Would you like to have new types of creative fun whilst saving money AND reducing your environmental impact? Sewing clothes from fabric scraps gives you all these things, AND the results are always completely unique. Today I’m sharing everything I’ve learnt over the years about sewing clothes from scraps. And although there’s never a right way or wrong way to approach sewing with scraps, these pointers will help you get started quickly if it’s something you’d like to try. 



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**Download the guide that accompanies this episode ‘How to Sew Clothes From Fabric Scraps’**



Listen to the following related episode:




Ep. #116: Improv Scrap Play with Sherri Lynn Wood




Fast track your fabric knowledge with the downloadable ‘Introduction to Garment Fabrics’ guide. 



Pattern suggestions for self-piecing:



Brindille & Twig (all children’s)




Boxy Tee



Lounge Sweatshirt



School Sweats



Vintage Pants



Wide Loungers 




Grainline Studios




Linden Sweatshirt



Scout Tee



Willow Tank & Dress




Helen’s Closet




Jackson Tee & Pullover



Orchard Top & Dress



Sam Apron 



York Pinafore




Named Clothing




Ninni Culottes




Tessuti Patterns




Amara Vest



Athina Top



Kate Top



Myka Top



Tosca Tunic




True Bias




Marlo Sweater




Waves and Wild 




Driftwood Dolman (men’s/straight fit)



Field Trip Joggers (men’s/straight fit)



Field Trip Joggers (teen-male/straight fit)



Heyday Dungarees (adult’s)



Heyday Dungarees (children’s)




Pattern suggestions for pattern-led piecing:



Bel’Etoile




Isa Sweater, Dress & Top adults



Isa Sweater, Dress & Top kids 




Blueprints for Sewing




Geodesic Sweatshirt



Saltbox Tee & Tank 




Elizabeth Sweetwater 




Ziggy Top



Boatneck Colourblock T-shirt



Striped Zipper Jacket




Jennifer Lauren Handmade




Emmie Tee




Matchy Matchy Sewing Club (most of them)



Megan Nielsen




Karri dress




Misusu Patterns (most of them) which include childrens as well as adult designs. 



Sew Liberated:




Nest Sweatshirt




Tessuti Patterns




Lennox Sweatshirt




Tilly and the Buttons:




Sonny Jacket - there are lots of other panelled jacket patterns that would work equally well, but I’m suggesting the Sonny because it comes in a very inclusive size range. 




Here are some wonderful, creative businesses and individuals who are creating awesome garments with piecing fabrics:




@tannerfrostbowen



@zerowastedaniel



@holycowsberlin



@broken.supply.co



@lesreloux



@softpawvintage



@threadandsprout



@isabelle_sews



@judywillimentross



@theconsistencyproject



@the.light.touch 



@rachiesews



@m.o.s.s.o.m 



@kionek



@spunkybruiser



@sweetfindupcycled



@elizabethsweetwaterpatterns



@pettypopcornmakes




Improv quilters, modern quilters and boro practitioners are also a fantastic source of piecing inspiration. Take a look at the following:




@sherrilynnwood



@momiyamatakao



@modernstitchwitch



@encodedstudio



@spontaneousthreads



@blue_movement2017 




Two more resources that might be useful:




Improvisational Quilting for Garment Sewists e-course - Sew DIY



Making a Scrap Patchwork Hovea Coat from Leftover Fabric - Megan Nielsen blog