Textile scraps

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If you haven't tried making fabric scrap twine before, and if you have an abundant stash of fabric remnants, then there's no time like the present.

Sourcing fabric for sewing projects. There are a few main sources to collect the raw materials for sewing projects. If you sew, you will already have definitely realized that you have lots of small scraps of fabric. In this case the journey will be easier for you. Clothing from your closet or close family that you were thinking of getting rid of is a wonderful source of fabric. Another source is charity stores, op shops and the recycle industry. If you have access to the textile industry…

Huge list of sew and no sew projects for fabric scraps. Make gifts, jewelery or home decor items out of the trimmings, crumbs and other items you would normally toss in the scrap bin.

How to make scrappy fabric.

Saving sewing scraps for a rainy day? Check out this brilliant tutorial for making your own scrap fabric twine!

JPR_Stitch (Dr. Jack Roberts) on Instagram: "As this piece is made of left-over scrap threads, whilst I am working on it, if I get any off cuts of thread or any bits of thread left at the end of bobbins or reels, these scraps also get added back into the piece – usually they fill any holes. No left-over threads go to waste! And yes, for those of you who noticed, I use a scalpel when sewing rather than scissors. #Embroideryaddict #Britishstitchers #Britishartist #Abstractembroidery #Moderne

Craftier than a quilted fox!

How to make a new useable cloth from the tiniest scraps of fabric

My scraps asked to become artsy zipper pouches. I followed their wishes, and sewed fourteen scrappy pouches. Then I gave them to family and friends.