Scrap Fabric Ideas

Use Your Scrap Fabric to Create Appliques

by Karla Fidoe (owner of Pop of Color Bags)

 I came across the idea of sewing the strips together to create a new fabric.     

I'm not sure if it is the teacher in me or the sewer, but I horde every piece of fabric! I keep a bin underneath my cutting table for pieces that are too small to reuse - or so I thought. 

I then cut out shapes I wanted and topstiched the created fabric a million times.

I finished each shape with a zigzag stitch, going around at least twice.             

In between making bags, I decided to tackle my overflowing bin and searched Pinterest for ideas.

Once I started with the leaves, I knew they would make a cute addition to a cork wristlet bag. However, I'm not sure how easily they are to apply, and how well they hold up. So, I created a Beagle for myself as a test for how durable the applique will be, as well as test out using a zigzag stitch to apply the applique.

I love being the tester for all of my new creations! Check out my other creations at Pop of Color Bags.

I used flannel for the ears and tip of tail to add texture. I even used fabric scraps to wrap a metal ring for the handle.