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54 Stitches shows how to take your scrap fabrics and turn them into a fun playmat for children. Her example shows how to make a farm scene, but you could easily adapt this same process to make a scene compatible… Read more ... 
Kym from mojo and co shows how to make these darling round coasters from scrap fabric and old CDs. Not only do they give you a reason to raid your scrap bin, but they keep the old CDs from ending… Read more ... 
Joanna from Chubby Hobby shares a tutorial for making this passport cover from scrap fabrics. This case has pockets for holding two passports, as well as driver’s license and other important travel papers. Get the how-to.
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Jessica from The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie shows how to make this poofy fabric flower. The petals are made from small circles of fabric, so feel free to hit your scrap bin for this project. Go to … Read more ... 
Wiener Dog Tricks shares a tutorial for this simple baby dress that you can make without a pattern. Because the different pieces are made out of different fabrics, you can make this out of what you can find in your… Read more ... 
Puking Pastilles shares a tutorial for making this CD organizer for your car. Made with your favorite fabrics, it’s pretty and it’s practical. My favorite combination! Go to the tutorial.
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Mairuru shows how to make a patchwork lanyard out of fabric scraps. I love the mix or color and pattern on the thin cotton straps! Go to the tutorial.
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Sew4Home shows how to make this spooky patchwork bag for trick or treating. You can get all the fabric squares you need out of one charm pack, and still have a handful left over for other scrap projects. Go to … Read more ... 
Mairuru shows what she does with her fabric scraps. She stitches them into long fabric strings that she uses to accent other sewing projects. She also shares a tutorial for making this simple fabric bag that uses a patchwork string… Read more ... 
Kristin from green… it’s the new blue shows how how to make these lovely fabric flowers. What I love about these flowers is that you can make them in virtually any shape. If you can draw it and stitch the… Read more ... 
If you have an overabundance of plastic grocery sacks AND fabric scraps at your house, check out this tutorial by Constança from Saidos de Concha. She shows to make this scrappy grocery sack holder that will keep the leftover… Read more ... 
Lollychops shows a fun project for using up your fabric scraps. She cut out a bunch of butterfly shapes and stacked them, making a fun little embellishment perfect for a brooch or a purse. Or, put a magnet on the… Read more ... 
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 ... 
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 ...