Maximize vintage (or any) fabric! Layout & cutting secrets for sewing

Learn cutting layout secrets to using LESS fabric than your sewing pattern requires, with these game changing tips! 👉 The first 500 people to use my link https://skl.sh/tashacouldmakethat04251 will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare! Please SUBSCRIBE to my channel & like this video for more sewing tips! ❤️ ~~~~~~ MY VIDEOS REFERENCED: ▶️ 1 yard fabric challenge: can this vintage blouse fit?    • 1 yard fabric sewing challenge: can I make...   ▶️ How to print match seams like a pro    • How to print match seams like a pro: Easy ...   ▶️ Sewing a 40s summer maxi dress    • Sewing a summer maxi dress ✨but make it vi...   🧶 Bolero I'm wearing, my Confidette knitting pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr... ~~~~~~ 🫖 Like what I’m doing? Buy me a tea! https://ko-fi.com/tashacouldmakethat ~~~~~~ SOME FAVORITE SEWING SUPPLIES: 👇🏼 Paper I use for tracing - https://amzn.to/3HRBufx Iridescent scissors - https://amzn.to/43hQjRw Duckbill scissors - ​​https://amzn.to/3Z2ujHL Seam gauge - https://amzn.to/3klmFKq Tailor’s ham - https://amzn.to/3FTHG6f Ergonomic rotary cutter- https://amzn.to/3JTrvbU Bias tape maker - https://amzn.to/3ZBOgW7 (Affiliate links–I may earn a tiny commission if you make a purchase, which helps support the channel. 🙂) ~~~~~~ 🧶 MY KNITTING PATTERNS: Ravelry - https://www.ravelry.com/designers/tas... Payhip - https://payhip.com/tashacouldmakethat 🏡 MY WEB SITE: https://tashacouldmakethat.com ~~~~~~ 📱FIND ME elsewhere: Instagram -   / tashacouldmakethat   Ravelry - https://www.ravelry.com/people/TashaC... Facebook -   / tashacouldmakethat   Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tashacouldma... 👉🏼 JOIN my mailing list for updates! http://eepurl.com/h9pBu9 👉🏼 SUBSCRIBE for Linktree updates (links like when I have new videos, blog posts, pattern releases) - https://linktr.ee/tashacouldmakethat ~~~~~~ Music: YouTube Audio Library Sound effect: ZapSplat.com This video was sponsored by Skillshare ❤️ ~~~~~~ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 How to using less fabric when sewing 01:01 Examples where I saved fabric 02:19 Where to start 06:21 Cut on one layer 07:58 Cut entire pieces (not on the fold) 08:27 Cut duplicate pattern pieces 09:07 Options for large pattern pieces 09:37 Add a seam allowance (instead of fold) 09:53 Cut on the cross grain 10:29 Piece a lower corner 10:57 Other types of large pieces 11:59 Get creative and flexible #sewingtipsandtricks #vintagesewing

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