How to Make Fabric from Scraps

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This method is all about how to turn the strangely shaped fabric offcuts from a sewing or quilting project into yardage of fabric that is all the same colour or pattern.

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Materials Needed

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Step 1: Choose what size of fabric you will make

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Step 2: Arrange your Scraps

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Step 3: Fuse your scraps into place

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Step 4: Sewing the Joins

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Step 5: Trim your Fabric Yardage to Size

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Swipe Up To Learn More!

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How to Make Fabric from Scraps– Video Tutorial

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How to Make Fabric from Scraps

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This method is all about how to turn the strangely shaped fabric offcuts from a sewing or quilting project into yardage of fabric that is all the same colour or pattern.

Materials Needed

- Scrap fabric - Lightweight iron - Pressing surface - Sewing machine thread - Teflon sheet