Scrapbusters – Page 17

Tutorial: Scrap flannel handwarmers

November 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

What feels more cozy in the fall than flannel? Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can use scraps of flannel to make handwarmers. Just heat them in the microwave and tuck them into your coat pocket on a cold… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy tufted pincushion

November 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Vicky from Mad for Fabric shares a tutorial for making a scrappy tufted pincushion. She includes a free pattern. The tufted button center and stitches around the wedge shaped pieces give it a pretty flower shape. If you have small… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilt-as-you-go pot holder with pocket

November 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can use a quilt-as-you-go technique to create a pot holder from your fabric scraps. They’re a generous 9″ square, with a pocket on the back for your hand. Make a few to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric braided friendship bracelets

November 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

These braided scrap fabric friendship bracelets look like they would be so much fun to make – and to give! Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you to make them. Click… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork and pom pom tea towels

October 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can use your fabric scraps and some pom pom trim to make pretty patchwork tea towels for your kitchen. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to do it. With the pom pom trim, they’re probably… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tied fabric scrap wreath

October 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make a tied fabric scrap wreath. Make it in earth tones for a lovely autumn wreath! All you need is gardening wire (or a clothes hanger) and strips of… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Scrap Fabric Dresden Apron

October 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can create this scrappy Dresden apron. The apron is pieced from strips of fabric. You can use a pre-cut roll of fabric strips, or just raid your scrap bin to find some strips. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Laminate liberty scrap zippered pouch

October 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Vicky from Mad for Fabric came into some tiny Liberty scraps. Liberty fabric is like gold for sewists – even the tiniest scraps. Vicky used some iron-on vinyl to turn these tiny scraps into a patchwork zippered pouch. The iron-on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Speedy Patchwork Tote in 3 Sizes

October 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make her Speedy Patchwork Tote in 3 sizes. Her patchwork method makes quick work of sewing all those squares together. And check out the perfectly matched corners! The small tote measures … Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap busting owl pouch

September 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make this adorable owl zippered pouch – and use up some of your smaller fabric scraps in the process. Each of the feathers is made from a different scrap… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy Trim Pillow

September 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A scrap trim pillow like this one is a fun way to use your tiniest fabric scraps. I’m loving the mix of color and pattern and shape! Jennifer Jangles shares a tutorial showing how to make it over at The … Read more ...

Tutorial: Knotted fabric bow clip

September 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sara from The Sara Project shows how you can make this awesome knotted fabric bow clip. You can make them from smaller scraps of fabric, and they’d look so cute in your hair – just like you’d tied a little… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork scrunched fabric pumpkins

September 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Angel from Fleece Fun shows how you can make these gorgeous patchwork scrunched fabric pumpkins. She shows them from Minky, but you can use any fabric – quilting cottons, burlap, velvet, and more. The patchwork makes this a great scrapbusting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shabby flowers from your ribbon scraps

September 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Charlene at Paper and Ink Playground shares a tutorial at May Arts blog shows how you can make these beautiful shabby flower blooms out of scrap ribbon and tulle. I have a stash of vintage seam binding that I know… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric autumn leaves

September 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These scrap fabric autumn leaves are making me happy today. The colors, the textures, the little embellishments that give each one its own personality. Donna (purl3agony) shows how you can make them. Put them on sticks to use as table… Read more ...