Ideas & Inspiration for using Liberty Fabric pieces
Every piece of Liberty fabric, no matter how small, is precious and can be used in so many Projects. Here are a few ideas to inspire
Small scraps
- Applique (initial on child's T-shirt?)
- Covering buttons
- Paper piecing/patchwork
- Greeting cards
- Collage
Small pieces approx. 13x10”/33x25cm (as per scrap packs)
- Lavender bags
- Lavender hearts
- Covered small notebook
- Covered small photo frame
- Bunting
- Make-up bag
- Glasses case
- Phone case cover
- Dolls Clothes
- Clothing for 'impeccably dressed' Hares and other toy animals
- Pocket lining
- Wrapping a small present
- Embellishments for clothes
- Embellishments pillow/homeware
- Patchwork/Quilting Projects
- Bows
- Scrunchies
- Hair accessories, covered hairband
- Pocket hankie
- Pin cushion
- Cover for needles holder
- Christmas decs, baubles etc
- Covered beads/necklaces
- Soft toys
- Teddy Bear feet pads.
- Eye masks
- Face masks
- Bibs
- Embellishments for bags
- Jam pot covers
- Fabric Flowers
- Hat Lining
Long or Fat Quarter Metre
- Shoe strings/laces
- Bias binding
- Cushion binding/trim
- iPad case
- Pencil case
- Pot holder
- Covered lampshades (small)
- Pillowcase trim
- Watch strap
- Christmas makes - stockings etc.
Half Metre
- Covered lampshade (Liberty Tana Lawn is perfect for this)
- Cushion cover
- Padded laptop case
- Pillow case – 1 side
- Jewellery roll/organiser
- Artists Paintbrush holder/organiser
- Underwear
- Tote Bag
- Lining for larger bag
- Strap for Cross Body Bag
- Numerous Quilting/Patchwork Projects
1 Metre
- Short or Sleeveless Top
- Camisole top
- 3 x 16” zip or envelope cushions
- 2 Pillowcases Std
- Roman Blind for small window
- Childs sleeveless dress/Pinafore
- Short Nightie
- Set of Underwear
- Scarf
- Lining for Scarf
- Lining for Jacket
- Numerous Quilting Projects
All of the above can be made using Liberty Tana Lawn, but some of the Projects can also be made using the Liberty Lasenby Quilting Cotton. You can also use the Liberty Needlecord for some of the ideas.
We often use a plain fabric from our 'stash' for backings ie cushions, bunting, linings etc. to complement the Liberty patterns and emphasize and bring out the colours. Also, to make the fabric go further.
Free Project Tutorials
Lots of help and free tutorials can be found on The Sewing Directory website.
Time to start thinking about making some special gifts for family and friends for Christmas
Happy scrap sewing .....
Susan & Alice xx
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