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Autie at iCandy Handmade shows how she made this adorable patchwork twirly skirt. It’s made with two layers – the top pieced from fabric scraps while the lower is made from one coordinating print. She created the skirt after uncovering… Read more ... 
Palak from Make It Handmade shows how to turn an old t-shirt into a braided headband. You’ll be cutting the shirt into strips, so it’s a good project for t-shirts that are too small, stained, or perhaps stretched out shape. … Read more ... 
If your scrap bins are starting to overflow like mine are, then it might be time for a scrap busting project. These scrappy fabric baskets by Pam from Threading My Way may be just the thing to make. The outside… Read more ... 
Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs shows how you can make a reversible circle skirt for a Barbie doll. It’s a quick project you can sew up using fabrics from your scrap bin. By lining the skirt, she makes it… Read more ... 
I’m a scrap hoarder, so projects that allow you to use your smaller bits of fabric make me happy. These Quilted Circle Coasters fit into that category. You can make a set of 4 coasters out of 16 scraps 3″… Read more ... 
Bronwyn Hayes from Red Brolly shows how you can make small bowls out of your fabric scraps, no sewing required. Instead of sewing the pieces together, you’ll be gluing them around a bowl form. Think of it as papier mache,… Read more ... 
Heather from The Sewing Loft guest blogs over at Craft Snob with a free pattern and tutorial for making a mini wallet. The tutorial is part of the Bite Size Sewing series at Craft Snob. The small pouch is a… Read more ... 
Caila from Caila Made shares a tutorial over at Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! showing how to make her Hexi Clutch, a lovely little frame purse accented with a trio of hexi appliques. You can use any frame to make the purse;… Read more ... 
Anne at WobiSobi updated a favorite, but no longer worn, button up shirt by replacing the back with a sheer panel. The sheer back makes brings the older but classicly styled shirt in keeping with this season’s fashion trend. It’s… Read more ... 
Henry Happened shows what to do with scraps of denim left over from your various jeans recycling and refashioning projects. You can turn them into a little patchwork bowl! There’s no sewing required, just scraps of fabric, Mod Podge
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Ros from Sew Delicious shows how you can use your fabric scraps to make her Scrappy Strips Zip Pouch. The outside of the zippered bag is pieced from strips of scrap fabric. The lining is a solid piece, but smaller… Read more ... 
Pamela from Sovanisa used scraps left over from making some dresses for her daughters, to make matching headbands. They’re reversible. A bit of elastic at the bottom keeps them snug on the head. She shares the pattern she used, with… Read more ... 
Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade, and author of Quiet Book Patterns, shares a free pattern for making a short-sleeved t-shirt for an 18″ doll. If you don’t have knit yardage (or scraps from previous projects), why not hit your donate… Read more ... 
Maz from Bee a Crafter shows how you can make a simple pencil pouch out of a scrap of denim. She got all the fabric she needed from the bottom portion of an old jean’s leg. It’s quick to sew… Read more ... 
Onelmom shows how she made these colorful toe socks. She starts with a regular ol’ pair of socks and adds on the colorful toes. She made them out of felt, but I think you could also use scraps of t-shirt… Read more ...