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Patchwork Clothing - Scrap Busting – Elbe Textiles

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Anyone that follows me on Instagram may have noticed my obsession with patchwork clothing. This is probably the result of my weakness for good quality textiles, and feeling the urge to use up every. damn. piece. There's no way I want these amazing off-cuts and scraps floating around in landfill and this is one of my favourite ways to use them up. This is the first dress I made and I've been hooked ever since. If you're keen to look like a circus tent, then please read on for my take on sewing up a patchwork dress. If you can't already tell, I prioritise feeling comfortable over looking sexy. What you will need: Fabric scraps and off cuts - it helps to have fabrics with a similar weight and drape. Thread - Choose a colour that blends with the most prominent block of fabric. It's usually safer to go with a darker shade rather than lighter shade. Sewing Machine and overlocker - the overlocker is not a necessity, but it's my preferred method to finishing seams for this kind of project. I'

February 16, 2019 • How To Anyone that follows me on Instagram may have noticed my obsession with patchwork clothing. This is probably the result of my weakness for good quality textiles, and feeling the urge to use up every. damn. piece. There's no way I want these amazing off-cuts and scraps floating around in landfill and this is one of my favourite ways to use them up. This is the first dress I made and I've been hooked ever since. If you're keen to look like a circus tent, then please read on for my take on sewing up a patchwork dress. If you can't already tell, I prioritise feeling

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