So, your options are extensive. And you can develop a myriad of exciting and figure-flattering designs. For scrap fabric collectors who sew, one look at the dresses below, and pattern hacks come to mind.
Using an elongated blouse pattern, one can easily create a similar design. The contrasting waistband on the shorts below is a prime example of sewing with small fabric pieces -even trimmings. First, the shorts are a product of scraps from the pants above the left. But notice the white, contrast, lace trim waistband. It is another scrap of fabric used as a result of material shortage. However, compared to using matching horizontal stripes at the waistline, it was a more imaginative choice.
Thus, it turned into a chic pair of summer shorts. Generally, when working with stripes, it is necessary to match those with defined lines. Our eyes perceive it as a more pleasing look. Well-matched lines suggest a better quality garment. As a rule, that process requires more fabric than using solid color textiles for similar items. Yet, sewing some chevron-type stripes can be more convenient, as matching them is more of choice.
Using scrap fabric is a smart decision. You can cut off your pant legs and make a skirt and do much more. Other options include making ruffles at the hemline, adding inserts to increase circumference, or trim pockets. The Vogue sewing pattern below shows an excellent example of sewing with contrasting fabrics. Choose any of the three dress variations.
Before you start sewing, hand-pick the sections where you can use contrasting fabrics. Then, start creating with scrap material in the most imaginative way you can conceive. As you notice, in the illustration, style variation A has no sleeves.
The same applies to the line drawing at the right in the photo. Yet, nothing stops you from getting creative and adding a pair of sleeves in a contrasting color.
For instance, look at the image below. If you have a leftover piece of material about inches or broader, you can use that fabric to make the contrasting yokes and collar in variations A. The same is valid for the contrast at the hemline of the style B top.
And of course, if you have leftover sections of material large enough, it works for the turtle neck as well. On another note, consider the fabric handbags below. And think about what they would be without the contrasting fabric accents. That said, a smart way of using scrap fabrics is to sew them into contrasting designs; we could make unique and pleasing creations. These make sewing a lot easier and less frustrating.
It is also a technique that should have your sewing time go a little faster as well. You already know what the word quarter means.
Not the coin but how something is divided. If you have 4 people and 1 pie, you divide it up into quarters so everyone has an equal share of the pie. The same principle applies here. A fat quarter is simply 1 square yard of material cut into 4 equal sizes. So out of one u yard of material you get 4 quarters. These are usually used when you are dong quilting and you need equal sizes for every square you are lacing in the quilt. Fat quarters make filling the measurements of your quilt a lot simpler and your quilting time should be kept at a good pace throughout the process.
There are 4 good definitions of the word drape that can and do apply to sewing and fabric. The first is to cover or adorn with folds of cloth. The second is to hang or stretch out loosely. The third is to arrange in flowing lines or folds and the best one that describes drape when it comes to fashion is the way fabric hangs or arranges itself in folds.
Of course, drape also refers to curtains and how they hang over your window. Fabric can be draped in many ways to make sure you get the look you want whether out in public or in your home. It is really hard to present clear synonyms for the word gathering when it comes to sewing as any synonym can be used for other definitions of the word. Then every person or cultural area of the country may have their own terms that are not listed.
However, you can use some of the following terms to refer to gather-- group, collect, amass, bunch, band together, heap, muster, pile, round up, get together, jumble, accumulate, and assemble.
We may have left some terms off of that list but that is okay. Some of those terms are better than others when it comes to referring to the sewing action of gathering but most give you an idea of what you need to do when gathering the fabric in your skirt, etc. When you apply the boning technique to your sewing project you are making the extra effort to make sure certain parts of your clothing item maintain its shape as well as resist wrinkles.
The most often clothing items you will find boning is in bustiers, corsets, swimsuits, and strapless gowns. Also, boning can be used strategically in other clothing items if the need arises. Those places can be collars, necklines, or keeping folds and pleats in place. Boning is not something you should exclude when you are trying to make an innovative design.
But I know that, with a little applied creativity, these pieces can still be incorporated into a garment. Check out the two dress styles below:. The Macaron dress is an awesome example of a pattern which calls for a smaller piece of contrast fabric.
Just check out the gallery to see some of the inventive fabric combinations some seamstresses have used. Any dress pattern that has a seam at the waist or under the bust can be made in two different fabrics which, incidentally, is actually a look that is very popular in high street stores right now. It creates the illusion of two separate garments but with the ease of wear and sleeker silhouette that you get when wearing a dress.
I applied this idea to the Coffee Date dress pattern available at Burdastyle, pictured below:. Do you have a dress pattern with a waist seam that could be made in two fabrics instead of one? Vintage patterns, in particular, often call for so much fabric that splitting the total amount of fabric required into two smaller lengths might mean you are finally able to use some of those special stashed away treasures! These dresses below could look stunning made with two contrasting fabrics.
Line your tape measure up at the top of the grainline across to the selvage. Take that measurement. So below it is about 6. Now pin the top of your grainline to the fabric. Now place your patterns on the fold. Pin the top of folded side and then pin the bottom folded side. Continue pinning and then cut it out. By Chelsea B. Labels: sewing Unknown Tuesday, April 20, Subscribe to: Post Comments Atom.
I'm Chelsea and I believe sewing can build confidence and creativity in everyone. You'll see how sewing really can be that simple. If you wish to share, you may use an image or two. Please provide a link back to the blog post.
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