Scraps for the trash
#11
Originally Posted by msariano
Hello, I'm a dressmaker too and, while I wouldn't put synthetics or blends into the recycling I'm wondering if I should throw the cotton scraps into recycling.? Just wondering what you all do with scraps which you're throwing out.
#12
I stuff pillowcase size bags w/ the smallest of scraps & selvage strips, stitch shut & donate to local animal shelter - they use for beds in the cages & they can be thrown into their washer as needed. Anything an inch or so bigger will get sorted into different color groups in tubs for scrappy quilts for a local children's home.
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i don't really throw anything in the actual trash except slivers- frayed edges, tiny trims...if it is anything (usable-an 1" or more in any shape)
it goes into donation boxes.
i keep a couple baskets under the cutting table- and a stand close by with a drawer-
colorful little pieces-go in the drawer- for my granddaughter's to play in when they visit- other scraps go into the baskets- when the baskets are overflowing i check to see just what most of the scraps are- then look to see who it asking for scraps-
or they go to the public school art department- or the pre-school=
always groups of kids who need project materials.
it goes into donation boxes.
i keep a couple baskets under the cutting table- and a stand close by with a drawer-
colorful little pieces-go in the drawer- for my granddaughter's to play in when they visit- other scraps go into the baskets- when the baskets are overflowing i check to see just what most of the scraps are- then look to see who it asking for scraps-
or they go to the public school art department- or the pre-school=
always groups of kids who need project materials.
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