Depends what it is and how much there is. Half a metre or more isn't an offcut, so that stays in the scraps box(es) to be used for corsets, etc. Smaller pieces of nice linens (pretty colours or patterns) goes into the trimming linen drawers - likewise with silks - they're used for things like edging of tunics and corsets, or facing pocket flaps, or making buttons. Occasionally larger pieces that I'm really never going to use get ebayed. Other stuff gets put into bin bags and given away to whomever wants it and is willing to collect it (bin liners full are a bit tricky to carry on the bus!) - often schools and brownies and charity groups - for crafty stuff. D In a message dated 23/07/2008 21:28:05 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I've been cleaning/reorganizing my sewing area, and have found myself wondering just how small a piece of fabric is useful. I have a bunch of high-quality upholstry reminants and samples. I have tons of linen off-cuts (actually, fewer since I gave all the tiny bits to a paper-making friend), since everything I make these days seems to be flatlined. I have a good amount of wool in odd sizes, thanks to many trips to the local Pendleton outlet. I have no idea what to do with it all. I'm curious how other people on this list use smaller pieces of fabric. I'll admit it, I'm looking to steal ideas. Since most of the fabrics are brocades and damasks, I have a strongly 16th Century inclination. I'd love to see uses in other periods for other fabrics. Here's my breakdown, in descending order of fabric size: Doublet, for myself or my husband Jerken (sleeveless doublet; brocade)/liripipe (wool) Sleeves (used where contrasting sleeves are appropriate) Coif/caul flatlining for pickadills (linen only) I could probably insert tall hat between sleeves and caul, though I haven't made enough of them to say that I do it often. Curious what others do, Emma _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
