Scrap buster #4: strings, adding tape and foundation mash...- leftover fabric ideas, easy patchwork.
Jan 24, 2021
1 min read
Updated: Aug 9, 2022
Check this tutorial for tips on how to use different techniques and methods in one block: foundation piecing, adding tape piecing, and string blocks design :)
Reading your Scrap Buster #4 reminded me of the summer I spent at my grandma’s house, where the attic was a treasure trove of old linens and mismatched tapes. I found a torn tablecloth with a faded floral pattern and, instead of discarding it, I used the same technique you described—adding a strip of wide fabric tape along the seam and then stitching a small patch of denim underneath for extra strength. The result was a surprisingly sturdy repair that still looks intentional, like a deliberate design choice rather than a quick fix https://www.austrac.gov.au/business/core-guidance/latest-guidance-updates I also experimented with a leftover piece of burlap as a makeshift foundation mash for a patch on a worn-out garden tote, and the texture added…