Another nice informative video. I often see a fabric shortage sometimes brings surprises, nothing wrong in using another offcut for bindings, or facings and often they can bring another dimension to a garment, plain body with a flowery binding or facings. As for the seam allowances how often do we sew the full seam allowance only to overlock most of it off.
Always love seeing your smile, Sam. Might try Winterwear, haven’t used any of her patterns, and I liked your dress on you a lot. Was very nice without showing too much.
Aw thanks Deb - Suzanne Winter (Winter Wear) has such a lovely collection of designs very wearable & lots of options too - that's the feature that I loved on the dress, not too much flashing!
There are some real gems there Sam. I love a scrap/remnant vlog to inspire me so that's great thanks. I have a metre of 45" wide poplin and cant find anything to make with it as yet. Not an Ogden cami fan so tricky. Good shout about the seam allowances and cutting it smaller too. 😄
I just made a denim skirt and I cut the facings and inseam pockets out of scraps of navy fabric. Makes it less bulky too. Love all your videos on free patterns.
I’ve had an idea for using LOTS of scrap fabric pieces for about ten years now. I’d love to run it by you and see what you think. I’m on the hunt for a natural fiber mesh for it. That should intrigue you 🤣 I always enjoy your videos Sam!
Some interesting patterns and love the one you are wearing. Not sure if it's the way I was taught many, many years ago, but I use as little fabric as I can and squeeze the pattern pieces close together. I enjoy the puzzle of putting the pattern on the fabric, weird that's me......
Thanks Susan, yes the Geo tank is something a bit different for a tank pattern - I always try & squeeze as much out of the fabric as I can too - it's all part of the fun🤣
Thanks for doing your vlog even when your life is so full. It’s much appreciated 🤗 Like you - I love the the challenge of getting a garment from a remnant. The remnant bin is always my first port of call when I fabric shop! Some fab new (to me) free patterns here today as well. More to add to my ever growing list!
Aw thanks Pippa, yes I always make a beeline to the remnant bin too! Glad you found some new to you patterns, my list is getting longer - I just need a few more hour in the day or days in the week! 🤣
Thanks Anita, not sure that it saved me that much time in the end, I've had a busy old week but glad it was ok - I'll put something together for the tank patterns, there's a lot out there!
Love your videos and appreciate your Frugal Friday’s the most and this one was a home run! Nothing wrong with screen shots, either. I find I save the most fashion fabric by making all interior trims from off cuts. I save the most by not including the hems when I cut my pattern and use hem facings instead. The extra seam adds stability to the hem, too, so it is a feature I use regularly. And if the fashion fabric is bulky, I use a lighter weight fabric for the facing. Also I never cut the full pocket from fashion fabric. I only use about two inches of fashion fabric and piece the rest of the pocket with off cuts. That way, my fashion fabric still shows at the edge of the garment. Just sent you a ko-fi but forgot to leave a note with it. Hope you meet your goal soon!
I really look forward to these frugal Friday videos since I found the Cake Top. Made it in double gauze ( 1st time for me ! ) Love the idea of 1m challenge 👍
Ooh I bet it looks fab in a double gauze - have you shared it on Instagram, I'd love to see it 🤗 A 1 metre challenge would be a great idea wouldn't it maybe I'll organise something for a future IG challenge. Most things you can get out of 1 metre vs best usage of 1 metre 🤔
@@Frugalisama it's so lovely and soft, made in mint green from pound fabric store 👍 alas my camera is not very good on my tablet so it would look very fuzzy. Look forward to more videos ❤️
Always nice to see you but if screen sharing is easier for you that's fine too. Great video, like the tips on getting more out of fabric and look forward to seeing the scrap busting, plastic reducing ideas, your videos are always so informative
Oh that's great to hear Ruth, glad it was useful - you can get a surprising amount out of a metre really but wanted it to be as inclusive as possible 🤗
Hi Ruth , can you tell me please. What is the name of the subscription that you get the 1 m of fabric from. Thanks. X P.s ( I'm in the UK, can it still be sent to the UK ? , Or is already UK Based ? ) x
I'd love to see a free tank top pattern video!
I'll put something together Jessi 🤗
Make your life easier and screen share if you like. Your research saves me a ton of time! Thank you!
Thanks for that Stephanie , I may do it again if I'm short of time 🤗
Brilliant choices Sam, I'll definitely take a look
Glad you enjoyed it Cara 🤗
Love your videos, good ideas saving fabric when you dont have enough, thankyou
You're welcome Judith 🤗
Sam, thanks you do a great job! Thank you!
You're welcome Margie glad you enjoyed it 🤗
You're welcome Margie glad you enjoyed it 🤗
A great video Sam on making best use out of 1 metre of fabric. Some great patterns in there. Thanks 👍😻
You’re welcome, glad that you enjoyed it 🤗
Hi Sam, I didn’t mind this format at all - thanks as always for a great vlog 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it Paula 🤗
Thanks Sam, screen sharing is fine with me if it's easier for you. I am especially looking forward to scrap busting.
I agree about the screen sharing. It is just fine
Thanks Cathy 🤗
Another nice informative video. I often see a fabric shortage sometimes brings surprises, nothing wrong in using another offcut for bindings, or facings and often they can bring another dimension to a garment, plain body with a flowery binding or facings. As for the seam allowances how often do we sew the full seam allowance only to overlock most of it off.
So true about the seam allowances Debra - I can see why they are used for fit but once we know something fits us it's such a waste to cut them off!!
Always love seeing your smile, Sam. Might try Winterwear, haven’t used any of her patterns, and I liked your dress on you a lot. Was very nice without showing too much.
Aw thanks Deb - Suzanne Winter (Winter Wear) has such a lovely collection of designs very wearable & lots of options too - that's the feature that I loved on the dress, not too much flashing!
Thank You!
You're welcome Sandra 🤗
Excellent pattern ideas & tips Sam, thank you!
You're welcome Tamara - my pleasure 🤗
There are some real gems there Sam. I love a scrap/remnant vlog to inspire me so that's great thanks. I have a metre of 45" wide poplin and cant find anything to make with it as yet. Not an Ogden cami fan so tricky. Good shout about the seam allowances and cutting it smaller too. 😄
Glad you enjoyed it Annette, there's plenty of cami top patterns out there - hope you find a suitable pattern for your fabric🤗
I just made a denim skirt and I cut the facings and inseam pockets out of scraps of navy fabric. Makes it less bulky too. Love all your videos on free patterns.
Yes it's a good way to use up all your scraps isn't it, not much gets wasted in the sewing room - glad that you enjoy the videos 🤗
Very useful video! Thank you!
You're welcome 🤗
Good selection of patterns there Sam.x
Thanks Susan, glad you like them 🤗
Bonjour! Thank you for all those patterns, your dresses look wonderful on you! Christine 🇨🇦
Bonjour Christine & you're welcome - glad that you like the dresses, it's a really lovely pattern 🤗
Great video Sam. I want to have a go at the French knickers. I think they would be good for wearing under lightweight trousers to act like a lining.
Good idea to use them as a lining Jayne 👍
Brilliant thanks l like the screen shots too 😍
Glad you liked it
I’ve had an idea for using LOTS of scrap fabric pieces for about ten years now. I’d love to run it by you and see what you think. I’m on the hunt for a natural fiber mesh for it. That should intrigue you 🤣 I always enjoy your videos Sam!
Sure Saremy, do you want to DM me on Instagram 🤗
I just love your stuff. From Bellingham, Washington, USA
Thank you very much!
Nice selection
Thanks Raquel 🤗
I would like to see some patterns for children's sewing pls. Joh
Thanks Joh, I will put something together for a future video 🤗
Some interesting patterns and love the one you are wearing. Not sure if it's the way I was taught many, many years ago, but I use as little fabric as I can and squeeze the pattern pieces close together. I enjoy the puzzle of putting the pattern on the fabric, weird that's me......
Thanks Susan, yes the Geo tank is something a bit different for a tank pattern - I always try & squeeze as much out of the fabric as I can too - it's all part of the fun🤣
I’d love to see all the videos! 😚
Thanks Rachel, I'll see what I can do 🤗
Thanks for doing your vlog even when your life is so full. It’s much appreciated 🤗 Like you - I love the the challenge of getting a garment from a remnant. The remnant bin is always my first port of call when I fabric shop! Some fab new (to me) free patterns here today as well. More to add to my ever growing list!
Aw thanks Pippa, yes I always make a beeline to the remnant bin too! Glad you found some new to you patterns, my list is getting longer - I just need a few more hour in the day or days in the week! 🤣
I think you didn't mention the No. 00 Danmark by How to Do Fashion? It's also a nice scrap buster pattern I've made with great success :)
Ah yes I've made that one too I mentioned it on a previous video, it's a nice pattern 🤗
this is a great video and i would love to see tank tops...always looking for a new tank for wovens
Glad you enjoyed it Jayne - good idea to include wovens too!
Hi Sam - thanks for another useful vlog. The screen sharing format worked well. I would be interested in seeing a roundup of free tank patterns xx
Thanks Anita, not sure that it saved me that much time in the end, I've had a busy old week but glad it was ok - I'll put something together for the tank patterns, there's a lot out there!
Love your videos and appreciate your Frugal Friday’s the most and this one was a home run! Nothing wrong with screen shots, either. I find I save the most fashion fabric by making all interior trims from off cuts. I save the most by not including the hems when I cut my pattern and use hem facings instead. The extra seam adds stability to the hem, too, so it is a feature I use regularly. And if the fashion fabric is bulky, I use a lighter weight fabric for the facing. Also I never cut the full pocket from fashion fabric. I only use about two inches of fashion fabric and piece the rest of the pocket with off cuts. That way, my fashion fabric still shows at the edge of the garment. Just sent you a ko-fi but forgot to leave a note with it. Hope you meet your goal soon!
Some great tips & thank you so much for the KoFi contribution, you are very kind 🤗
@@Frugalisama Always well deserved!
Great video Sam - thank you! 😀
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love all your videos. Such a lot of helpful information 😃
Aw thank you Doreen 🤗
This is a really helpful video for using 1 metre of fabric 😊💖 I’d love to see a video about kids patterns x
Glad you found it useful Becky - I will put something together for children's patterns for a future video 🤗
@@Frugalisama thanks Sam x
Great selection of patterns - I have a few remnants I want to use up, so this video is so helpful! Thanks! ❤
You are so welcome, glad it was helpful Amellia 🤗
I really look forward to these frugal Friday videos since I found the Cake Top. Made it in double gauze ( 1st time for me ! ) Love the idea of 1m challenge 👍
Ooh I bet it looks fab in a double gauze - have you shared it on Instagram, I'd love to see it 🤗 A 1 metre challenge would be a great idea wouldn't it maybe I'll organise something for a future IG challenge. Most things you can get out of 1 metre vs best usage of 1 metre 🤔
@@Frugalisama it's so lovely and soft, made in mint green from pound fabric store 👍 alas my camera is not very good on my tablet so it would look very fuzzy. Look forward to more videos ❤️
Great vlog! I’d love to see the free tanks patterns! There is invariably a pattern that I must get in all your freebie vids 😍❤️
I'll put something together Lynne - yes I try to put something for everyone in rather than just everything I like or would wear!
I’d love 10 free tank tops. I’ll have to search to see if you’ve already done this.
I did indeed, here it is: th-cam.com/video/nxTBbGzo4pY/w-d-xo.html I have a playlist dedicated to free patterns too 🤗
Fab information….thank you for sharing
Glad it was helpful Tracy & you're welcome!
Always nice to see you but if screen sharing is easier for you that's fine too. Great video, like the tips on getting more out of fabric and look forward to seeing the scrap busting, plastic reducing ideas, your videos are always so informative
Thanks Sarah, glad that you enjoyed it 🤗
I don't mind the screen sharing. If it makes it easier for you go for it.
Thanks Kimberlee 🤗
Hi Sam. i subscribe to a sewing subscription where i receive 1m of fabric so love this idea for what to do with a metre. Thank you
Oh that's great to hear Ruth, glad it was useful - you can get a surprising amount out of a metre really but wanted it to be as inclusive as possible 🤗
Hi Ruth , can you tell me please. What is the name of the subscription that you get the 1 m of fabric from. Thanks. X
P.s ( I'm in the UK, can it still be sent to the UK ? , Or is already UK Based ? ) x
@@sharonquail8150 Hi Sharon, yes its Sew Hayley Jane. They have 3 boxes at different prices and yes its UK based
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Children’s patterns please!
I'll put something together Kathryn 🤗