Dear cuties, i need your help.
One of our lokal furniturestores closed for ever. I asked for some swatches as they were used for upholstered furnitures. What do you think, i got they all and now i have hundreds of swatches. I will sew some purses, but what can i do else with it?
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I made a patchwork cover for my sewing machine with the swatches I had. Also you could use some of them for pillows, the smaller swatches could be used as accents on pockets or remote control pillows.
370tote bags are always needed by shelters. Friend of mine does them for as kids shelter and they go thru about 35-50 a month. When the kids are pulled out of their living situation they aren't able to pack anything so a bag of their own is important. Basically the shelter requested pillowcase size with no long handles for safety's sake. Little stuffies are good too for the youngest kids. As for not knowing if they are washable - put them to the test! If they aren't that would change your future use so you do need to know. I've noticed that there are usually several samples in one design line so i wash the one I like the least or is the smallest. If it falls apart then I know not to use it for kids or anything that might need to be washed.I do the same with men's ties. Have fun - the textured ones might make great stuffed toys.
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2179wow good haul for you & I can't wait to see what you can do!
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299559What about a simple patchwork block vest or sleeveless jacket, these could be padded, either for your self or for a womans shelter.. this would surely brighten someones day.. what ever you decide have fun exploring the possibities and maybe the colours will speak to you.
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45918Pretty carry bags for folding umbrellas. Saves them from wear in your handbag.
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1941Our church sewing group is using fabric samples [home dec fabric] and making totes which we plan to hand out to the community to fill with food to help our local food bank. We will drop off a tote bag pick it up ,hopefully full, and drop off another tote bag. We will do this every other month. Pray for our project, we are just getting started. I have also made gift bags, seems like you always need one.
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23581Mug rugs, applique, and patchwork purses wallets, and what ever your heart desires! Oh and doll clothes. lol!
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23282if you have a Veterans hospial near you or a VA office you could make lap robes( back the robe with another fabric so it doesn't chaff ) for the people in wheelchairs or wheelchair tote bags..OR you could donate what you don't want/need to a local middle or high school that might still have a teenliving or sewing dept..or a nursing home might like them for occupational therapy...just a few thoughts ...
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984I have ton of and a lady that gave me some made quilts the fabrics for some of these would cost a fortune by yard. Also runners, pillows, many items. I sit dig out color scheme for some items and still seems like the pile stays a mile high. I have made book covers,potholders, phone holders and pile still there. So you will have lots of projects.
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by highlandermom
05 Feb 2014
On the back of the swatches see what type of fabric and go from there as there is usually a paper tag top on back gives name of design and number plus sized fabric, what type and if finished with scotchguard. So like cotton handle as you would cotton. Dry clean well test cold water or dry clean.
86901I was given a few samples before Christmas, several of each sample and one of them was similar to my couch so I made a remote control holder for one arm and a mat for the other, basically to reduce the wear on the arms of my couch as my children tend to sit on them (even after being repeatedly told not to pfft). xXx
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by marianb
05 Feb 2014
Chair arms are magnets to childrens backsides not sure why but it seems a global phenomenon(had to look that one up hehe).
4309Lucky you, We have a fabric outlet near me that sells the same type of swatches. They are usually 12 of them for $l.00. I have many of them and find all kinds of uses for them. Mostly bags, place mats, and table runners etc. On some of the small plain ones, I use them for test designs. You will have fun with all these.
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7076724424I have a friend who makes bags out of the very same things. They are just so unusual. I am sure you will come up with heaps of ideas from all the Cuties.
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255050Lucky you! Here's a website devoted to making bags that I have joined: www.morsbags.com It might work well for you. Also, a few other suggestions: table runners, place mats, fabric bowls/containers, pillow covers, book covers, carry cases for lap tops, IPads, IPhones, water bottles, etc. Have fun!
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13yes its nice on one hand but so frustrating on thee other hand as what to do with all this fabric.Like me it sits till the perfect project arises hugs Carolyn
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360641I made quilts out of samples to give to people that needed them
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19282Join, and make bags. You can embroider also. Bags for shopping are great to give away
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113904Oh boy wonderful I got some years ago,made needle cases scissors cases, quilts, table mats, thread catchers, gps covers purses, shopping bags oh I can go on for ever, enjoy, you will get ideas as you go along
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21044Where you have several of the same texture in different colorways, how about a wallhanging? Also, wonderful textures? Feely blankets for babies or the visually handicapped. Tote bags, bigger than purses! Are any thin enough to use for quilt blocks or big enough for one side of a pillow?
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by elemausi
04 Feb 2014
There are swatches in leather, velours, chenille, microfiber, allways the same quality in different colors, but idont know if they are washable.
66908I used some for ith bags, the ones with pull strings that was in DBC. They turned out real cute.
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41781Can donate them to your senior center or a sewing guild in your area
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