"Look what I did with my scraps" Contest - February 1 - 28 (photos by 4th March)

[Bumblebuncher]

I give up on this one, I literally cannot think of anything to do. Added to that, I don't keep many scraps, only bits more than 1/2 metre as I used to end up with bin bags full and take them to the local primary.  i don't have room to keep them now.
I don't think I have anything that actually falls under the term 'scrap' to work with 
But I am cheering on from the sidelines
BB

[Bodgeitandscarper]

@SewRuthieSews I'd plump for white thread too 

Not sure I can join in with this one, I try not to hoard scraps, only leather, and then they are "pieces" of leather that will make something anyway.

[SewRuthieSews]

Here are some thread choices. White and pale grey stand out too much imho
Red no good on blue
So its dark blue or dark grey - I think dark grey has the edge, though may not use for the buttonholes.

[Bumblebuncher]

@SewRuthieSews Absolutely the bottom one on my computer (blue), but then all these screens show different colours so I may be in the minority with that 

[realale]

I'm staying with my blue or grey options 
For buttonholes I'd go red - but then I do like things to stand out!! 

[Bodgeitandscarper]

Now I still prefer the white as there is white on every fabric, but really depends on where/what you'll use the red fabric for - as long as it doesn't need any top stitching then blue would be ok.

[realale]

Agreed @Bodgeitandscarper - as long as it's not top stitching it won't be noticed by anyone. And even the top stitching isn't usually noticed unless it's a strong contrast. It's only us, who peer closely at our own work and dissect it, that get too hung up!!  Do what ever feels right for you @SewRuthieSews and enjoy it.
I just realised most of my January makes were from scraps!! Pity I didn't wait. 

[SewRuthieSews]

The red and white fabric is used for the left front and both collar stands so it will have topstitching and loads of button holes. That might be a bit full on in dark blue, though given its a pretty bold shirt maybe that's not an issue?
I suppose white in the overlocker for all the inside seam finishing, maybe white for all the sewing the pieces together, and then some careful thought on the topstitching and hem.

[SewRuthieSews]

Here's the rough layout of the shirt.
The back is the same fabric as the sleeves.
The buttonholes will be on the red and white fabric.

[Acorn]

That's wonderful!  Personally I'd do the buttonholes in red, and the topstitching to match the fabric that was being topstitched.

[Tamnymore]

Wow. Looks great. I love garments with lots of different prints.

[Ohsewsimple]

Looks great

[SewRuthieSews]

Yes I'm now embracing the fact I will be changing the thread as I make the shirt/blouse.
I'm going to put white on the overlocker and change between colours on the sewing machine as I do different steps.

[realale]

Wow, I do like that shirt @SewRuthieSews - or what those fabrics will become!! Just my cup of tea 
Good decision on the thread choices.

[SewRuthieSews]

I've made good progress on my shirt, still needs the second cuff, buttonholes and buttons and hemming.
Changing the thread has been a little irritating but I'd rather do that than have white thread on a blue cuff!