I don't usually make resolutions, but yesterday I decided it was time. I have a box of fabric pieces I can't bear to toss. They're all too small to make a full garment from - even a baby-sized one - but enough that I could piece them with other fabric to make something. even if it's a small garment. In the summer I take part in a little market on our tiny island and sell children's clothes so I definitely have a use for small garments. I just needed to get going!
I have a few patterns that I use regularly that are perfect for scrap busting. The Vanguard Kit from Love Notions has a shirt pattern in it that already has excellent colour blocking options built in. I also use Love Notions' Miss Mary Mack for the same purpose.
Sometimes all you have is a small scrap but it's big enough for a middle section of the Vanguard's tee plus short sleeves. Pair it with a plain fabric and you're good to go.
I had very little of this beautiful unicorn fabric, but there was enough for short sleeves, front and back bodice plus a couple of pockets.
Cutting out takes no time at all once I've decided on how I can use the fabrics.
A couple of size 2 tees take no time at all to sew when you set up an assembly line! I didn't have quite enough pirate fabric for both sleeves, but the matching stripes are just fine. There was enough of the patterned fabric for the backs of both shirts.
The Miss Mary Mack Tunic took a little longer to make because of gathering the skirt and attaching the pockets, but I'm pleased with how it came out.
All of these wonderful European fabrics came from
l'oiseau fabrics who are situated in Calgary but sell their products all over the world.
Here's my absolute favourite fabric I've bought from l'oiseau. There's so little left of this beautiful Dutch digital print that I still haven't decided how I can use it. But I'll think of something!
If you haven't got the Vanguard Kit or Miss Mary Mack Tunic in your pattern library, you can get them through my affiliate links below.
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