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Moths and other insects are fun to create! Sculpting fabric insects brings awareness to these often overlooked creatures, and by using your stash, remnants, or inherited bag of scraps, you can help to keep fabrics out of the landfill. Blue … Read more ... 
A DIY scrunchie, especially one that can be made to match your dress or blouse, is a “must have” accessory for any girl with long hair. It is difficult to find hair accessories to match all outfits, but with this… Read more ... 
This découpage method for painting with fabric is an easy and beautiful way to use up some of your extra scraps you don’t know what to do with. Make a beautiful flower or any other collage! The mix of colors… Read more ... 
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 ... 
Now that you’re learning to sew, you’ll need a place to keep all of your pins. Here is a simple DIY felt pincushion shaped like a sugar cookie! Complete with your favorite flavor of frosting and colorful sprinkles! A great… 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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ...