25 sewing projects you can make from fat quarters

I’m a sucker for fat quarters. For just a few dollars, you can take home a little slice of fabulous designer fabric. And another, and another, and another, till my basket is filled with these 18″ x 22″ treasures. But once I get them home, I have a hard time actually turning them into projects. Sound familiar?

I was so excited when I came across this article. roundup for sewing with fat quarters. Well, lucky for us, Amber from Crazy Little Projects has created a round-up of 25 projects you can make from your fat quarter stash. Hair accessories, little pouches, and more! Go to her post and get yourself inspired for some fat quarter sewing!

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Check out this video by National Sewing Circle on using fat quarters in your sewing.

[photo from Crazy Little Projects]

Fat quarters are popular among quilters and fabric enthusiasts as they provide a convenient way to have a variety of different fabrics in smaller, manageable pieces. Fat quarters are typically 18 x 22 inches, which is larger than a standard quarter yard cut, but smaller than a half yard. This allows for a wider range of choices for quilting, patchwork, and other fabric-based projects without having to buy an entire yard of each fabric.

For those who prefer to cut their own fat quarters, it’s a simple process. Start with a metre-square piece of fabric, fold it in half and then in half again to create four quarters. Cut along the folds to create four equal pieces, each measuring approximately 18 x 22 inches. This process allows you to choose the portion of the fabric you want to use, whether it’s a particular section of the design or to simply create a random assortment.

Fat quarters offer a great way to get a variety of fabrics without having to buy an entire yard. They are versatile, convenient and offer an easy solution for smaller projects or for those who are trying to use up scraps of fabric. With the option to purchase pre-cut pieces or to cut your own, the possibilities for creativity and expression are endless.

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I’m always tempted by the pretty velvets at the fabric store. So much texture! And the way the fibers catch the light! But sewing on velvet is trickier than you’d think. That nap that lends beautiful texture also likes to slip and crawl. That nap can also spell disaster if you cut a piece the wrong direction. That isn’t to say you shouldn’t use buy that velvet and sew it into something gorgeous, you just need to go into your velvet sewing project prepared. And Melissa at Melly Sews has a post that takes you step by step through sewing on velvet.

Velvet is such a luscious fabric, especially for winter sewing projects. Of course there are velvet Christmas sewing projects – stockings, tree skirts, santa hats – but velvet is beautiful for all winter. Think of all the gorgeous velvet dresses, evening bags, hair accessories, even pillows and other home décor that you see all winter long.

Melly Sews’ post gives you the tips and tricks you need to know in order for your velvet sewing project to end up a success. There are types of projects better suited for velvets, and kinds of projects to avoid. She describes the different types of velvet available. And she also tells the best way to lay out and cut your pattern pieces from velvet fabric. Her tutorial also covers marking, pressing, and of course sewing that beautiful fabric. There’s also a video included in case that’s your preferred method for learning.

Head over to Melly Sews to learn how to sew on velvet fabric.

And if you want to learn more about that lovely blue velvet dress shown, she has a post that tells more about it including 2 ways to style it depending on if you want to be more dressy or more casual.

[photo credit: Melly Sews]

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