Sewing with Scraps
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Sewing with Scraps
15 scandi-style garments and accessories made from scrap fabric
Learn how to repurpose leftover fabrics and make a Scandi-inspired wardrobe with Sewing with Scraps.
Home sewing can create a lot of natural wastage, and it can be tricky to find ways to use leftover fabric pieces. Sewing with Scraps will show you how to think sustainably and make 15 fashion-forward garments and accessories in sizes AUS 6β30, including a workwear jacket, patchwork tee, quilted coat, tote bag and more.
Swedish designer Birgitta Helmersson and Sam Grose will teach you three core methods to make the most of your scraps β patchwork, strips and collage β before you put them to use. This book includes 3 unisex PDF patterns β use the ones provided or try out the methods with some of your own favourite patterns.
Whether youβre a beginner or experienced sewer, Sewing with Scraps will show you how to elevate leftover fabrics into clothing youβll treasure for years to come.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781837833467
Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 September 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Quadrille Publishing Ltd
Illustration: Full-colour photography throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 201.0mm
Height: 256.0mm
Weight: 744g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Birgitta Helmersson and Sam Grose run The Cloth Lab, a creative hub dedicated to sustainability, which houses their in-house brands, Helgrose and Birgitta Helmersson Studio. Focused on upcycling, repurposing and zero-waste techniques, they offer workshops, books, sewing patterns, fabrics, clothing and home furnishings.
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