In April 2016, I went to the Los Angeles Fashion District
and purchased quite a bit of fabric for $20, the video is posted here. My goal
being to use up all my fabric by December 2016, which is when I go back to the
Fashion District, I hurried up and got sewing!!
I tackled the equations fabric
first. I had purchased a half-yard of this drapery weight fabric (for the princely
sum of $3), and ended up making 5 things from it!! I used up every tiny bit of
that fabric! I made a lined tote bag, an envelope pillow, a zipper pouch, a
boxy pouch and a coin purse. I think my daughter will be able to use all 5
items. And then I thought, why didn’t I buy more of this fabric?? I’m sure
nerdy science-y type people would have loved to buy these items if I’d offered
them in my Ebay store. Why oh why is hindsight always better than foresight :((
P.S. The boxy pouch tutorial is THE BEST! However, I made it with a 9" zipper, and not the best choice for this pouch...I think it looks better with the 12" one.
My second finish was this top made from a 50 cent remnant
piece- all I did was cut out a neck, put bias tape around, sew the sides and
hem- done in about 35 minutes! I love how it turned out!
I have also used up y blue lace fabric- I was able to get a
dress for myself, and a t-shirt for my daughter – out of it. Not bad for $8
worth of fabric. Pics to follow later on!
What kinds of sewing projects are you working on?? Please
share in the comments :)
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