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What should I do with 20 yards of this red and black fabric? (pic inside)
I made this awesome jacket, but the minimum order of the fabric was 25 yards, so now I have about 22 yards left over. I'll probably make another jacket in a few years when this one wears out, but that leaves quite a bit left. I also adore it, and would like to make lots of nice things with it, but am not sure what.
The fabric is heavy and itchy and scratchy, so I'm not sure I could make a nice dress. Thank you for your ideas!
"Give me a yard or two" is also an acceptable answer.
I made this awesome jacket, but the minimum order of the fabric was 25 yards, so now I have about 22 yards left over. I'll probably make another jacket in a few years when this one wears out, but that leaves quite a bit left. I also adore it, and would like to make lots of nice things with it, but am not sure what.
The fabric is heavy and itchy and scratchy, so I'm not sure I could make a nice dress. Thank you for your ideas!
"Give me a yard or two" is also an acceptable answer.
Best answer: hat hat hat haaaaaaaaaat
posted by phunniemee at 8:58 AM on December 13, 2016 [6 favorites]
posted by phunniemee at 8:58 AM on December 13, 2016 [6 favorites]
Best answer: If it's thick enough you can make blackout curtains and use up a lot of yardage. Additionally, it could be a good picnic blanket or emergency blanket for the car.
It also looks like fabric that would make a good pet bed. Got any larger animals in your life that would like a cozy holiday gift?
posted by Alison at 8:58 AM on December 13, 2016 [5 favorites]
It also looks like fabric that would make a good pet bed. Got any larger animals in your life that would like a cozy holiday gift?
posted by Alison at 8:58 AM on December 13, 2016 [5 favorites]
Best answer: Some sort of winter bedding or throw blankets? You could get some nice fleecy fabric for the inside layer, and then quilt the layers together together.
posted by florencetnoa at 8:58 AM on December 13, 2016 [3 favorites]
posted by florencetnoa at 8:58 AM on December 13, 2016 [3 favorites]
Best answer: Get a nice soft fabric in a coordinating color and make a lined blanket, like in the tutorial here, only bigger. Make a whole bunch of them and give them to people for the winter holiday of your choice.
posted by Adridne at 9:00 AM on December 13, 2016 [3 favorites]
posted by Adridne at 9:00 AM on December 13, 2016 [3 favorites]
Best answer: dog/cat beds, possibly to donate
kits so that your young relatives can make dog/cat beds
big pillow for leaning on and reading in bed
car seat covers
winter skirt with huge pockets
tote bag, possibly in combination with leather-like material
posted by amtho at 9:04 AM on December 13, 2016 [2 favorites]
kits so that your young relatives can make dog/cat beds
big pillow for leaning on and reading in bed
car seat covers
winter skirt with huge pockets
tote bag, possibly in combination with leather-like material
posted by amtho at 9:04 AM on December 13, 2016 [2 favorites]
Best answer: Bags. Cooper by Colette Messenger by Vogue
Or a cape!
posted by crush-onastick at 9:11 AM on December 13, 2016
Or a cape!
posted by crush-onastick at 9:11 AM on December 13, 2016
Best answer: Buffalo Plaid is pretty trendy these days. If you're female, any stylish accessory (tote, blanket scarf, something like that?) would work well. Though I guess you couldn't wear it with this jacket and people might notice, "wow, she wears a lot of Buffalo Plaid..."
Nthing something like a quilt or throw blanket for your home. Curtains, if you really dig the rustic Twin Peaks look?
It would make a cute Christmas Tree skirt or other holiday decorations.
posted by Sara C. at 9:31 AM on December 13, 2016
Nthing something like a quilt or throw blanket for your home. Curtains, if you really dig the rustic Twin Peaks look?
It would make a cute Christmas Tree skirt or other holiday decorations.
posted by Sara C. at 9:31 AM on December 13, 2016
Best answer: Picnic blanket! Car lap blanket!
posted by Liesl at 9:34 AM on December 13, 2016 [2 favorites]
posted by Liesl at 9:34 AM on December 13, 2016 [2 favorites]
Best answer: Nthing flannel blanket or throw. If it's scratchy, then get a different fabric for the underside. I would blanket stitch them together.
posted by sarajane at 9:35 AM on December 13, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by sarajane at 9:35 AM on December 13, 2016 [1 favorite]
Best answer: Ooh. I'm going to go with the give me a yard or two answer. Also, definitely a bag. Or 3.
posted by Sophie1 at 9:37 AM on December 13, 2016
posted by Sophie1 at 9:37 AM on December 13, 2016
Best answer: Pet Bed, some kind of tote (perhaps specifically for the back of one's car), Picnic/Emergency blanket (line the other side with a water repellent fabric perhaps).
Or, I'll take a yard or three off your hands. :)
posted by Medieval Maven at 9:39 AM on December 13, 2016
Or, I'll take a yard or three off your hands. :)
posted by Medieval Maven at 9:39 AM on December 13, 2016
Best answer: Is it easy to wash? If so, maybe a work apron.
posted by amtho at 9:39 AM on December 13, 2016
posted by amtho at 9:39 AM on December 13, 2016
Best answer: I'd cut and hem a few different sizes appropriate for furoshiki.
posted by SaltySalticid at 10:10 AM on December 13, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by SaltySalticid at 10:10 AM on December 13, 2016 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: ALL BEST ANSWERS THANK YOU!!!
What style of skirt would look good with this fabric?
posted by Melismata at 10:17 AM on December 13, 2016
What style of skirt would look good with this fabric?
posted by Melismata at 10:17 AM on December 13, 2016
Best answer: Oh do Gertie's quilted circle skirt!
posted by crush-onastick at 10:19 AM on December 13, 2016
posted by crush-onastick at 10:19 AM on December 13, 2016
Best answer: Re: what skirt: depends on your style. I'd do a punk version (so sleek and fitted) and I'd use Iconic #1201 Wiggle Skirt (keeping in mind it's meant for a stretch knit so probably would have to go up 1-2 sizes based on your preference for fit (but this thing makes up so fast and it's really easy . .).
posted by Medieval Maven at 10:28 AM on December 13, 2016
posted by Medieval Maven at 10:28 AM on December 13, 2016
Best answer: A christmas tree skirt. Sew together with a water proof fabric on other side for a great cooler weather picnic/sledding blanket. Have an ottoman? Adorable winter ottoman cover with small matching pillow.
posted by ReluctantViking at 10:43 AM on December 13, 2016
posted by ReluctantViking at 10:43 AM on December 13, 2016
Best answer: What skirts do you wear normally? I have a big flouncy raw-edged skirt in plaid (very rustic), pencil skirts, and I used to have an A-line with lovely little pintucks, all in thick woolens. Basically anything. Pintucks or anything with unusual seamlines would take extra planning, but shouldn't necessarily be ruled out. And something asymmetrical could play with the pattern in an interesting way.
posted by mchorn at 11:06 AM on December 13, 2016
posted by mchorn at 11:06 AM on December 13, 2016
Best answer: * Sew it to a tarp and make a sweet picnic blanket
* Rustic Table Cloth
* Christmas Tree Skirt (like around the base of a christmas tree)
* Make an etsy account and sell custom made copies of your jacket. Limited edition!
* Stockings! (christmas/fireplace type)
* Dog/cat bed
posted by TomFoolery at 11:41 AM on December 13, 2016
* Rustic Table Cloth
* Christmas Tree Skirt (like around the base of a christmas tree)
* Make an etsy account and sell custom made copies of your jacket. Limited edition!
* Stockings! (christmas/fireplace type)
* Dog/cat bed
posted by TomFoolery at 11:41 AM on December 13, 2016
Best answer: I like the Christmas stocking idea, and also you could do winter throw pillows.
posted by raisingsand at 11:53 AM on December 13, 2016
posted by raisingsand at 11:53 AM on December 13, 2016
Best answer: Mail me a couple of yards, that will help. (I will even send cash for postage!)
Back it with heavy nylon and make a waterproof picnic blanket, especially for autumn events like football games or cross-country meets.
Make a duffel bag.
Make a warm winter vest, like the ones Filson sells. *looks down at self, nods approvingly at sweet Filson vest*
Actually, troll through the Woolwich & Filson web sites and copy anything you see.
Make a dog bed cover. (Be a drag to wash, though...)
posted by wenestvedt at 11:58 AM on December 13, 2016
Back it with heavy nylon and make a waterproof picnic blanket, especially for autumn events like football games or cross-country meets.
Make a duffel bag.
Make a warm winter vest, like the ones Filson sells. *looks down at self, nods approvingly at sweet Filson vest*
Actually, troll through the Woolwich & Filson web sites and copy anything you see.
Make a dog bed cover. (Be a drag to wash, though...)
posted by wenestvedt at 11:58 AM on December 13, 2016
Best answer: I love your jacket. (Is that a long bomber, or more of a 3/4 length car coat style?) Make more like it, and sell on Etsy. (I think it could sell for $150-300, easily, depending. Donate some/all proceeds to cause of choice if you want.)
posted by cotton dress sock at 12:28 PM on December 13, 2016
posted by cotton dress sock at 12:28 PM on December 13, 2016
Response by poster: Jacket is a longish bomber, I lengthened the pattern by about 6 inches so that my waist wouldn't be cold.
As I age :( I've been getting into straight pencil skirts, but actually I can see making a poodle-ish skirt like that Gertie's circle skirt. Next Askme question: what kind of top to make with it. And now I totally want to make a purse and a hat and that wiggle skirt out of some other knit fabric. I am now very deep in that rabbit hole, thank you!
For those requesting a few yards, I will contact you over memail.
posted by Melismata at 2:35 PM on December 13, 2016 [2 favorites]
As I age :( I've been getting into straight pencil skirts, but actually I can see making a poodle-ish skirt like that Gertie's circle skirt. Next Askme question: what kind of top to make with it. And now I totally want to make a purse and a hat and that wiggle skirt out of some other knit fabric. I am now very deep in that rabbit hole, thank you!
For those requesting a few yards, I will contact you over memail.
posted by Melismata at 2:35 PM on December 13, 2016 [2 favorites]
Best answer: To answer your next question: wear a black ballet neck (or other clavicle-enhancing) long (or 3/4) sleeved tee, maybe even in stretch velvet?
posted by sarajane at 3:02 PM on December 13, 2016
posted by sarajane at 3:02 PM on December 13, 2016
Best answer: This looks ridiculously simple as a vest pattern, if you added some lining (though Filson doesn't):
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/97/14/1f/97141fbfc173ce6bfa6c7dea8278e622.jpg
You know, speaking of vests.
posted by wenestvedt at 7:44 PM on December 13, 2016
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/97/14/1f/97141fbfc173ce6bfa6c7dea8278e622.jpg
You know, speaking of vests.
posted by wenestvedt at 7:44 PM on December 13, 2016
Best answer: It's wool, right? Skirt or pants with lining would be great. If you can make a button-down shirt, make a quilted on with your buffalo plaid as the outer layer, some type of warm middle (flannel maybe), and a slippery lining - polyester so it's easy to slip on.
A few years ago I made a pair of quilted brocade pants which were made of a sandwich of brocade, flannel and a cotton lining. You could use the wool as a middle layer for something warm.
And if you want to give some away, I could probably find a reason to add some to my stash. :)
posted by bendy at 9:29 PM on December 14, 2016
A few years ago I made a pair of quilted brocade pants which were made of a sandwich of brocade, flannel and a cotton lining. You could use the wool as a middle layer for something warm.
And if you want to give some away, I could probably find a reason to add some to my stash. :)
posted by bendy at 9:29 PM on December 14, 2016
Mod note: Final update from the OP:
These ideas were so, so fantastic. I have finally used up all the fabric. I made a hat, scarf, jacket, shirt for my mother (not shown), poodle skirt, purse, and blanket. Pics here and here. I did not make the shoes, alas. Thanks again!!! --Melismataposted by taz (staff) at 5:40 AM on January 29, 2018 [1 favorite]
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posted by Leon at 8:55 AM on December 13, 2016 [1 favorite]