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The wavy stripes on this pillow are all made from scraps of wool fabric. I’m loving all the colors and prints! Jessica from Chambray Blues has a tutorial showing how to make it. It looks like it would take a… Read more ... 
Chelsea from Sew Simple Home shows how to make the cutest mini backpack coin pouch! Not only are they adorable, but you can use your fabric scraps to make them! She has a tutorial and a free pattern you can… Read more ... 
Embrace your inner 80s child by hand sewing your own scrunchie hair elastics! Lisa at Cucicucicoo has a tutorial showing how. These are easy even for beginner sewists and are great gifts. Make them for you and your daughter, and… Read more ... 
These fabric bowl cozies keep your soup warm and protect your hands from a hot dish. Heather from Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how you can sew some bowl cozies. Her tutorial includes two methods, both of them easy. … Read more ... 
Simple Simon & Co. has a great idea for using your fabric scraps. Turn them into patchwork gift wrap ribbons! The idea is so simple – and so smart! You’ll use up your scraps and you’ll save money on gift… Read more ... 
Coasters are fun scrappy projects that make for great gifts! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has rounded up 12 free coaster sewing tutorials that use your fabric scraps. Patchork or applique, or just simple squares – there are lots of ways… Read more ... 
Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can sew this triangle zipper pouch. The long skinny pouch is perfect for holding pens and pencils, but it would also make a nice toiletry pouch. Get some cute fabrics and sew a… Read more ... 
These leaf coasters will brighten up any table! Sedef from Down Grapevine Lane shares the free pattern and tutorial at Diary of a Quilter. They’re great for using scraps or smaller cuts of fabric like fat quarters. I’m loving… Read more ... 
Are you looking for a DIY kitchen decor and quick sewing projects? These cloud shaped pot holders are the perfect easy sewing project. You can use any cotton fabric you already have around, think of all the scrap fabric you… Read more ... 
Here’s a cute but functional way to get sewing tools and notions under control using an old kitchen canister and fabric scraps! Borei Designs shows how you how in this tutorial. The jar holds smaller sewing notions, while the under… Read more ... 
With some fabric scraps and her free pattern, Sew Crafty Me shows how you can create these unique fabric coasters shaped like jigsaw puzzle pieces. It’s an easy project you can make in afternoon and makes a fun accent for… Read more ... 
Use your fabric scraps to add a message to a plain tote bag! Havalah from Sisters What! shows how to do it, with no sewing required. This would make a great teacher gift, personalized with the teacher’s name! Her tutorial… Read more ... 
These earrings are a fun way to use your scraps! And they’d make a cute handmade gift for Mother’s DAy! Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how to make them. Use novelty fabrics and fussy cut to get… Read more ... 
If you love the look of a scrunchie but prefer to wear barrettes in your hair, then the scrunchie barrette is for you! It looks like a scrunchie, but the fabric is gathered on a barrette
instead of elastic. I’ve… Read more ... 
Show mom how she fills the house with love with this DIY felt Mother’s Day bookmark! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a tutorial and free pattern for making it. It’s easy to make from felt and scrap fabric. An elastic… Read more ...