I started with a jumper for me, made using the Sew House Seven for Simplicity 8529.
You can see from the photo below that the cuffs and bottom band are cut the same size as the section of garment they are attached to, as directed by the pattern pieces. Depending on your fabric / ribbing, you may prefer to reduce the length of the ribbing so that it stretches as it is attached.
My scraps were smaller after this projecr, but I managed to put together a pair of Trigg shorts for my hubby, just changing the pockets to be patch pockets on the front, and leaving them un-hemmed..
I did have enough scraps left over to make a pair of shorts for my son, only my daughter came in and saw all the fabric bits laid out and decided that she'd like to make a pair of shorts for herself. Which she did, but I don't have photos to show you.
Now I only have straggly scraps left, but they are the mostly from the fabric with the moose print, which I love, so I am still hesitant to throw them out.
I love the color combination for your top! And your husband's shorts are fantastic! So cute! Great use of your scraps.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann. I think those shorts are pretty cute too :)
DeleteWow great use of scraps.
ReplyDeleteThanks SewRuthie! I think I have more fun sewing with scraps than with new yardage.
ReplyDeleteGreat garments. Esp. the shorts for DH. Even though this is a sewing site and not a travelog, I am fascinated by where you live. Could you comment on the "backgrounds" of your shots, eg., where they are etc. I envy the cool weather you have; 96 degrees and high humidity here make me long for autumn. CHeers.
ReplyDeleteHi Jessicathecat, we need to swap places...I would love warmer weather and more humidity! These photos were taken on a road trip up north. It is the surf beach at Geraldton, which is about a third of the way up the Western Australian Coastline. It was a beautiful stop for a tea break on our way to Kalbarri National Park.
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