Scrap Fabric – Page 69

Free pattern: Bullfinch scrap fabric ornament

January 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Sew, Mama, Sew! for a free pattern for making this little bullfinch ornament made from bits and pieces of scrap fabric. It’s an excerpt from the book Scandinavian Stitches by Kajsa Wikman. Go to the free pattern.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled vinyl and fabric flower

January 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

I know there are tons of fabric flower tutorials out there, but I thought I’d add one of my own to the mix. It’s made from two stacked layers, each of which is free-motion stitched with a bright orange thread. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Stacked fabric flower with sparkles

January 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares a tutorial for making fancy stacked fabric flowers. Gorgeous! They’re made from scraps of dressy fabric left over from a previous refashion. The sequins and beads add sparkle, and they were already on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated headband

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make this pleated headband. It takes just a small rectangle of fabric, so you could most likely make one out of the scraps from the next garment you make and have… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric bead necklace

January 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Pascale from // between the lines // shares a tutorial for turning fabric strips and bits of wool roving into a pretty piece of jewelry. The long strips of fabric form a necklace, with the roving inside to form the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric scrap bookmarks

January 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Agi from The Crafty Side shows how to turn some of your smallest fabric scraps into cute bookmarks. They’re quick to make, and would be great little “I thought of you” gifties. Get the tutorial. [photo from The Crafty … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew sculpted fabric flowers

January 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

How About Orange has the how-to for making these cute cute cute fabric flower – no sewing required. You can make them from small pieces of fabric, so pull out the scrap bin for this one. Get the tute.… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little softie doll

January 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Indie Tutes shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a little softie doll. You can easily personalize this doll with fabric choice or the insertion of a bell or crinkle plastic in the body. I love the scrappy look… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork throw pillows

January 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

What to do with all of the bits and pieces of fabric left over from previous projects? Why, stitch them together to make a new patchwork piece of fabric! And then use that patchwork fabric to make a pretty throw… Read more ...

Tutorial: Braided t-shirt knit coasters

January 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If you do sewing projects from old t-shirts, chances are you have a bag or two (or three? or four?) of knit scraps. Carolyn from Homework shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to braid strips of knit fabric… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Ruffled hot cup cozy

January 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make this hot cup cozy. The ruffled fabric sleeve takes the place of the throw-away paper ones you find at the coffee shop. This one is so much prettier, and earth-friendlier too! Get the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy fabric Valentine’s garland