Projects for heavyweight fabrics?

I just got some free fabric from my great aunt. They are vintage and heavyweight. There are really thick fabrics some are patterned and some are solid colors. They also have a variety of textures.
I have no idea what to do with these! Does anyone have any ideas?

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5 replies since 20th June 2013 • Last reply 20th June 2013

Reply #1:

You could make throw pillows or reupholster some furniture. Anything for the home could make a nice project. Maybe winter clothes could work, too.

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Reply #2:

i don't really have anything to upholster but i'll keep my eye out for something at the thrift store. Pillows would be good but then you have to buy stuffing. I am planning to make a skirt with one of the plaid fabrics.
Thanks for the ideas Monkia Gottindottir.

Does anyone else have ideas for these types of fabric?

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Reply #3:

Depending on the texture you could use some of it to make a blanket or quilt...

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Reply #4:

I've been wanting to make a quilt but i was afraid it would be too heavy with this fabric :/

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Reply #5:

Maybe some beach bags or something? A bag you know you wouldn't carry too much in...
~Or one of those plastic bag holders that hang and have elastic openings on the top and bottom..
~You could sew pieces to the tops of tea towels/kitchen towels to make them more decorative/hang-able..
~Put a little bit of batting between a couple layers and make potholders/heat pads if suitable...
~Make a little clutch or make up bag....
~Cut out shapes to sew on to other items for FLARE!
Just a few off the top of my head... you don't always have to think big!!

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