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Tutorial: DIY hair scrunchies

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BurdaStyle has a tutorial showing how you can make your own hair scrunchies.  They’re a fun and useful way to use your fabric scraps!  The fabric covered elastic is more comfortable to wear in your hair than a basic hair… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric flag bunting

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Veronica from SewVery shows how you can use your fabric scraps to make the cutest little scrap flag banner.  She includes a pattern for making the itty flags that measure 1.5″ x 2.5″.  You can use it as a backdrop… Read more ...

Free pattern: Autumn acorn banner

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Kim from Bugaboo City shares a tutorial and free template for  this adorable acorn banner.  The acorn design works for the entire autumn season, from now through Thanksgiving!  Use scraps of wool, suiting, or even upholstery fabrics to make the… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric pumpkins

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Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee shows how you can make these patchwork pumpkins from scrap fabric – with no sewing required!  The warm autumn colors are so beautiful, especially with the copper pumpkin stems.  They’re made with STYROFOAM™ balls on… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric leaves

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These scrap fabric leaves use a hardware store item to make them hold their shape.  You won’t believe what it is!  It’s my latest craft discovery and I’ve got a tutorial over at Orange Bettie showing how to make them.  … Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork striped pillow

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Simple patchwork stripes creates a beautiful pillow cover, and it’s a great way to use some of your long skinny fabric scraps.  Susan Beal shares a tutorial at Creative Live showing how to make one.  Depending on your fabric choices,… Read more ...