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Tutorial: Wheel of Fortune coasters

February 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

With Chinese New Year approaching (Feb 14), why not make a set of Wheel of Fortune coasters? Craft Passion has the how-to. She shows hers made out of Chinese silks. It’s expensive fabric, but you’d only be using scraps and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stacked fabric and button flower

February 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Make a stacked fabric flower with this tutorial from Debbie at Squiggly Twigs Designs. She was inspired by similar flowers made from paper and brads as scrapbooking embellishments. Use the fabric flower as an embellishment for hair accessories or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage-inspired potholders from recycled materials

January 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lola Nova shares a tutorial on her blog for making these lovely vintage-inspired potholders. You can make them from all recycled materials. Grab your fabric scraps and any bits and bobs of lace or doilies you have stashed away, and… Read more ...

Cool idea: Serged fabric ribbon

January 30, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If you’re gifting one of your sewing projects, why not use the scraps to create some coordinating ribbon? Cheryl from A Pretty Cool Life serged some printed cotton to create this pretty fabric ribbon. Read more at her blog.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Create a unique scrapbook from stitched fabrics

January 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from The Polkadot Chair and May and Mae shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for this lovely fabric scrapbook. Instead of using paper and glue for the pages, she stitches designer fabrics to canvas to create a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tea towel makeover with scrap fabric and trim

January 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Simple tea towels get a makeover in this tutorial by La Tempête from Tempest Ahoy shares a tutorial. She shows how to add a strip of fabric and trim to take a towel from plain to super cute. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric flowers with gathered petals

January 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Crafty Wanna Bee shows how she makes these fabric flowers with petals that are gathered around a yo-yo center. They’d make great embellishments for hair accessories, purses, or jackets. Grab your scrap bin and make up a bunch! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork zippered wristlet

January 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog for making this zippered wristlet. Use scraps from your favorite fabrics to create the patchwork stripes. Get the how-to. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy scrap fabric barrettes

January 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The smallest bits of fabric in your stash are just the right size for making these fabric barrettes. Becca from Blue Cricket Design shows you how. Get the tutorial. [photo from Blue Cricket Design] [tags]sewing, tutorial, scrap, fabric,… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Pig softie

January 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amida from Journey Into Unschooling had some scrap fabric and a bit of stuffing. A quick handdrawn pattern and a sewing session later, she had this sweet little pig softie. Read more about her project at Journey Into Unschooling. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a fabric watchband

January 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jen from Cre8tive Quilter shows how to give your watch a quick facelift with a new watchband from your favorite fabrics. It sports a D-ring closure. They’re quick to make from and require only small strips of fabric. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a fold-up laundry bag

January 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Craft Leftovers has the how-to for making this laundry bag that folds and Snaps

into a small square for storage in between laundry trips. The handles from braided fabric scraps add a pop of color. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy scarf

January 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth guest blogs at Make It From Scratch with a tutorial for making these pretty scrappy scarves. If you’ve got any fabric scraps left over from your Christmas sewing, this is a great… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy fabric flower corsage

December 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home has the how-to for making this pretty flower corsage. Hit your scrap bin for the small bits of fabric you’ll need to create the look. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Tea Rose Home… Read more ...

Printable: Easy Christmas tags using fabric scraps

December 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Every year I have these visions of perfectly wrapped Christmas presents with beautiful handmade tags. And every year the reality of the hustle and bustle sinks in and I end up with hum-drum wrapping using store-bought tags or folded over… Read more ...