repurposing fabrics, do you do it?
10-07-2011, 03:45 PM
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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.
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.
10-07-2011, 03:47 PM
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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*
10-07-2011, 04:13 PM
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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)
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
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double size flat sheet
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flannel baby blanket
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not sure what this is... feels like cotton... 12 foot by 47 inches
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pillow I will take apart for the fabric
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pillow panels
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pillowcase front
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pillowcase back
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pink fleece king size flat sheet
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teddy panel
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green king size flat sheet
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pice of scrap (looks like width of fabric and about 9 inches maybe more)
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10-07-2011, 04:18 PM
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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.
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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