Short on Fabric? Try 18th Century Piecing to Make It Work!

Ever had your pattern not fit on your fabric? Or wanted to make something from stash fabric but didn't have enough fabric left? Try 18th century piecing! In the 18th century fabric was often the most expensive part of a garment, so the less of it you had to use the better it was for your wallet. Enter piecing! By strategically stitching scrap pieces of fabric to fit the shape/size of your pattern you can get more out of less yardage for your historical clothes. In this video we walk through how to determine the shape/size of your piecing with seam allowance using the B&T Wrapping Gown pattern (https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/digital-patterns/products/burnley-trowbridge-wrapping-gown-wrapper-pattern?variant=39788134662231) as our practice piece, but really you can piece just about anything you want. Want to try piecing with your modern wardrobe? Experiment by mixing and matching different fabrics for your pieces for added interest.