SEWING WITH SCRAPS

CO-WRITTEN BY BIRGITTA HELMERSSON & SAM GROSE THIS BOOK INCLUDES 15 PROJECTS TO SEW A SUSTAINABLE WARDROBE USING LEFT OVER FABRICS AND INCLUDES 3 PDF SEWING PATTERNS FROM OUR SHARED CLOTHING BRAND HELGROSE.

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ABOUT

15 projects to sew a sustainable wardrobe using left over fabrics.

Home sewing can create a lot of natural wastage, and it can be tricky to find ways to use leftover fabric pieces. 
Sewing with Scraps will show you how to think sustainably and make 15 fashion-forward garments and accessories in sizes UK 6–30, including a workwear jacket, patchwork tee, quilted coat, tote bag and more.

Designer's Birgitta Helmersson and Sam Grose will teach you three core methods to make the most of your scraps – patchwork, strips and collage – before you put them to use. This book includes 3 unisex PDF patterns – the Comfort Pant, Tee and Workwear Jacket - use the ones provided or try out the methods with some of your own favourite patterns. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced sewer, 
Sewing with Scraps will show you how to elevate leftover fabrics into clothing you’ll treasure for years to come.

About the Author's

Birgitta Helmersson and Sam Grose run The Cloth Lab, a creative hub dedicated to sustainability, which houses their in-house brands, Helgrose and Birgitta Helmersson Studio. Focused on upcycling, repurposing and zero-waste techniques, they offer workshops, books, sewing patterns, fabrics, clothing and home furnishings.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Publication date ‏ : ‎ 11 Sept. 2025

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 183783346X

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1837833467

Item weight ‏ : ‎ 744 g

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.32 x 2.16 x 25.4 cm