10 Things to Make with Your Scrap Fabrics

Hello Ladies,

As we start off the year with plans to make bigger and bolder sewing projects, our scrap bins will begin to overflow!  Here are 10 great ideas to make with all your scraps.

I thought it would be fun to list 5 that I already make with my scraps and list another 5 that I think would be great new projects for myself.

So starting from the left column going down are the ones that I already make.

Then to the right column going down are the ones that I think can be added to my list of things to make in the future.

1.  rose - from leather and a wooden stick

2.  card - from leather, trim, and button

3.  scarflette - from fabrics and snaps

4.  zipper pouch - from rectangular ring, trim, zipper, and fabric

5.  bowtie - fabrics, buttons, chains, trim

6.  shopping bags - add some fabric "wow-ness" to plain shopping bags

7.  bookmarks - great small gifts

8.  scented sachet - stuff these pouches with lavender 

9.  half apron - great for the kitchen, gardening, house work, or I use mine when I go walking

10.  fabric sticker -  you can make these to wrap gifts  

The challenge is, how can you make these better, more high end, make them unique and your own?

I'd love to hear what your list would consist of!

Happy Inspiration,

Sumie

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The Secret of Using Lace

Hello Students,

I hope you had a great holiday and even better kick off to the new year.  Recently, I recommended using lace to one of my students.  And it got me thinking of the few ways you can use lace.  So ladies, here it goes, here are few designer tips on using lace!

1.  Use the actual edges of your lace fabric on the hem line and neck line.
Most laces have some sort of scalloped edge or design where the selvage would normally be.  So that means you have two beautiful finished edges going down the length of your lace.  Use those edges to your advantage and make them your finished edge!

2.  Cut out the design of the lace, and applique the lace piece onto parts of your garment.  It gives a more organic, couture feel to your finished project!

3.  Back your lace with a stiffer material and use it like any other fabric.  This means you are using the lace as a texture detail and for design.  It has a more structured feel!

If you have done any lace projects or will do now that you've read this, send it over and I'll share it with the group!!

Sincerely,

Sumie