It’s clear that making the most of the fabric we buy is fundamental to keeping our craft as sustainable as possible. In this solo episode I’m making a case for keeping and using your fabric scraps and leftovers from previous sewing projects, and I’m going to run through my 5 favourite uses for scraps and leftovers. 



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The Closet Core Pattern free pouf pattern, found HERE, is an excellent way to use up scraps for making the outside and can be stuffed with scraps that are too tiny to be used for anything else.  





@crystaltips fabulous pieced-together sun hat can be seen HERE 



Reversible Bucket Hat pattern by Oliver + S HERE



Sorrento Bucket Hat pattern by Elbe Textiles HERE



Serpentine Hat pattern by Elbe Textiles HERE



Free Sandcastle Bucket Hat pattern by Waves and Wild HERE



Free Hat pattern by Liz Haywood HERE





Free SoZo Undies pattern by me HERE



Wonder Undies pattern by Waves and Wild HERE



Free Speedy Pants pattern by Waves and Wild HERE (used to make the undies pictured below)



Superhero Boxers pattern by Waves and Wild HERE



Comox Trunks pattern by Thread Theory HERE



Sew Your Own Undies kits by Craft and Thrift HERE 





Harem Pants pattern by Wiksten. Wiksten are currently only taking wholesale orders so do an online search to find a stockist of this pattern close to you. 



Free Bummies pattern by Brindille & Twig HERE



Free Ringer Tee pattern by Brindille & Twig HERE



Misusu Patterns can be found HERE





My scrap-busting jersey tees project HERE



My Scout Tee made from scraps of viscose HERE



The tiered Maxi Dress made from slinky jersey leftovers HERE



Elbe Textiles blog post about Patchwork clothing can be found HERE



My ‘Scraps and small piece busting’ Pinterest board is HERE





Some shorts I made with leftover quilting cotton waistband facings and pocket bags HERE (shown above) 



My Thelma Boilersuit with leftover gingham yoke lining HERE