Tutorial: Scrap fabric binding
Heather from The Sewing Loft shows a fun use for your fabric scraps. She cut them into strips and made scrappy binding. The mix of color and pattern is a fun way to finish off the edges of a sewing… Read more ...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric covered notebook
Vicky from Mad for Fabric shows how you can use your fabric scraps to make this pretty notebook cover. The scraps can be any shape and size, so this is a good project for those little bits of your favorite… Read more ...
Tutorial: Wooden spool wreath
This spool wreath is something I’m sure all my sewy friends can appreciate. The whole wreath is made of wooden spools! Heather from Dollar Store Crafts shares a tutorial at Live Craft Love (the Darice blog) showing how to make… Read more ...
Free pattern: Origami coin purse
Sew4Home has a delightful and free pattern that’s perfect for anyone looking to make a fun and functional accessory: an origami coin purse! This cute little purse starts with a flat piece of fabric and, through a clever folding and… Read more ...
Tutorial: Vintage Tablecloth Hot Pads
Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life used fabric from a vintage tablecloth to make the cutest hot pads. She shares a tutorial showing how you can make this easy project. You won’t need big pieces of fabric (just 9″… Read more ...
Tutorial: Fabric corner bookmarks
Staci from Crafty Staci shows a quick last minute gift you can make for the book lover on your list. It’s a simple fabric corner bookmark. You can make one from your fabric scraps in a matter of minutes. You… Read more ...
Tutorial: Sew a soft fabric ball toy
Damjana from Green Apple Cottage shows how you can sew a soft fabric ball toy. You can add loops between the segments of the ball so it can be hung from clip and attached to a stroller handle. The tags… Read more ...
Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric ornaments
Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee shows how you can make these pretty fabric ornaments, no sewing required. You can get the fabric you need from your scrap bin. Or, do what she did, and grab a few shirts from the… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: You Are My Cup Of Tea Apron
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Your Are My Cup of Tea apron. It’s made from a tea towel and has a pocket in the shape of a… Read more ... Free pattern: 18″ Doll nightgown, make one from a dollar store blanket
Joy from xoxo Grandma has a fantastic pattern for a nightgown that you can make for an American Girl or other 18″ dolls. The best part about this project is that you can use a fleece blanket from the dollar… Read more ...
Tutorial: Muslin heart make-do decoration
A “make-do” is a primitive style decorative object. The name refers to making do with the materials you have on hand to create something to decorate your house. Melony from Mel Designs shares a tutorial at Fairfield World showing how… Read more ...
Tutorial: Fleece pocket hand warmers
I never know what to do with my fleece scraps. It seems a shame to through them away, but really, what does one do with a small 5″ square of fleece? Well… you can use a tutorial by Addie from… Read more ...
Tutorial: Simple Scrappy Christmas Stocking
Deby from So Sew Easy guest blogs at Little House Living with a tutorial showing how you can make her Simple Scrappy Christmas Stocking. The outside is made from narrow strips of fabric pieced together, with a faux fur cuff… Read more ...
Tie your wrapped gifts in selvage and offcut fabric ribbons
Pam from Threading My Way shows a clever use for selvages and fabric trimmings. Instead of throwing them away, she uses them as ribbons when wrapping gifts. The printed designs are a fun pop of color against a plain kraft… Read more ...
Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork bookmarks with a heart charm
Melony from Mel Designs shares a tutorial showing how she made these fun patchwork bookmarks. She adds a fun reading-themed message and heart charm. The charm is on a cord so it can hang outside of your book. Her tutorial… Read more ...