Fabric Essentials
If you’ve found yourself here from the fabric essentials e-book. Hi, hey, hello, hope you’re having fun learning and uncovering all the layers of fabric!
Otherwise, if you’ve stumbled across this from elsewhere, welcome! You can also learn more around the world of fabric with the help of the 101 guide here.
Scrap Fabric Sewing Projects!
First off you’ll find a collection of project ideas for re-purposing various sizes of fabric scraps leftover from sewing projects - because let’s be real, offcuts are a given.
After you’re feeling inspired with all the new projects to add to your list from the below suggestions, you’ll then find an up to date list of our go-to fabric sources. Enjoy!
Also, leave a comment with any of your own ideas to add to the list :)
SMALL SCRAPS
BELOW 0.3m:
- Stuffing for pillows or garment padding
- Small patches to cover up garment rips
- Composting natural fibres. Natural textiles that can easily biodegrade (break down naturally from bacteria) include cotton, silk, wool and hemp. Decomposing period varies. Shred them before putting in your compost.
- Face or eye masks
- Small accessories: purse, makeup bag, pencil/camera case, scrunchies, etc
- Straps or belts for other projects
- Pockets (internal or external)
MEDIUM SCRAPS
0.3m - 1m:
- Patchwork to create garments, quilts/blankets, or accessories
- Rags for mechanics or around home
- Donate to schools for home economic classes
- Medium accessories: baguette bags, tote bags, bucket hats, etc
- Homewares: wall banners, placemats, coasters, display pillows, etc
- Small garments: Boob tube or cami style mid drift tops, swimwear or underwear.
LARGE SCRAPS
ABOVE 1m:
- Larger accessories: duffle bags, etc
- Larger homewares: european pillows, poufs/floor cushions, etc
- Larger patchwork pieces (eg. legs of pants, panels for dresses, sleeves on jackets)
- Donate (eg. Animal shelters or vets)
- Resell (eg. pre-loved/destash markets or online)
- Fabric upcycling
- Medium garments: shorts, button up tops, blouses, etc
SOME OF OUR PERSONAL GO-TO FABRIC SOURCES:
- The Fabric Store
- Drapers Fabrics
- A and R Fabrics
- Spoonflower
- Pitt Trading
- TTK Collective
- Digital Fabrics
- Potter & Co
- Isee Fabrics
- Blackbird Fabrics
Notions:
- Sew for Good
- Circular Sourcing
- James Tailoring