What do you do with your leftover fabric? - The Sew Weekly Sewing Circle2024-03-28T13:43:42Zhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/forum/topics/what-do-you-do-with-your-leftover-fabric?commentId=6365347%3AComment%3A113498&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI store lots of small amounts…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2012-01-30:6365347:Comment:1257112012-01-30T15:45:19.565ZLettetia Elsasserhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/LettetiaElsasser
<p>I store lots of small amounts of fabric too and have been giving some of it to friends when I ask myself "why did I buy that?" I make a lot of bags and purses so smaller yardages come in handy. They are also good for toys, headbands, dog toys, and baby items. </p>
<p>I store lots of small amounts of fabric too and have been giving some of it to friends when I ask myself "why did I buy that?" I make a lot of bags and purses so smaller yardages come in handy. They are also good for toys, headbands, dog toys, and baby items. </p> I am new to sewing after gett…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2012-01-15:6365347:Comment:1221462012-01-15T22:50:56.955ZJamie Birdwellhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/JamieBirdwell
<p>I am new to sewing after getting a sewing machine for Christmas. I joined freecycle looking for fabric to help get some built up to practice and make small projects with so I think that is a great idea for unwanted fabric. Living in the small town surrounded by small towns it is very hard to find reasonable fabric around here. I have started searching the internet for so good buys.</p>
<p>I am new to sewing after getting a sewing machine for Christmas. I joined freecycle looking for fabric to help get some built up to practice and make small projects with so I think that is a great idea for unwanted fabric. Living in the small town surrounded by small towns it is very hard to find reasonable fabric around here. I have started searching the internet for so good buys.</p> I have th same problem, but n…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2012-01-15:6365347:Comment:1221232012-01-15T15:51:36.299ZAubreyhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/Aubreyland325
I have th same problem, but now that one of my best friends from college is now a surgical resident, I plan to take all my scraps and sew her surgical caps! :)<br />
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Also, while I was in Iraq some people would send us these cooling pack neck tie things we loved, or quilts. Handkerchiefs are useful over there too because we sweat a lot. Come up with a project to send to the troops! :)
I have th same problem, but now that one of my best friends from college is now a surgical resident, I plan to take all my scraps and sew her surgical caps! :)<br />
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Also, while I was in Iraq some people would send us these cooling pack neck tie things we loved, or quilts. Handkerchiefs are useful over there too because we sweat a lot. Come up with a project to send to the troops! :) I have been using old scraps…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2012-01-01:6365347:Comment:1161182012-01-01T17:07:56.982Zbarbarahttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/barbaracattoni
<p> I have been using old scraps of jersey and knits to make fingerless gloves. They are very popular here this winter.</p>
<p>You can see what I mean here: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stitchingupparis/6605780519/in/photostream">http://www.flickr.com/photos/stitchingupparis/6605780519/in/photostream</a></p>
<p> I have been using old scraps of jersey and knits to make fingerless gloves. They are very popular here this winter.</p>
<p>You can see what I mean here: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stitchingupparis/6605780519/in/photostream">http://www.flickr.com/photos/stitchingupparis/6605780519/in/photostream</a></p> Glad this could help! Once I…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-12-29:6365347:Comment:1154092011-12-29T04:46:59.110ZChristinehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/whatsupcupcake
<p>Glad this could help! Once I got going, I just wanted to keep organizing it until I had it sorted for all possible projects. It just makes it so easy to 'plan my next move.' And it helped me to line up a few projects so that I don't risk falling into sewing limbo. Woohoo!</p>
<p>Glad this could help! Once I got going, I just wanted to keep organizing it until I had it sorted for all possible projects. It just makes it so easy to 'plan my next move.' And it helped me to line up a few projects so that I don't risk falling into sewing limbo. Woohoo!</p> Thanks to this post, I got my…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-12-29:6365347:Comment:1151732011-12-29T01:39:14.117ZWanetthttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/Wanett
<p>Thanks to this post, I got my butt in gear and organized my craft room! I purged some fabric and arranged the room in a more functional way. I love the result! Thanks for the inspiration!</p>
<p>Thanks to this post, I got my butt in gear and organized my craft room! I purged some fabric and arranged the room in a more functional way. I love the result! Thanks for the inspiration!</p> Hi Christine, so proud you go…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-12-29:6365347:Comment:1151722011-12-29T01:33:46.687ZJudy Robersonhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/JudyRoberson
<p>Hi Christine, so proud you got your fabric sorted.That is always a nice accomplishment.. And also proud</p>
<p>you found the pillowcase dress sight.. Happy sewing.</p>
<p>Hi Christine, so proud you got your fabric sorted.That is always a nice accomplishment.. And also proud</p>
<p>you found the pillowcase dress sight.. Happy sewing.</p> A quick update... I went thro…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-12-28:6365347:Comment:1151422011-12-28T08:56:52.615ZChristinehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/whatsupcupcake
<p>A quick update... I went through my fabric stash and cleaned everything out. I wanted to end 2011 with a clean(er) craft room.</p>
<p>I resorted the fabric I had purchased for projects earlier in the year, scraps from completed projects, etc. I sorted them into 3 yds or more, 1.5-3 yds, and anything under 1.5yds including scraps. </p>
<p>I feel like I have a much better handle on what I have! I printed out the pillowcase dress pattern so I can make some items for charity, and I requested…</p>
<p>A quick update... I went through my fabric stash and cleaned everything out. I wanted to end 2011 with a clean(er) craft room.</p>
<p>I resorted the fabric I had purchased for projects earlier in the year, scraps from completed projects, etc. I sorted them into 3 yds or more, 1.5-3 yds, and anything under 1.5yds including scraps. </p>
<p>I feel like I have a much better handle on what I have! I printed out the pillowcase dress pattern so I can make some items for charity, and I requested both one-yard-wonders books from the library. I also want to make some sewing notions (covers for pattern weights, tailor's ham, etc) which will help with using up the little scraps. </p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestions and I'm going to keep implementing them into my fabric usage!</p> I have gotten into Freecyclin…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-12-23:6365347:Comment:1141872011-12-23T15:16:15.287ZWanetthttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/Wanett
<p>I have gotten into Freecycling recently. I suggest you look up the group for your city and offer up the fabric that you don't want/need/can't use. I've seen some of everything listed. Things you would never suspect someone would want are snapped up. I have picked up twice so far. Now I've gotten three killer pairs of boots for free, a few things for my pre-teen and some odds and ends to re-purpose for dolls making and other small crafts. I'm planning to gather up some unwanted fabric to…</p>
<p>I have gotten into Freecycling recently. I suggest you look up the group for your city and offer up the fabric that you don't want/need/can't use. I've seen some of everything listed. Things you would never suspect someone would want are snapped up. I have picked up twice so far. Now I've gotten three killer pairs of boots for free, a few things for my pre-teen and some odds and ends to re-purpose for dolls making and other small crafts. I'm planning to gather up some unwanted fabric to offer in the new year.</p> Ohhh thanks for the tip! I ju…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-12-22:6365347:Comment:1142212011-12-22T18:01:37.609ZChristinehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/whatsupcupcake
<p>Ohhh thanks for the tip! I just entered the giveaway :)</p>
<p>Ohhh thanks for the tip! I just entered the giveaway :)</p>