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Anything But Normal creates these large storage buckets by covering an old laundry bucket with scrapbook paper (paint bucket would also work), and then sews a fabric liner. See how she does it.
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Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make these soft coasters from scrap fabric. Dig through your scrap bins and make up a batch. Get the how-to.
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Crafting a Green World shows how to make a pennant banner using scrap fabric. Get the tute!
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Dana from MADE shows how she reuses fabric scraps when wrapping gifts. She pairs long ribbons made from leftover fabric with plain brown paper sacks. Read more about this cool idea on her blog.
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Dress up a plain tank with these fun straps made from braided fabric. My Mama Made It shows you how. Get the how-to.
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Here’s a project for all you scrap-hoarders out there – turn your fabric scraps into colorful magnets. Find out how from Make It and Love It. Get the tutorial.
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If you’re thinking that My Mind’s Eye sells scrapbook paper, you’re right. But now they also design fabric for Riley Blake Designs. Their first line is Just Dreamy, a fabric version of a previous scrapbook paper line. (I have… Read more ... 
This napkin ring tutorial from Merriment Design is fabric scrap-happy and recyclicioius. The base of the napkin ring is a section cut from a thick cardboard tube (e.g., Saran Wrap tube). The fabric covers can easily be cut from you… Read more ... 
Moda Bake Shop shows how to make these fun summer placemats out of clear vinyl and fabric scraps. They also show how to make a set of fabric napkins to match. Get the tutorial.
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Instructables user madebytrish shares what she does with her fabric scraps. She sews them into cute fabric flower brooches. Get the how-to.
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Does your fabric stash overflow? Is it a disorganized, tumbling mess? If so, then try making some of these fabric organizers from scrap cardboard. Kandra from My Life shows you how. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Make It and Love It shares a tutorial for making a scrappy camera strap. This is a great way to use up some of those fabric scraps!! Get the tutorial.
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Suzanne from Suzanne’s Crazy for Collars shows how to make these colorful chokers using covered buttons. There’s actually no sewing involved in this project, but it uses fabric scraps, buttons, and ribbons – items that tend to multiply in productive… Read more ... 
CREATE STUDIO shares a tutorial for making a fabric basket that hangs in the crib to hold toys. How clever! If you sewed any of the curtains or bumpers for the nursery, chances are you have scraps that will match… Read more ...