Scrap Fabric Recipe By Kelley Cheek
"This is an environmentally friendly and super-fun use of leftovers from fabric and paper projects," says Kelley. "I save everything; you will even see bits of waxed linen thread in the mix."
Materials:
- Water-soluble stabilizer such as Aquabond
- Fabric and paper scraps
- Bits of leftover threads, trim, and yarn
- Sewing machine
Directions:
- Cut 2 pieces of water-soluble stabilizer the same size, at least 8" x 8".
- Lay one piece of stabilizer on a dry, flat surface and layer saved bits and pieces densely on top it and on top of each other until you don't see the bottom, just scraps. Lay the second piece of stabilizer on top of the mess of scraps.
- Pin the edges to temporarily secure the scrap "sandwich."
- Now, sew the dickens out of it every which way, with whatever types of stitches you would like to use. I tend to use various sizes of zigzag stitching. Stitch until you feel confident that all pieces will stay together.
- Rinse away the stabilizer under cool running water and, bam! You have a magic piece of wonderfulness. The stitches will now secure the scraps together creating one durable piece of fun, thick, colorful fabric to do with what you want with.
(See book project, below.) |
