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Tuesday, 15 October 2013

... and a Fabric Scrap Bowl

The only problem with saving all your fabric scraps is then finding different ways to use them up!! I've had an idea in my mind for a while on using different scraps to make a bowl.... so it was about time I gave it a go!
Materials
  • Fabric Scraps
  • Fusible Web
  • Fabric Stiffener
  • Machine Embroidery (optional)
I started by sorting through my (ever increasing!) bag of fabric scraps and chose various shades of green.

I then arranged them roughly into a square pattern of approx 10x10 cm. I tried to make sure that the different fabrics were spread out, but not in a pattern as I didn't want a 'symmetrical' look.
To fuse all the scraps together, I used iron on fusible web - making sure that it was sandwiched between baking paper.
I then repeated the process by laying out fabric scraps on the reverse of this 'new' piece of fabric so that the wrong sides of the fabric were together, then ironed again to fuse.
Although all the pieces were stuck together with the fusible web, I wanted it to look like they had been stitched... so used free motion machine embroidery as decoration.
Now that I had my new piece of double sided fabric, it was time to make it into a bowl! For this I used fabric stiffener and painted it on both sides of the fabric. This was then moulded into shape over a jam jar and left to dry overnight.
Once it was fully dry, it easily came away from the jar and cling film (phew!). I had initially intended on trimming the top edge.... but actually quite liked the scrappy look, so kept it as it was!
The great thing about this project is that it uses up those fabric scraps and doesn't matter if they're not all the same shape or size! I'm now going to sort the rest of my scraps and make more in different shades!
I'm using this bowl as a loose coin pot at the moment.... what would you use it for?!

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1st November 2013: Update - this post was featured here at Creating My Way to Success
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20 comments:

  1. Unknown15 October 2013 at 21:07

    This is such a great idea! I'm pinning to make this for later. :)

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  2. The Ruffled Stitch21 October 2013 at 14:31

    Great idea! I always have tons of scraps I don't know what to do with!

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    1. Craftysiany21 October 2013 at 17:53

      Thanks Darcy! I'm the same and am always on the lookout for ways to use up scraps! x

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  3. Christmas Pie Crafts21 October 2013 at 15:00

    It looks lovely - what a great idea for using up scraps of material that normally just stay in a bag waiting for a good idea like this to come along. Hope you have a good week.

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    1. Craftysiany21 October 2013 at 17:56

      Thanks Jill! I was starting to think I'd need a bigger bag if I didn't start using up my scraps!! Have a great week x

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  4. Sum of their Stories21 October 2013 at 17:59

    I have LOADS of tiny little bits of fabric, too little to do anything with but too nice to throw away. This is definitely going on my to do list!

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  5. Sum of their Stories21 October 2013 at 18:00

    What a great idea, I have loads of little scraps, too small to make anything but too nice to throw away. This is definitely going on my to do list!

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    1. Craftysiany25 October 2013 at 22:23

      Thanks Julia! Would love to hear how you get on with making this :) x

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  6. itsamistry21 October 2013 at 18:26

    That's a great way of using up all those little bits you just can't throw away. Have a lovely week.

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  7. Lilly's Mom22 October 2013 at 04:56

    Very creative way to use up your scraps. It turned out great.

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    1. Craftysiany25 October 2013 at 22:25

      Thanks, it's now left more room in my fabric scrap bag!! x

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  8. Anonymous22 October 2013 at 08:36

    Lovely bowl and a great way to use those scraps.

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  9. Allison @ Dream a Little Bigger27 October 2013 at 01:45

    I've been seeing lots of lovely bowls made this way but yours is the FIRST I've seen with scrap fabric (which I have tons of!) Great job :)

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  10. Jill30 October 2013 at 01:15

    What a neat idea! Great way to use up those scraps.
    I was wondering if you’d mind if I featured this in a top 10 upcycles of the week post. I’d like to use just one photo from your blog and put a direct link back to your post. Please let me know if this would be ok.
    Thanks so much,
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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    1. buttons and paint...30 October 2013 at 12:56

      That's great Jill! Thanks, we would be happy for you to use this post in your round-up! xx

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  11. Jill31 October 2013 at 23:42

    Just stopped by to let you know that I featured this project on my Top 10 Upcycles of the week!
    Top 10 Upcycles of the Week
    Hope you have a great weekend!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success

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    1. Craftysiany4 November 2013 at 21:06

      Thanks so much for the feature Jill! Have a great week :) x

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