Scrapbusters – Page 7

Sewing pattern: Scrapbusting DIY pouf ottoman

December 18, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Scrapbusting DIY pouf ottoman

This DIY pouf ottoman might be the ultimate scrap busting project. Not only is it sewn from larger scraps of fabric, but the stuffing is made from all those fabric scraps. The pouf makes a nice addition to a living… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Upcycled reusable gift tag

December 4, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Keep your holiday green this year by sewing and using these fun fabric gift tags! Personalize each one for your family members and use them year after year. Made with upcycled jeans and cotton scraps, this is an economical way… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Patchwork and felt Christmas ornaments

November 26, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Patchwork and felt Christmas ornaments

These colorful Christmas ornaments combine scrappy patchwork with felt to make pretty and colorful baubles for your tree! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a tutorial showing how to make them! It’s a great scrapbusting project for your smallest fabric scraps!… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Triangle fabric weights

November 16, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Triangle fabric weights

These fabric weights would make an awesome stocking stuffer for a sewist in your life! Or perhaps they’d be a great help for yourself as you sew a stack of handmade gifts for others. Either way, these little triangle fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric wrapped Christmas ornaments

November 13, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Use your scrap fabrics to make colorful ornaments for your Christmas tree! Cintia from My Poppet turned her scrap fabric into fabric twine, which she then used to make these fun ornaments. She has a tutorial showing how she did… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Sashiko coin purse

November 5, 2018 by Anne Weaver

This sashiko coin purse is a pretty way to carry your change (or other small items), and it’s a great scrapbusting project, too! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a sewing tutorial showing how you can make one. Pull out… Read more ...

Tips for organizing your fabric scraps

November 3, 2018 by Anne Weaver

I love my fabric scraps, but sometimes it feels like I’m drowning in them! It’s good to save your scraps but you need a system for organizing and storing them so they’ll be useful to you rather than just in… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Fabric belt using your scraps

October 28, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Fabric belt using your scraps

If you sew, you have scraps. And if you’re like me, you can’t bear to throw them out! Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can use your scraps to make a colorful fabric belt. The scraps give it… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Patchwork potholder

October 10, 2018 by Anne Weaver

A patchwork potholder makes a nice little gift – or an extra something nice for your own kitchen. Plus, youcan use up your scraps! Svetlana from SOTAK Handmade has a tutorial for us showing how. Simple improv piecing makes the… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Mini Christmas stockings

October 8, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Mini Christmas stockings

These mini Christmas stockings are a cute way to wrap a gift or decorate a tree! You can sew them from your fabric scraps. Caroline from Sew Can She has a free sewing pattern and tutorial showing how. The finished… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Scrap fabric owls

September 25, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sew your fabric scraps into adorable fabric owls! Patti from Hearth & Vine shows how easy it is, with a tutorial and a free pattern. Give each little owl his own personality by switching up the fabrics you use or… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Postage stamp pillow

September 23, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Turn your fabric scraps into an adorable postage stamp pillow! Sew a Sarah Ashford shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how. It’s a great project for fabrics with small images. Fussy cut around the small images to make… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: French braid patchwork mug mat

August 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: French braid patchwork mug mat

The French braid patchwork design on this mug mat is a great way to use up your fabric scraps!! Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial showing how. It’s a fun project you can complete in an afternoon and a… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Scrappy sunglasses case with Kantha stitching

August 5, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Scrappy sunglasses case with Kantha stitching

Turn your fabric scraps into something really special with this tutorial from Sara from Radiant Home Studio. She shows how you can create a patchwork sunglasses case with Kantha stitching. The Kantha stitching adds lovely texture and also helps unite… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Dresden Plate Pillow

August 2, 2018 by Anne Weaver

This adorable Dresden Plate pillow is the cutest way to show off some favorite fabric prints! Use up your scraps or showcase coordinates from the same fabric line. Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how you can make a Dresden… Read more ...