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Tutorial: Fabric bookmark and penholder

April 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Twelve Crafts Till Christmas shows how to make a fabric bookmark and pen holder rolled into one. This quick little project uses small bits of fabric, so dig out your scrap bin and make a stack for your gift stash. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Hanging sachet from a dryer sheet

April 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Charissa from Growing Up With Charissa and Footprints shows how to make a hanging sachet. The pouch is made from a used dryer sheet and a scrap of fabric. Brilliant!! Go to the tutorial. Easy Lavender Sachets Sewing Tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork pencil pouch with zipper

March 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Little Big Girl and LBG Studio shares a tutorial for making a pretty patchwork pencil pouch. The patchwork strip allows you to show off your favorite fabric prints, even if you only have small scraps left. Go to … Read more ...

Free pattern: Saturday Market Skirt

March 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sandi Henderson shares a free pattern for her Saturday Market Skirt at her blog, Portabellopixie. It’s an excerpt from her soon-to-be-released book Sewing Bits & Pieces: 35 Projects Using Fabric Scraps. Go to the free pattern. [photo… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Monster softies from recycled jeans

March 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

John Murphy from Stupid Creatures appears on an episode of Threadbanger showing how to make a monster softie. Their bodies are made from recycled jeans and scrap fabrics. Go to the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew?… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Needle organizer and scrap catcher

March 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Walter + Veronica share their latest project on their blog – a scrap catcher and sewing machine needle organizer/pincushion all in one. The grid on the pincushion portion has squares designated for different fabric types. This way you can easily… Read more ...

Tutorial: Update a plain tee by adding a bow

March 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar uses a scrap of fabric, a button, and a length of crocheted trim to dress up a plain tee. I love the asymmetry of the bow on just one shoulder! Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a ruffle bib for baby

March 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs over at Sew Lovely Life with a tutorial for making a baby bib striped with ruffles. Not only is this a stinkin’ cute bib for little girls, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy scaley zippered pouch

March 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lia from Lia’s Space shares a tutorial for making this scrap-happy scaley zippered pouch. I love the mix of color and print!! The individual scales are made from scraps of fabric. Dig through your scrap bin and make yourself a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Strappy top for a Groovy Girl

March 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Last week I showed how to make an A-line skirt for a Groovy Girl. Now let’s make the strappy top to match. This little top is a quick sew and can be made out of smallish scraps of fabric. Dig… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy clutch purse

March 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make this fun little clutch purse. The smaller size is perfect for a night out, and it also means that you can make it out of smaller pieces of fabric. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Raw-edge wrapped rag bracelets

February 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Gay from It’s a Hodgepodge Life shows how to make a set of raw-edge wrapped rag bracelets. It’s a fast project and you can make them from the tiniest strips of fabric. When my fabric scraps are too small for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric dress-up doll and number magnet sets

February 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows a fun use for your fabric scraps. Turn them into magnets using peel & stick sheet magnets. She shows how she made a set of magnetic dress-up dolls as well as a set of… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Rolled fabric flowers

February 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Rhonna Farrer shares a video tutorial at House of 3 that shows how to make these vintage-inspired rolled fabric flowers. The pearls make them look like little birds’ nests! She shows it with strips of ink-jet printed silks, but I… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric scarf

February 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jo Jo & Sew made this gorgeous scarf out of scrap fabrics. The layers of delicate fabrics are both sophisticated and romantic. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to. [photo from Jo Jo & … Read more ...