Scrap Fabric – Page 73

Cool idea: Fabric scrap scented sachets as party favors

September 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The next time you host a wedding shower or bachelorette party, don’t head to the party store for favors. Head to your fabric stash instead. That’s what Treats & Tricks did, and came out with scented sachets to give out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cheater patchwork detailing

September 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Joan from Nini Makes shares an ingenious method for making faux patchwork detailing. It’s perfect for using up tiny scraps of fabric, and the result looks like you put far more effort into it than you really did. You can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas ornaments from fabric and felt scraps

September 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how to take your fabric and felt scraps and make a set of fabulous Christmas ornaments. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, scrap, Christmas, ornament[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Child’s wool scarflette

September 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver 4 Comments

Several years ago, my dear friend Scarlett gave my daughter a little fleece scarflette. Not only did it keep her neck warm, but the smaller size and hook & loop tape closure made it easy for her to put on… Read more ...

Cool idea: Rag rug from oilcloth

September 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kelly from Oilcloth Addict shares her latest project in process. It’s a rag rug made out of her scraps of oilcloth, which will make it an all-weather rag rug. What a cool idea!! Read more about her project at Oilcloth… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini fabric braided rug

September 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Wee Folk Art shows how to make this mini fabric braided rug using your scrap fabric. The small size (less than 5″) makes it a perfect coaster. It would also make a great rug for a child’s dollhouse. Go to … Read more ...

sewing Tutorial: Use your scrap fabric to make shelter dog beds

September 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Vicki Welsh from Field Trips in Fiber has been using her scrap fabrics to make dog beds for her local animal shelter. I love this idea so much!! It made my heart sing a little to think about how her … Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork camera strap

September 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Fabric Family and Fun shows how you can use charm squares (or any small fabric scraps) to make this pretty patchwork camera strap. Get the how-to. [photo from Fabric Family and Fun] [tags]sewing, tutorial, patchwork, camera, strap[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make fabric stencils using paper punches

September 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made these fabric stencils, but instead of cutting the shapes out herself she used paper punches from her scrapbooking supplies. Brilliant! Read how she did it at Lil Blue Boo. [photo from Lil Blue… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Bunting with hearts and flowers

August 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Karin from The Mrs. shows the bunting she just finished for her daughter. She departed from the traditional triangular shaped pennants and instead created a bunting with fabric hearts and flowers. She pieced them from scraps, including scraps from fabrics… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric paper dolls

August 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff shares her idea for turning her fabric scraps into a fun activity for a little one. The fabric scraps are turned into clothes for a printed paper doll. Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Review: Mighty Mendit and Mighty Gemit

August 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

I recently had the opportunity to review the Mighty Mendit

permanent bonding agent for fabric, and the Mighty Gemit embellishing adhesive. I had seen the advertisements on television, and was curious to see how well it worked. I cleared my… Read more ...