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Tools and supplies for sewing jeans

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Tools and supplies for sewing jeans

It can be a little intimidating and even challenging to sew your own pair of jeans but with the right tools and supplies, it will be much easier to tackle. These are tools that are kind of unique to sewing with denim and most them you won’t need to use for an ordinary top or skirt. But, they are nothing to be afraid of. With these tools in hand, the jeans making process will be a much better experience. Click through to watch the video, where I show you all the special tools and supplies that you’ll need to sew a pair of jeans, with tips on how to use them and ways to make the process of sewing jeans a bit easier.

VIDEO Take a peek inside my scrap box

VIDEO What's inside my scrap box?

Today, I’m giving you a sneak peek inside my scrap box, well boxes. Over the years, I’ve collected and even inherited a lot of scraps but I’ve managed to mostly get them into a state of organization that does not freak me out. And trust me, my scrap stash has made me feel overwhelmed and freaked out in the past. Watch the video to see my scraps, how I organize them and how I plan to use them.

I hope you enjoyed that peek inside my scrap bins. If you are looking for ways to use your scraps, make sure to check out this week’s other blog post, 101 Ideas for using fabric scraps. And, if you’re interested in learning more about using your scraps to make improvisational quilts, I have a new e-course called Improvisational Quilting for Garment Sewists. This is a self-paced and comprehensive course that teaches you everything you need to know to learn how to turn your fabric scraps into useful and unique improvisational quilts. You can learn more about it here. Happy sewing!

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101 Ideas for using fabric scraps

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101 Ideas for using fabric scraps

Scraps can often be one of the biggest struggles for sewists. We spend so much time selecting and caring for our fabric, that it can feel sad and wasteful to just throw the scraps away. I’m very passionate about sustainability and creating less waste so today, I’m sharing 101 ways to use your scrap fabric. There’s a whole slew of ideas, organized into categories, so that you can skip to the section that sounds most fun to you.

These projects run the gamut from quick and fun to more involved and labor intensive. Where applicable, I’ve linked to existing tutorials on my blog. Otherwise, you should be able to find a tutorial via a quick internet search. Or, let your creativity run wild and create your own pattern.

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