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Tutorial: Macacron measuring tape

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Tutorial: Macacron measuring tapeNhi from Detective Houndstooth shows how to make a macron measuring tape.  She started with a measuring tape in a round case, and covered it with fabric scraps and ribbon to turn it into a sweet sewing notion.  This would… Read more ...

Make Headbands With Fabric Scarps

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Tutorial: Scrap fabric headbandRina from Oomanoot shows how you can make a pretty headband out of your fabric scraps.  A bit of elastic at the bottom will help them fit snug.  They’re quick and easy to sew up.  They’re cute left plain, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Freezer pop cozy

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Tutorial: Freezer pop cozyJennifer from Bits & Bobs 4 Bubs shows how you can sew up a quick freezer pop cozy.  It’s a tube of fabric that fits around an freezer pop (the kind that come in the plastic tubes) to keep your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Covered button hair ties

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Tutorial: Covered button hair tiesPam from Threading My Way shows how you can use covered buttons and fabric scraps to make hair accessories.  If you use the scraps from a handmade garment, they’ll match perfectly.  Or, just have fun pawing through your scrap bin… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy Happy Scarves

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Tutorial: Scrappy Happy ScarvesJennifer Jangles shows how to make her Scrappy Happy Scarves.  These just make me happy!  They’re colorful and scrappy and textural.  The scarves themselves are made from knit fabric, easy peasy.  The ends are embellished with petals of scrap fabric… Read more ...