How I Turn Narrow Fabric Scraps Into New Fabric

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[jopetersen]

Fabulous. I am 79 years old and I have scraps my great grandmother put together for crazy quilts. I have a lot of denim and I Amy wondering about trying this with sewing the print scraps onto denim. My mind is running.

Just what I need - - another project.

[arlenefilesfuller]

Okay. Let's see what you can do with SCRAPS. Great looking, love to see this as a painting 🖼 framed naybe, could easily be primitive or contemporary.

[christy]

I'm just returning to sewing after several years off (ah children). I am really enjoying watching you. Your comments make me smile. I have a tendency to save EVERYTHING. I think you save more than I do

[GaryCrumrine]

Darlene, I have always loved your crumb quilts, but after watching you do this, I think I have found my new calling in life.

[lottatroublemaker]

I use my battery drill (a standard Ryobi drill) to make fine cord. I bent a piece of steel wire straight on one side (to go into the chuck), with a hook on the other side, to fasten the thread/yarn to. I double the yarn/thread and fasten the other end usually to a tall lamp. Then I start winding and keep going quite long, so it is really well twisted. Then I unhook one end and cut the other end. This is where it is nice to have help. Because it has to be folded over and grade of «twistedness» distributed by working it. But if it is twisted well enough, you get stunning cord from it that would be so cool sewed onto works like this!!!

[marylynneisham]

Incredibly artistic approach to quilting - wow, love this quilter's sense of adventure and style!!!

[maxibrasch]

These are quilt tops….you make the top first then put it into a sandwich, using thik or thin, light or heavy batting or filling then backing fabric….THAT is how you deternine how “heavy” or light your completed quilt will be

[narkr]

That was fun Darlene - wish you would show us what you finally did with these scrappy pieces - tote bag etc.

[weasiesworks]

I love your enthusiasm when you find yet another piece to save. I'm the same way and really appreciate all of your ideas. "Waste not, want not" was something I heard a lot growing up with Depression Era parents.

[rozwalters]

I love the idea. I have just bought a new sewing machine, a very basic one that does straight, zigzag and not a lot else. I previous machine did everything but make a cup of tea, most were unused, but when it ceased to function I decided I would go for something simple. Well this idea has definitely caught my imagination. All I need now is a bag of scraps! Maybe I should drop hints at my local needle and natter group as at least two of the ladies do quite a lot of sewing. :)

[laurag]

I have saved all my bits of thread from my thread catcher I keep by my machine . When I get in an artsy kind of mood I grab a small bunch of it and spread it on top of a piece of fabric then start stitching it down. All the beautiful colors look so great. Have also taken a scrap of organza, lay it on top of the thread and stitch away. Fun just to play!

[sharonvantroyen]

Love this! I hate throwing away any size material, especially when prices are always rising! I think I will make bags, or boxes (or both) for my granddaughters. I use beige thread for almost everything, as it miraculously blends in, making the material the star. Also, I love my wool pressing mat. It hets evenly, leaving my material nice and flat. I would, however, recommend placing a towel underneath it, as my table gets a bit wet after using for quite awhile. Thanks for sharing, Darlene! I really love your video’s and your ideas. What a great artistic imagination you have!

[jacquipaper]

Darlene, your joy and dedication to your little bits of fabric is heart rendering.
Your 'No scraps left behind', mentality is not for everyone.
I loved your tutorial. It was organic, magical and inspiring.
However, making a whole quilt from this technique is not for the faint-hearted it would be real labour of love.

[oliviafox]

When you first showed the scraps you were going to use in this project, I said "NO WAY"...but, after watching you do your "MAGIC", I am excited to try this!!! THANK YOU.

[nanaconnie]

I can't believe I found someone who does shreds and scraps exactly like I do. I have scraps, shreds, threads that looks just like yours. I even save thread clippings and dog ear clippings in jars. Thanks for your video.

[andreahancock]

They would make beautiful table place mat's.bind them and place a backing on them. Very nice.

[annrubino]

This is my absolute favourite re-fabric, Darlene. Good work!

[tatteredtreasuresbypattie]

This is beautiful!! I’m so excited to give this a try!! I love creating with scraps!! You’re such a good teacher!!! Thx for showing us this!! 🥰

[kristinkristinsdottir]

i just love it. i have been thinking for years how to make jakket bag and lot of other stoff, by using these skraps to make a nice fabrik. thank you very much i am Kristin from Iceland and i am 75 and have a lot of time.❤😊

[DeborahGrissom-pz]

This process would be great for purses and bags, maybe even wallets. Thanks for sharing, love your channel.