Tag: Projects for fabric scraps
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Scrappy Gift Tags
These funky little gift tags are a wonderful handmade embellishment to make your presents look extra pretty, and can go on to become a lovely keepsake from a special occasion. They are also a brilliant scrap-buster project, using up your fabric scraps as well as those half-used bobbins. And they are a great way to […]
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Make your own fabric from scraps
Making your own decorative fabric is a wonderful way to use up left over material, and one of my absolute favourite scrap-buster projects. There are infinite possibilities of colour combinations and, best of all, tonnes of creative and relaxing free motion embroidery. You can’t get this wrong, you can do whatever you fancy. In short, […]
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Tutorial: make a harvest inspired serving mat
This simple sewing project is a great use for fabric scraps, and will make a wonderful centre-piece on your table for family get-togethers around harvest time. Use it to protect your table from dishes and platters of hot food, and give your meal-times a stunning, rustic feel. Follow the sewing tutorial below to make your […]
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Really Simple Sewing Pattern: Pencil Case
I love this sewing pattern! Its free, very easy to follow, and is a brilliant way to build your confidence attaching zips. The tutorial is by Katie from Sweet Verbena, you can find it in this post. Its a wonderful pattern for beginners, as it introduces you to the basics of quilting, AND gets you […]
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Really Simple Sewing Pattern: Glasses Case
This is a really easy to follow, free pattern for a glasses case, which would make the perfect gift for someone. Or indeed to keep for yourself if, like me, you have a habit of leaving yours behind when staying away from home (I now keep this little case in my over-night bag to so […]