Scrapbusting Sewalong
Sunday 18th August 2024
10am - 4pm
You can sew any pattern or item which helps you to bust those scraps you have piling up! Whether you are patching out pieces to make a garment, making a pouf or testing out some bags, underwear, toys, coasters, rope bowl.... come scrapbust together with other makers doing the same!
Whatever pattern and stage of a project you are at, you are welcome to join in and chat and sew together. Asking for help is encouraged - sessions often have attendees with a range of experience and knowledge.
You can sew any pattern or item which helps you to bust those scraps you have piling up! Whether you are patching out pieces to make a garment, making a pouf or testing out some bags, underwear, toys, coasters, rope bowl.... come scrapbust together with other makers doing the same!
Whatever pattern and stage of a project you are at, you are welcome to join in and chat and sew together. Asking for help is encouraged - sessions often have attendees with a range of experience and knowledge.
What are your go-to Scrap busting projects?
If you have scrap busting ideas, share them on the Scrapbusting Sewalong post on Instagram. See what else people have suggested.
Pattern Suggestions
The internet is full of pattern inspiration and here are a few suggested patterns and blogs to feel inspired about scraps of all sizes. All bold/teal text are links to websites to find out more.
My personal experience with scrapbusting include;
Closet Core Pouf (making it and stuffing it)
Quilts - perfect for small pieces
Baby and childrens clothes - ideal for awkward ‘big’ scraps
Knickers - medium/large scraps
Bookmarks - tiny scraps
Patchwork Overlocker (image right) - made with really awkward small shapes.
Sanitary Pads - small/medium scraps.
Hair scrunchies - rectangular pieces!
Block tops or garments -a top of two halves
Pockets for garments, in-seam and patch. Small/medium.
Left to right, makes by Jenny: Ogden Cami button-front hack, Elm t-shirt with scraps and Overlocker cover using awkward scrap sizes in a patchwork technique.
Here are a selection of blogs which can inspire you further with pattern suggestions. Click the bold titles to find out more from these suggested links.
A collection of patterns and ideas for using up small or large scraps, from roll-up pencil case (or knitting needles maybe?), Totebags, stockings, table runner, jacket, and block tee.
Helens Closet on Instagram
Zoe of Check Your Thread (and works at Fabric Godmother) has an EXCELLENT podcast centred around sustainability. The link above takes you to scrap busting specific episodes, but there is an extensive catalogue of episodes and information.
On Zoe’s blog of free patterns and sustainable sewing, she has a blog with tags for scrap busting projects - inspirational makes with patchwork aprons and trousers as well as makes for her own children.
Check Your Thread on Instagram
Photo credit: SoZo
Friday Pattern Company - Scrap Busting
A great summery of patterns from around the sewing community. Suggestions from the Closet Core Pouf, hair scrunchies, totebags, stand-up flower pots (also see Helen’s Closet), block piece top, add-on collar and others.
New to me, but a delightful blogpost with lots of [colourful] ideas! From familiar hair bands and scrunchies, to wands, Fabric bowls, bows, cord keepers, make-up wipes… delightful ideas!
Sarah Hearts on Instagram
Photo credit: SarahHearts
The Sewing Directory 50 Free Projects
Written into sections, a great selection of what you might want to sew, from home projects, sewing accessories, pouches and purses, and gifts!
*ADDED*
Alisa at Thoughtful Creativity
Thanks to @In_Agathas_Cottage for suggesting this YouTube Channel. Not only does Alisa have videos on scrap busting, but content including decluttering, 30-minute projects, easy sewing and a lot more!
Please note, none of these links are sponsors or adverts. These have been shared from my own research.
