Burda Style For people who sew

A simple way to take thread clippings and turn them into awesome fabric! I got this idea after accidentally getting some thread stuck between some white fabric and the interfacing I ironed on the back. It made me so mad at first but then it occurred to me this could be a super cool way to use up left over thread scraps!

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Scrap thread clippings, See-through/sheer white fabric, and Fusible/iron-on interfacing

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  Apr 13, 2011, 03.00 PMby Crystal Fashionsbycj Jordan

  mmm i like
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  May 28, 2010, 06.58 AMby lottatroublemaker

  Hi, You can also do the same but between two layers of water soluble interfacing, then sew in a random criss-cross pattern on top of it (lots of seams). Then rinse the interfacing off, and you have a sheer fabric. Instead of thread, you can also use all sorts of yarn.

  You can buy ready made such fabrics too, with threads/yarn in between layers or on top. Saw a neat wool felt one not long ago… :)
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  Oct 25, 2009, 07.27 PMby ellenwienshotmailcom

  I like it, it is a good way to make the most of your fabric
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  May 23, 2009, 08.28 PMby lamildesigns

  Interesting!
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  Apr 22, 2009, 05.09 AMby Ruffles Gazebo

  haha this is sweet
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  Apr 20, 2009, 08.33 PMby mlssfshn

  Let me explain my previous post. A Teflon sheet is a heat resistant but not heat proof sheet used in ironing to protect the iron and the fabric. The item you are ironing will not stick to the sheet either, but you have to let it cool about 5 minutes to be able to remove it. I’ve seen Target Bags melted to make fabric that is then stitched to make an item. So I thought about doing the same with clear plastic and thread from seeing your how to.
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  Apr 20, 2009, 06.36 PMby kquade

  thanks for all the comments! as for materials, techniques, and applications, i love that everyone can see the endless possibilities :)
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  Apr 15, 2009, 01.26 PMby mlssfshn

  I might try this with clear plastic shopping bags and a Teflon sheet
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  Apr 5, 2009, 04.16 PMby balduffington

  Perfect! I am cleaning up the floor of my sewing room and excited about what it will become, Thanks so much for the idea and clear directions!
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  Mar 30, 2009, 05.28 AMby karmaqueen

  this would be a great idea for a “green” reusable shopping bag.
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  Mar 29, 2009, 05.30 PMby lookingpast

  What a great idea!! I want to make some…………..
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  Mar 29, 2009, 01.45 PMby fairytale-thirteen

  Nice how to – my daughter will love doing this – thanks for taking time to share it B0).
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  Mar 27, 2009, 07.15 PMby tinkershell84

  Thats really creative!