Start to Stitch
  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
  • Shop
    • Patternweights
    • Embroidery Kits
    • Tools & Equipment
    • Sewing Gifts
    • Sewing Patterns
    • Course Kit Store
    • Live Workshops
    • Gift Cards
  • Blog
  • Online Courses
    • Student testimonials
    • Student Log In

Scrap box overflowing? 25 Practical Things To Make With Fabric Scraps.

15/7/2021

0 Comments

 
As you may already know, here at Start To Stitch, we’re into sustainability and protecting our beautiful Cornish countryside; as well as trying to globally fight for a more eco-conscious clothing and textiles industry.

My personal mantra is:
thou shalt not buy anything that can be made thyself.


I work on the principle that since I have a big stash of fabrics, there are a lot of things that I can make for myself, instead of having to buy them. When I get to the end of my stash, I try to buy more fabrics mindfully, thinking about where they’re coming from and how they’re made.

I am in no way preaching about avoiding shops - if you want to head to the shops and buy yourself some new wardrobe staples, go for it. However, I have to say there is something incredibly satisfying about creating your own clothing.

​That’s why I teach my
beginner and intermediate online sewing course; I want to give people the skills and knowledge necessary to help them create garments and items that they can be proud of, as well as helping to slow the speed of the fast fashion industry, while also helping you feel better about the beautiful body that you have been given!! 


Sew your own wardrobe.

So many items in my wardrobe have been lovingly sewn by me. Very recently myself, and members of our Stitch Sewcial Facebook group joined in with the wonderfully organised #TheSewingWeekender2021 event, hosted by The Fold Line. The event entailed a blissful weekend of sewing and chatting with lovely, lovely people, however, as a result, my studio is now full of scraps of fabric that are just crying out to be turned into something practical and beautiful!


Create something brand new out of your leftover fabric.

If, like me, you find that your scrap fabric box is often overflowing, this is definitely the blog post for you. Often we’re left with pieces of fabric that are too small to create new garments for ourselves out of, but that doesn’t mean they’re totally useless. With a little imagination and some clever stitching, it’s possible to turn your scraps into something beautiful and practical that can be used in and around your home.


Practical items to make from scrap fabric:

Below is a collection of sewing projects that can be created using scraps of fabric. In honour of remaining sustainable, we’ve kept the list as practical as possible - there’s no point creating something with leftover fabric that you’ll never actually use. Our categories include health and beauty items, such as facemasks and scrunchies, items for around the home, children’s items, and sewing related goodies. Of course, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of possibilities when it comes to repurposing fabric scraps, so these are only a few ideas to help get you started. 


Health & Beauty 
Reusable makeup remover wipes
Twist headbands
Reusable panty liners
Hand sanitiser keyring holder
Makeup bag / travel makeup bag
Glasses case
Scrunchies
Sleep masks
Facemasks


Around The Home
Colourful bunting
Oven mitt
Tea cosy
Pot holders
Reusable kitchen towels
Coasters
Lavender sachets
Christmas stockings
Camera strap cover


Children’s Items
Babies bib
Child’s sun hat
Baby headbands
Patchwork quilts
Doll/Teddy clothes


Sewing Related
Needle holder
Pin cushion

Arty Ideas For Scrap Fabrics

There are so many fun ways to use scraps of fabric up. Recently, over on the Stitch Sewcial Facebook group, we had a member who helped her children with their school homework; they ended up creating beautiful collages with scraps of fabrics and the results were absolutely stunning.  If you're looking for some free tutorials I have also compiled a Pinterest board for you here! 
Picture


​If you fancy having a go at some more fun and practical makes, check out some of the free patterns we offer on our website: Start To Stitch Twist Headband Pattern, the Start To Stitch Face Covering Pattern, and the free Start To Stitch bunting pattern. We also offer beginner and intermediate courses that are hosted online with video tuition. 

Struggling with your machine? Head over to the Start To Stitch YouTube channel, where we have a variety of video tutorials designed to help you overcome some of the most common sewing machine issues, such as How To Change A Needle On Your Sewing Machine, and How To Wind A Bobbin Up On Your Sewing Machine.
0 Comments

    Author

    ​Sewing. pattern cutting, teaching, tea and Jelly Babies!

    Categories

    All
    2020 Challenge
    Beginner Sewing Projects
    Beginners Sewing
    Body Dysmorphia
    Bunting
    Burn Test
    Chambray
    Christmas Stocking
    Classes
    Cloth Face Covering
    Cocoon Dress
    Cornwall Scrubs
    Courses
    Covid 19
    Cutting
    Declutter
    Equipment
    Free Pattern
    Free Patterns
    GBSB Season 8
    General
    #getsetsew
    Gifts
    Gifts For Men
    Glossary
    Great British Sewing Bee
    Guthrie Ghani
    Handmade Wardrobe
    Kernow Sewcial
    Kids Dress Up Cape
    Learn
    Learning To Sew
    Machine Maintenance
    Mental Health
    My Fabrics
    My Me Made Wardrobe
    Nadia Arbach
    Needles
    Online Courses
    Organisation
    Pattern Review
    Pdf Patterns
    Peg Bag
    Peplum Top
    Peppermint Magazine
    Personal
    Presser Feet
    Ready To Wear
    Sapporo Coat
    Scrap Busting
    Seasalt
    Sewing 101
    Sewing For Men
    Sew Slow
    Simple Sew
    Slow Fashion
    Supplies
    Sustainable Textiles
    Tutorials
    Twist Headband
    Video Tutorial
    Zadie Jumpsuit

    RSS Feed

    Archives

    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    March 2021
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    February 2020
    October 2019

Start to Stitch - Sewing classes courses and workshops in Cornwall and online
Terms & Conditions   |   Privacy Policy  |   Payment Delivery & Returns 
Copyright 2021   |   Annie Lucas   |   Start to Stitch   |   All rights reserved
Proudly powered by Weebly
  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
  • Shop
    • Patternweights
    • Embroidery Kits
    • Tools & Equipment
    • Sewing Gifts
    • Sewing Patterns
    • Course Kit Store
    • Live Workshops
    • Gift Cards
  • Blog
  • Online Courses
    • Student testimonials
    • Student Log In