How To Manage Scraps, Scrap Fabric Tape, How to Manage Your Scraps

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  • Опубликовано: 11 янв 2025

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  • @shelleyjulian7627
    @shelleyjulian7627 2 года назад +22

    I use my old dryer sheets ..they are a rectangle in I make my scrappy quilts from them .I sew my fabric scraps on it and it's been working really well 4 me

    • @sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle
      @sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle  2 года назад +2

      What a great idea for sure. I may try that with my scrappy blocks that I make. I Love that idea . Thank you so much for sharing😊

    • @nancymacdonald8968
      @nancymacdonald8968 2 года назад +2

      What a good idea 💡...tku

    • @Jana-TheCraftyGambler
      @Jana-TheCraftyGambler 2 года назад +1

      That’s a good idea. How did you think of that.

    • @sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle
      @sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle  2 года назад +2

      @@Jana-TheCraftyGambler I had seen it done on calculator paper / adding machine paper and I was buying water soluble for something else and I went ohhhh that would work like the paper. I then searched and found that there was a water soluble tape made for that. I love making them, it really is fun . I can’t wait to add them into my quilts 😊

    • @Ohio_Memory_Bears
      @Ohio_Memory_Bears 2 года назад

      @Tina Louise Crawford
      Great question!

  • @michellefrazier7499
    @michellefrazier7499 2 года назад +7

    I got this in the 5 inch roll a while back and have been using it to get my scrap situation under control. I do several rows at a time, kind of like chain piecing. I also do it by color. It is very relaxing to do and I tend to do it when I need a break from other projects.

    • @sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle
      @sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle  2 года назад +1

      I agree, it is soooo relaxing😊

    • @nancysala7769
      @nancysala7769 2 года назад

      Where did you find the 5” roll?

    • @michellefrazier7499
      @michellefrazier7499 2 года назад +2

      @@nancysala7769 I can’t remember if it was fat quarter shop or Amazon or Missouri Star. I think they all sell it.

    • @michellefrazier7499
      @michellefrazier7499 2 года назад +2

      Ok I found it, it’s called gypsy quilter scrap tape and it’s on Amazon

  • @genawalter401
    @genawalter401 2 года назад +5

    Such a great idea!! I don't like to pick out the paper either so this is a great alternative! Thank you so much!

  • @stacythomas7949
    @stacythomas7949 2 года назад +4

    Great idea!! I’ll have to try this. I don’t like picking the adding machine tape either!

    • @sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle
      @sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle  2 года назад

      I’m loving it so far. I have also tried using the dryer sheets as Shelley had mentioned and that worked great as well.
      Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting.😊

  • @lisajahn6839
    @lisajahn6839 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful colors and patterns, great all on the strip! Thank you for sharing!

  • @annarutledge6140
    @annarutledge6140 2 года назад +4

    Love it! I’m guessing you can make an adorable scrappy quilt or quilt back. I would love to see how you’ll use them?

  • @chrisclark9862
    @chrisclark9862 2 года назад +1

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing. I really need to sit down with my scraps and do something with them.

  • @gramcracker557
    @gramcracker557 2 года назад +1

    Great tip, thank you April🤗

  • @theresawoodruff333
    @theresawoodruff333 2 года назад +1

    Agree with other comments...great idea!! Thanks for sharing! 😁

  • @connieking9873
    @connieking9873 2 года назад

    This is such a great idea. I am binging on your thrift videos. So much fun to find bargains. Hoping to find one on how you store your fabric or cut your scraps into strips squares or what ever.

    • @sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle
      @sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle  2 года назад

      It really is so much fun finding good deals. I’m happy that you found my channel. Thanks for commenting 😊

  • @lindagivvin2235
    @lindagivvin2235 2 года назад +1

    Great idea! I'll be trying this as soon as I finish some ongoing projects. Which will give me more scraps 😆

  • @patriciatankersley625
    @patriciatankersley625 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @stellabella6839
    @stellabella6839 2 года назад +1

    Lovely….. I do something similar but I with all shapes of scraps and zig zag the edges and cut into strips and back with cloth to make a crazy ribbon to put on wreaths.

  • @dorothyyoung8231
    @dorothyyoung8231 2 года назад +2

    Have several strips going at once. That way you don’t have to cut yiyr thread after each seam, and you don’t have to stop to press after each seam.

  • @ACanadianBee
    @ACanadianBee 2 года назад +1

    New subscriber.. looking forward to going through your Playlist.

    • @sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle
      @sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle  2 года назад

      Glad you came across my channel. I’m Happy that you subscribed. Thank you for watching and thank you for commenting 😊

  • @carolinefortheloveofcrochet
    @carolinefortheloveofcrochet 2 года назад +1

    that looks great :)

  • @christinasears6232
    @christinasears6232 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful idea! Thank-you🙂😊

  • @jeandryja6992
    @jeandryja6992 2 года назад +1

    What are you using as an ironing mat? Part 2 what type table is your ironing mat on? I have a full size ironing board in my sewing area takes up way too much space!!

    • @sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle
      @sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle  2 года назад

      I really use two, the big one that is usually behind me is just a small table top ironing board that I’ve put more batting and fabric over to make it more thick it sets on top of my shelves.
      That was on the counter in front of me on this video.
      Usually I use my little red one, it’s a board covered in batting and fabric. I do love a full size ironing board but space is an issue for me so I only pull that out for really large quilts that I’m doing lots of appliqué on. 😊

    • @sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle
      @sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle  2 года назад

      Ii guess the ironing mat was behind me in this video. Lol. This is the tabletop one on the shelf😊

  • @rebeccamulkern1051
    @rebeccamulkern1051 2 года назад +2

    Does anyone know if its possible to do this without using the water soluble sheet, just the scraps? Does it become too unmanageable?

    • @sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle
      @sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle  2 года назад +1

      I haven’t done it with just the scraps but I’m sure you can. It may be pretty floppy and hard to manage but it’s worth a try.
      I have done this with fabric many times using a foundation piece to make scrappy blocks. I would think that if you used a strip of fabric any size you would like and then sew the the scraps to it, that it would be the same concept as when I sew mine to a foundation piece. It will be a bit heavy and bulky but I’ve done many quilts this way. I never used the foundation piece as a strip but I’m sure it would work the same way. 😊

    • @trinam2503
      @trinam2503 Год назад +1

      It is very possible to make scrap strips with out tape or foundation of any kind. Thats how I did it for years before I knew any better. And actually I still do a lot bc I try to quilt on a budget. The issue with not having any kind of foundation, is the stretchiness of your block. You frequently end up with a lot of bias seams and they wont always lay flat. That being said, if you choose not to use a foundation, shorten your stitch length, and go slower. Have fun with it!

    • @rebeccamulkern1051
      @rebeccamulkern1051 Год назад

      @@trinam2503 great idea to shorten the stitch length, thank you!

    • @earlinemcgahen3931
      @earlinemcgahen3931 4 месяца назад

      dryer sheets

  • @diamond-dee
    @diamond-dee 2 года назад +1

    your right hand looks so sore. I hope it is healing quickly.😊

    • @sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle
      @sewandquiltwithaprilsawtelle  2 года назад

      It was hair dye, I couldn’t get if off, it did eventually wear off. I was covered in it lol 😂