How to make selvage fabric

Are you looking for a creative way to make use of your selvage fabric scraps?

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With this tutorial, you can finally turn those leftover pieces into beautiful new fabric!

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Press all strips well on both sides with the iron on steam.

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Trim the raw ends and any frays that might be present.

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Set your sewing machine to a zig zag stitch or a decorative stitch of your choice.

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How to make selvage fabric

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Are you looking for a creative way to make use of your selvage fabric scraps?

With this tutorial, you can finally turn those leftover pieces into beautiful new fabric!

Materials

– Selvage strips – A strip of fabric – Double sided fusible fleece – Rotary cutter

1

Start by cutting your selvages with your preferred method. Separate them into piles by color and/or pattern.

Press all strips well on both sides with the iron on steam.

2

Trim the raw ends and any frays that might be present.

3

Set your sewing machine to a zig zag stitch or a decorative stitch of your choice.

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