If you’ve been sewing for as long as I have, you’ve likely accumulated a large stash of fabric remnants. I find it hard/impossible to part with the lovely leftover bits when I’ve finished a project, so my remnant stash is HUGE, and overwhelming. Recently, I decided to sort and catalog the pieces. That’s when I made a lovely discovery… the colors and textures all work together.
So I decided to use the pieces to make this shirt.
Pattern: For my project, I used a tried and true shirt pattern so that fit would not be an issue. McCalls 6124 has a back yoke, two piece sleeves, a collar band and princess seams…so many opportunities to explore!
Process: Because I patchworked both the front and back, I was able to use three types of shirting and three colors of linen, about a quarter of a yard of each. Sewing was easy as I’ve made this shirt a time or two.
The best part of this project was figuring out fabric coordination and placement. In fact, I enjoyed it so much, I had a ‘moment’ when I imagined myself as a quilter. (Just what I need…a new reason to accumulate fabric, LOL!!)
I’m pleased with my shirt and am so glad my remnant stash has shrunk a bit. The good news is my shirt works well with the denim skirt I made a couple of years ago, so I know it will be worn again and again.
Of course, I’ll still be on the look out for new ways to use my lovely leftovers, so if you have ideas…please share!
Although I’ve had a bit of a challenge easing back into sewing ‘post vacation’, I’m definitely inspired by the Fall colors here in Oregon. Our cool weather has me thinking about sweaters and jackets and coats…ideas are brewing! How about you?
Happy sewing, and thanks for stopping by.
I have been contemplating my leftovers too as I hate the potential waste of precious resources. Love your shirt.
Thanks, Barb. I think I’ll enjoy wearing it as much as I did sewing it.
LOVE!
Thanks, Melody!
Wow I absolutely LOVE this
Thanks, Ruthie! It was so fun to make!
that is so cute, great idea
Thanks, Beth! It felt great to reduce that remnant stash a bit.
Awesome!
Thanks, Aleta!
What a fabulous shirt! I love how you’ve placed all the colours, it works so well.
Thanks, Diane! I wasn’t sure it would work until I started sewing the pieces together!
Well done! I’m inspired to do something similar.
Thanks! I’m so glad!
Your shirt looks great. I love finding ways to use my remnants because I do find it difficult to just get rid of them. I have to ask about your pattern choice. My version of McCalls 6124 doesn’t have a back yoke. Did you modify it or perhaps use a different pattern?
Thanks!! I feel lighter now that my remnant stash is smaller! I added the yoke to the pattern.