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Looking in my sewing room, I spotted a roll of nylon cord next in my leftover fabric basket. There’s not much fabric left in the basket, but there’s a lot of cord. I thought a little bit about what I… Read more ... 
Make your own hippo softie toy! A simple sewing project for kids using scrap felt and a needle and thread! Such a sweet and simple way to make your own stuffed animal! A great way to teach kids to… Read more ... 
This coffee cosy is wider than normal, making it perfect for larger hands or cold hands like mine. These oversized holders are the perfect man cup cozy. These cup cozies make wonderful gifts at Christmas time, pair them with a… Read more ... 
Do you have a spare 10 mins? Then you can sew up your own quick face mask. This mask design or sewing pattern is great for anyone who wants to make masks quickly and efficiently.
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Do you ever get in the mood to make a scrappy patchwork project, but don’t want to tackle an entire quilt? This little heart-shaped pincushion by Crafty Staci is the perfect solution! It’s also a great scrap buster, as the… Read more ... 
Sew your fabric scraps into reusable face wipes! It’s a bright and fun scrap sewing project that is eco friendly and so easy everyone can try! Lorelei Jayne has an easy DIY sewing tutorial showing how to sew resuable face… Read more ... 
Make scrap fabric butterflies to bring color and happiness to Spring with a free sewing pattern and tutorial from Cucicucicoo. Decorate your home or neighborhood, accessorize your look by making a headband or pin, or make a darling baby mobile! … Read more ... 
Perfect for an Easter tree or some pretty spring branches from the garden, these scrap fabric ornaments are fast and easy to make. In addition, they are a great way to use up those leftover scraps you may have from… Read more ... 
Wear a rainbow in your hair!! Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how you can make this pretty hair accessory. It’s cute for all ages to wear – little girls, teens, women. You can make it from your scrap fabric,… Read more ... 
Made up like itty bitty love letters, these little fabric envelopes are an adorable way to present a gift card to someone this Valentine’s Day! And after the gift card is spent, you can continue to use the envelope to… Read more ... 
What’s not to love about this scrappy heart pillow? Jessica Dayon has a tutorial for you over at Therm O Web so you can make one of your own. The red and white prints are sweet for Valentine’s Day! You… Read more ... 
Do you wear a name badge at work? Becky at Patchwork Posse shows how you can sew a pretty lanyard with a ribbon sewn down the middle. Her fabric lanyard is so much prettier than those standard work-issued lanyards. If… Read more ... 
These chapstick holders are quick to sew from your fabric scraps, and they make great little gifts! Especially during the winter, when the cold air leaves many of us with chapped lips. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews… Read more ... 
This quiet book is easy to make, a great way to use up fabric scraps, and makes a fun gift for a baby or toddler. Each page is a simple 9-patch quilt block featuring a different color of the rainbow. … Read more ... 
Sew your fabric scraps up into an adorable patchwork pincushion! Petra from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can make this patchwork pincushion from half-square triangle blocks. It’s a great way to use your scraps to make something useful for… Read more ...