Scrapbusting Summary
What a session we had on Sunday 18th!
I think we peaked at 23 people in the session and we had SO much inspiration from what people were making.
Amongst the chat about what we were making, there were endless suggestions about other projects you could make.
So here we go, a summary of patterns to inspire you.
Being made during the session
Toy Elephant by RicRac Sews.
Riley Top, Sew Love Patterns.
Patterns Weights (example pattern, Helen made hers bigger)
Check out Kristel’s Rash Guard, made during the session also using scraps, before she moved onto Tangled Swim Top and bottom by Green Style
Mug Rugs (coasters)
Seat belt covers
Little pouches and purses
Scrunchies
Quilting
Key fobs
Closet Core Pouf - the ultimate scrap busting project.
Wonder Undies from Waves and Wild - a favourite pants pattern for VSR attendees!
Remnants of double gauze for the currently very popular Donny Shirt
Drawstring bags
Recess Play pants by Matchy Matchy - ultimate scrappy trousers.
Machine stitches book, as inspired by Danielle on a recent session.
Angelika was using up leftover thread on spools for her makes to empty a few spools and bobbins! Great thinking.
We spoke about using threads for small pieces for stuffing things like toys and dog beds.
Above, clockwise from top left:
Amy’s quilt for her dog, Anna’s seat belt covers, Helen’s pattern weights, Jimena’s necklaces, Shelley’s key fobs, Kristal’s rash guard, Marja’s pouch and Jimena’s new machine’s stitches (which could be made into a booklet).
Other makes mentioned and suggested makes
Desk scrap bin and pin cushion - suggested and modeled by Mel
Luggage tags
Passport cover (great to make make with previous two suggestions as a pack)
Shoulder strap for bags (similar to seatbelt cover)
Rag bowl
Tiny hexagon necklace and pin badge (see image below)
Cable tidy - great for random buttons and bits of elastic, tutorial by The_Crafty_Pie
Reusable facial wipes
Zipped pouches of all sizes
Bookmark corners - SewHayleyJane tutorial
Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time by T Whelan
Norma Blouse by FibreMood
Jimena’s Scrapbusting ideas!
Look at these lovely handmade necklaces using scrap fabric. The Hexagons are 6mm, however Jimena did make a 4mm version(and doesn't recommend it!)
She also made the dragonfly necklace, which is incredibly inspiring!
The fabric backdrop was sewn into an iPad cover.
Free Pants Patterns!
We love a good pants scrapbusting project, and we mentioned a few too…
Acacia Underwear - free if you sign up to the newsletter.
So,Zo free pants pattern! [check out her blog for free pattern Fridays!]
Sewing for Charity
There are a number of charities where you can make things to benefit others. Many of these projects can involve using up scraps of all sizes.
We’ve mentioned Sanitary Pads for charities before. We know there are a number of charities taking in dresses for girls, and there is a #ProjectDressAGirl2024, [supported by many Vloggers] and ClearVision want volunteers to make tactile books for the visually impaired.
We’ll be having a charity specific sewalong soon!
Eleanor shared this tactile piece she made for a local residential home, specially for those with Alzheimer's.
An excellent way to use fabrics and the random bits of haberdashery you might have.
From buttons, shower loafer, hair toggle, buckles, zips, beads, ribbons, ricrac, fluff and pouches with plastic sewn in for tactile function.
Session Chat
We had conservations about all sorts. However, what is mentioned in Virtual Sewing Room, stays in the Virtual Sewing Room. Mostly because some of us had a vent about neighbours and being able to hear them! Dogs, quilting, TV shows alongside some usual sewing chatter.
We discussed Bias binding - Donna asked do you learn to love it, or just deal with it? Instagram poll was very split… 54% love, 46% learn to deal with it.
The greatest laugh we had all session…
This is a picture of a game changing gadget -finger chopsticks. Maries recently purchased, influenced from a previous session by Jimena, so she can knit and eat without getting crumbs on her project.
Finally, excellent quotes from the session
“There are not many people I’d specifically tell which pants I am wearing today.”
“It is not easy to take a photo of your own bottom.”
