I always try to place the patterns differently than the pattern instructions, in order to use less fabric and maybe squeeze in another top or skirt or even a belt in there.
Remember my angels blouse with all the little cut out angles reapplied to the fabric?
But check out this wonderful design for a jacket with ZERO waste: http://issuu.com/foyacollective/docs/precarious_cut_workbook
And Oh!: http://issuu.com/foyacollective/docs/wolf_sheep_workbook
What do you do with all the scraps? I have a drawer full with scrap and I don’t quilt…at least not yet.
November 13, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Sew Mama Sew blog ran tons of great project ideas for scraps during Ocotober. Many other sites had great ideas too. I don’t quilt either but I made a list of my favorite, most likely to use ideas: http://julstech.blogspot.com/2009/10/what-to-do-with-scrap-fabric.html
Problem is just getting around to it! Maybe once the scrap pile reaches critical mass–ha, ha.
November 13, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Love the Swiffer reusable cover idea! Thanks