How many folks here repurpose fabrics? (for example... cut up sheets into charms or fat quarters, or just whatever size one needs for whatever they are working on)
I decided to give that a try as there is some things (not quilts but sewing none the less) that I want to try to make, but don't want to put out the cost for new fabric just in case I mess it up... so... I went to the thrift store with MIL (her treat) and wow, I snagged some cool stuff... will post some pictures shortly. Still needs to be washed and dried... Saw some fabric, bit thinner stuff that what I want... but it was on a bolt, but not the flat cardboard bolts, but this was like a dowel type thing, and it was at least... oh 1.5 to 2 inches of fabric thickness (if that makes sense) on these... there were three, but I passed them up as I don't know what I would use them for. (there was no label for me to see what they were, felt like cotton but a much looser weave than what I am used to, plus when holding my hand behind the fabric I could see my hand... so sorta thin. (each bolt would have been $10, there were 3) sooo tempted but could not justify it. Anywho... who else shops at goodwill/thrift stores for fabric (be it sheets, scraps etc) oh I went to the job interview at the fabric store, they will be making a decision sometime next week, and will let me know either way, if I get the job, or not. (the position is for sales, for the machines, cabinets etc, and if I get the job, I will be trained on how to use all the machines they carry I am sooooo hoping I get the job) Gonna go take those pics now. |
Yep, I'm working on a series of throws made from recycled shirts. They are coming out well.
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I've done it. I do buy sheet sets on clearance from Target or places I see them too. I've been known to buy cotton table-cloths after holidays and use them too.
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Yep, I'm working on a series of throws made from recycled shirts. They are coming out well.
*scampers off to take the pics* |
I buy sheets for backing mostly but if they are in good shape I cut them up also. Just got a king set of new sheets and was going to cut them up but altered to fit my bed instead!
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Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose......why not?????
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Great deal - and good luck on getting the job!
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thanks for reply all (and ty for the good luck wishes)
ok got some pics, it is a few I will post them as quickly as I can :) (total spent... $8) (all pictures added) doll panel [ATTACH=CONFIG]267653[/ATTACH] double size flat sheet [ATTACH=CONFIG]267654[/ATTACH] flannel baby blanket [ATTACH=CONFIG]267655[/ATTACH] not sure what this is... feels like cotton... 12 foot by 47 inches [ATTACH=CONFIG]267659[/ATTACH] pillow I will take apart for the fabric [ATTACH=CONFIG]267660[/ATTACH] pillow panels [ATTACH=CONFIG]267661[/ATTACH] pillowcase front [ATTACH=CONFIG]267662[/ATTACH] pillowcase back [ATTACH=CONFIG]267663[/ATTACH] pink fleece king size flat sheet [ATTACH=CONFIG]267664[/ATTACH] teddy panel [ATTACH=CONFIG]267665[/ATTACH] green king size flat sheet [ATTACH=CONFIG]267666[/ATTACH] pice of scrap (looks like width of fabric and about 9 inches maybe more) [ATTACH=CONFIG]267667[/ATTACH] |
i do for pet quilts but not for quilts that i sell.
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I bought a woven table runner from S.Army store for 1.99. Sewed it into a tote bag, added some webbing for handles and it is great.
Have bought many pieces of fabric from Goodwill, Savers etc. mostly to make bags/purses, but flannel sheets make good backs for comfort quilts. I've also started buying little girls jeans with the fancy emb. on the back pockets to turn into purses. |
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