Scrapbusters – Sewing

Sewing tutorial: Patchwork pincushion

December 11, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This patchwork pincushion is a great scrapbusting project that also makes a nice gift for someone who sews. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make this adorable little mini patchwork pincushion. You can use your… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Fabric twine potholders

October 15, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Fabric twine is a fun way to use up your fabric scraps! Cut them and twist them into colorful fabric twine! But then… what do you do with the fabric twine? Patti from Hearth and Vine shows how you can… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Scrapbusting fabric coasters

September 27, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew your fabric scraps into coasters that are perfect for gift giving! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a tutorial showing how to create these pretty scrap fabric coasters. It’s a quick and easy and practical way… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Easy fabric jar opener

September 9, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Happiest Camper Homestead shows how you can sew these easy fabric jar openers. They make great gifts, and they’re fast to sew! They’re also a great scrapbusting project, so pull out your scrap bin and sew up a stack of… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Fabric scrap memory game

August 11, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Matching scraps can be easily turned into a cute set of fabric cards for a memory game. Damjana at www.applegreencottage.com has made a great fabric memory game set that can turn into a cute diy birthday present for children and… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Hand Sewn Scrunchie

July 21, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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 ...

Sewing tutorial: Cut Fabric Letters on Bag

May 7, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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 ...

Sewing tutorial: Scrap fabric hexie earrings

May 6, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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 ...

Sewing tutorial: Scrunchie barrette

May 2, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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 ...

Sewing tutorial: Felt mother’s day bookmark

April 17, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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 ...

Fresh fabric scrap tutorial round-up

March 27, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I always love a good scrap sewing project! It seems the more I sew, the more scraps I have and I can’t bear to throw them away! Especially not when you can sew those scraps into cute things. Stephanie from… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Pixelated Easter egg throw pillow

March 25, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This fun and festive Easter pattern is easy to sew and is also a great way to use up fabric scraps! Claudia from Creating with Claudia has a free pattern for making this patchwork pillow cover. Pull out your scrap… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Mini fabric Easter basket

March 22, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This little basket is perfect when you need to hold just one egg or some candies. Great decor for your Easter table! Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how you can make one. Or a bunch, because this… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Spring butterfly hair bow

March 11, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These butterfly hair bows are so cute for spring! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how you can make them. The colors and patterns are so pretty as butterfly wings! You can use your scraps – or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric covered Easter eggs, no sewing required

March 5, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Use your fabric scraps to make these pretty Easter eggs! Cintia from My Poppet Makes shows how you can make fabric covered Easter eggs, with no sewing required. They’d be so pretty sitting in a bowl or hanging from the… Read more ...

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