of thinking, problem-solving and experimentation that genuinely makes me feel better about some of the key little choices. Throw out the coat? Live with the sad paint smears? Or..... think like Alisa and make the coat actually better, more personal, and more effective for keeping me safe? Yes, I do credit you for helping me open my vision to expanded possibilities that bring me real joy. Thank you.

[@rasar7367]

Your creativity is boundless!

[@Crmica]

Your brain and creativity amazes me! Watching a video or two from your channel sure kicks me out of that “creator’s block”. ❤

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Awww, I am so glad that it gives you that "creative juice" :)

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

The heart has the look of stained glass piecing. I love it. Both of your projects turned out beautiful (one of a kind). Do you have any advice on how to remove vinyl from T-shirts? I have many shirts that I would love to give a newer look to. I'm very glad that you did not trash your scrap vinyl. "Waste not, Want not." Wonderful. Thank you.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Arvetta, hello there! Oh.. great question... I can't really think of how the vinyl can be removed, but I know that with time my RTW t shirts crack and then you can kind of peel it off... I haven't had any of my home-made vinyl t shirts crack (except for foil iron-on on one) so I am not sure if it is different kind or technique... How about trying to put smth on top of the vinyl to cover it up? Or maybe to do a reverse applique by cutting out the area of the vinyl... Or maybe something like I did with the white t shirt that I am wearing in this video?

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Those are good ideas to give a good try. The fabric in the T-shirts still looks new; however, the vinyl pictures have faded, cracked, and look ugly. Most of these shirts were gifted to me through the years. I have lost some weight and most of them are now too large for me. I have been thinking of trying to turn them into pull over blouses (with lace, buttons, ruffles, and patches). It is all worth a good try. I love hearts also.

[@cristinapintodacruz2129]

Thank you for sharing your art so inspiring ❤ always looking for a new video

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you so much 😀I am so happy to see you here :)

[@nancyayton3051]

Your creativity and the excellence of your work never ceases to amaze me! Thank you for sharing all your wonderful ideas with us. 💖

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Nancy, Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@KSMP]

The heart jacket is amazing! Great job 😊

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you!! 😊

[@cynthiafeldberg4782]

Very cool! That's wonderful!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@marymichetti3868]

Thank you so much, Alisa, for explaining everything. I'm glad I can use a regular iron. It looks beautiful.

[@janeevans4758]

Both items looked fabulous 👌 brilliant well done.

[@pamd6532]

That turned out amazing! Perfect choices on the cuffs, zipper, etc. So cute.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

The cuffs were actually chosen by my daughter - I wanted to go with solid light blue cuffs, but then we were sewing together and she chose the colorful ribbing and it was totally the right choice :)

[@lana7422]

Love, love, love this video!!! Thanks for taking us along on your creative discovery trip.

[@cheryltincher613]

I love both projects, I don't think the t shirt is too juvenile, and the jacket is just too stinking cute!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Cheryl, thank you so much!

[@InAgatasCottage]

Fabulous makes Alisa.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you so much and big thanks for the zipper and that ribbing!

[@CoalNovah1285]

WOW 🤩 I do not have a cricut- vinyl ! But after seeing this I want to get some at the thrift store. Especially since you can use your regular iron! WHAT A GREAT 👍🏻 IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Just a thought that popped into my mind - If you have a friend that uses iron-on vinyl - could be fun asking them to share their scraps :)

[@CoalNovah1285]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity that’s an excellent idea too… I see as you do and I can not throw away my scraps. So that’s a great idea for vinyl too. Stuff is so expensive these days. But I have to keep creating! Thank you 😊

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yep, it can definitely add up when it comes to crafting! I totally hear you. You know, another thing that I really enjoyed while doing this was.... the absence of machinery involved. Meaning, when I use Cricut (and I do love it, no doubt) I have to have a cricut, and a computer to connect it to, and then my garment laid out and it can be a lot, especially if your headspace is already so crammed. With this approach - it is just me, scissors and colorful bits of vinyl... :) sometimes less is more, right? :)

[@masuahkokro8957]

Beautiful. You always come through

[@madeatbentwood]

Alisa, Little One's jacket is amazing! The rainbow cuffs and zipper were a perfect combo with your creative vinyl. It looks fabulous!

[@Lady9tails]

Amazing idea 💜💜💜

[@kathyrussell1818]

Great idea.Love the Heart.

[@1anita1m]

What an awesome idea. I'm the same way. I have scraps that I feel are too big to throw away. Now I know what to do. Thank you 😊❤

[@beckyborgmann9815]

Your design is so pretty 👍

[@ireneparker8253]

I love both projects. The heart really is a work of art. I liked it when it was just an outline too. You could do the outline and then put a heat transfer photo inside. I just love a good project that gets the ideas percolating. Thanks for experimenting with a regular iron. I am trying really hard to avoid buying a Cricut. It is so tempting.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

OoOOOH, YES, a photo transfer is a fun idea! Now my ideas are bubbling again :) with Cricut a lot of projects can be done in a unique way, but ultimately it comes down to if you are going to be doing a lot of card-making, vinyl cutting and things like that. You can do more, like etching and even cutting fabric... many things, but I would say I use it the most for special occasions - like gifts, special apparel, special events, I have it out the most in November, December. I hope it helps :)

[@tinanassar9431]

So cute!! I would have loved a coat like that when I was a kid!! Thanks for another amazing project. Just for feedback, the music was too loud.

[@auntiezann5146]

You have such imagination!

[@elliealfonso4562]

This is so so good.

[@bettychamplin8751]

Very cute

[@clairefrancois6046]

Tellement sympa ces réalisations 😊❤❤❤❤ ! Merci ma belle 😘

[@jacquipayne7346]

beautiful!!

[@JustPlainLaine]

❤❤

[@carolhughes312]

Beautiful

[@LaTapatiaSabeaReposteria]

5:24 you are amazing 😊

[@alidamihovilovich4331]

I so enjoy your videos! I always learn by watching and listening to you. I was wondering if you could show me how to turn a wide elastic waistband into a narrower one. In other words, a waistband that fits, but is bulky. How do I fix it? Do I have to unpick the entire waistband?

[@judyhansen6237]

That came out so beautiful! 🤩Where did you get that colorful ribbing on the sleeves of the jacket?

[@petro3441]

Very nice ideas. When i win the lotto i buy myself a cricut machine😂

[@bperez9066]

I save my vinyl scraps to

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yay, I am not alone, lol :) I thought it was just me :)

[@karenhoman2688]

I did not know that vinyl goes on like that and you peel it. O will have to try it.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

There are so many different vinyls out there, as mentioned in the video - this is "iron-on" vinyl, so you have to look for that in the shop when you want to do this technique :)

[@solargen3125]

Absolutely awesome! Is it possible to do the same with real leather? Thanks!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I would try it on a scrap piece and do 3 things. First, stabilizing and adding structure to the fabric underneath, because usually leather is heavier. Then you can either use fabric glue or use fabric glue and then stitch the leather to the fabric. You can also do a reverse applique - I did a project recently, you can see how it is done in my "color block tops" video.

[@solargen3125]

Thanks SO much!

[@saraveradequinn]

Did you use your serger and coverstiched machine, correct? Is beautiful

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

For the t shirt I used both, for the jacket I used a sewing machine and serger.

[@drejoicepr]

As always, great video. I am not familiar with the vinyl technique. Do you have tutorials for beginners?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I do not, but it is really simple, most iron-on sold in stores also has instructions inside. I am sure if you Google "iron-on vinyl for beginners" there will be a ton of information about it. I just learned by reading instructions and doing/experimenting.

[@bperez9066]

First one here!! ❤

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hello, hello :)

[@katwitanruna]

Get scrappy!! That needs to be a shirt with scraps of things on it

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Right? That would be awesome :) maybe that's an idea for the next one, lol :)

[@katwitanruna]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thoughtful Creativity merch with the words out of scraps?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

@@katwitanruna oooh, you are onto something! If that's okay, I am going to take a mental note of this :)

[@katwitanruna]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity please do!!

[@katwitanruna]

Oh oh oh! Make a shirt with the letters out of scrap and then either photograph or sketch it for the other shirt.

[@saraveradequinn]

Hello! Any advice where to buy fabrics ? Thanks !

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

yep, here's a full video on this topic- kzbin.info/www/bejne/eISoo3Zmj9-Igc0

[@shellylemons]

It isn’t juvenile at all. I would wear the first t-shirt and I am 57.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Oh, I am definitely wearing it :) you know me, I love a bit of sparkle and a fun design :)

[@SewingDee]

This is wonderful! Thank you for such a brilliant idea - love it!