Transform your leftover fabrics into unique gifts and accessories with these small sewing projects to decorate your home, or as gifts.
How to Make Twine from Fabric Scraps- turn your fabric scraps into beautiful twine with this easy-to-follow tutorial. Video included!
If you have an overflow of scrap fabric in your craft room you and your family can have lots of fun creating any of these cool scrap fabric projects. These DIY crafts with fabric are great for all ages to get creative with! If you're looking for a perfect upcycled project, here are multiple to choose from.
Huge list of sew and no sew projects for fabric scraps. Make gifts, jewelery or home decor items out of the trimmings, crumbs and other items you would normally toss in the scrap bin.
Sometimes new laces are just the thing to extend the life of a well-loved pair of sneakers. Whether adding a pop of color to a new pair of shoes or replacing a well-worn set of laces, fabric shoelaces instantly add more color. Take the opportunity to customize a pair for all ages!! Consider batch sewing […]
A super quick and easy way to make a potholder with scrap fabric you have lying around. These potholders are the perfect housewarming gift!
In this blog post we wanted to start the new year with 15 Scrap Fabric Project Ideas, perfect for using your left over fabric pieces...
Here are more than a hundred of cute ideas and projects on what to do with the leftover scrap fabric you have at home.
Amazing idea for tiny fabric scraps! Use the tiniest bits of leftover fabric to make beautiful sewing projects by creating your own fabric.
A tutorial on how to make fabric from scrap threads and use your orts. Using wash away stabiliser or dissolvable fabric you can create a new fabric.
Saving sewing scraps for a rainy day? Check out this brilliant tutorial for making your own scrap fabric twine!
SCRAPS - yes we all have them. In fact it's a given that if you are a quilter you are quickly going to build up a scrap stash. I don't know about you but we aren't like those brave souls who can just toss their fabric scraps in the bin. We keep every tiny little scrap because you never know when you might just need that teeny tiny piece of fabric to fill in a spot. So we have a number of easy projects with full tutorials that will help you to clear up at least some of that scrap
Use your scrap of fabric to make larger pieces of fabric. Learn how with this tutorial on how to create fabric yardage out of scraps.
Using my naturally dyed fabric remnants to create this cute pair of kids patchwork pants. An easy and quick sewing tutorial to use up those beautiful scrap fabrics.
Am I the only one that has a basket full of charging cords? It seems that everything has it's own charging cord, and all of the cords ...
How To Make Selvedge Fabric - A Fast & Easy Tute This week I've made a laptop case using selvedges and I thought I'd share with you how I create selvedge fabric. When I buy a piece of fabric I remove the selvedges along both edges by folding the fabric in the correct direction to cut them off as full-length strips. It's up to you how wide you cut them, you may want to cut them wider and see more of the original fabric design. I line the selvedge edge up with a 1" line on the cutting mat and then 1/8" line of my ruler on the next 1" line - lining the ruler over the larger amount of fabric helps hold the fabric in place so it doesn't move while I'm cutting though you do risk making a wrong cut into your selvedge. Update on 11 February 2017 These days I'm cutting my selvedges at 1" instead of 7/8" to allow me to retain more of the print design. The rest of the process of creating the fabric remains exactly the same😊. Update on 11 September 2018 Making fabric from my selvedges has become an important part of my design so these days I have increased the width of the selvedge I cut off a piece of fabric. I'm now cutting at 1-1/8". This gives me more wiggle room for overlapping the fabrics and leaves more of the print section visible on the text selvedge edge. The rest of the process in creating the fabric remains exactly the same😊. To make selvedge fabric first I take a piece of batting or backing fabric - whatever suits the outcome of your project best - and cut it at least an inch wider and longer than the finished size of selvedge fabric that I need. Next, I spray it all over with basting spray such as 505 (temporary/repositionable) fabric spray adhesive - using a repositionable adhesive means you can change the strips around until you're happy with the look. Now comes the fun part - lay your selvedges row by row onto the now sticky backing fabric. Start at the bottom edge of the 'fabric' placing the frayed/finished edge bottom-most. Overlay the next selvedge over the cut raw edge - slightly overlapping it. You may want to vary the amount you overlap the selvedges by so you can see more/less of the colour/design/text. You can use more than one selvedge along a particular row - using up shorter lengths of selvedge - just lay them side by side and leave the side edges raw, any fraying will be minimal and adds to the look of the finished fabric (as in the top row being placed in the photo above) Once the backing batting/fabric is completely covered with selvedges you are ready to sew the selvedges in place. (If you are creating a Quilt As You Go (QAYG) block then at this stage you can spray baste your backing fabric to the made fabric.) The spray basting should hold the selvedge strips firmly in place while you complete this stage. I sew/quilt over the length of the selvedges using my 1/4" foot as a width guide. I choose one very straight edged selvedge as a marker for my first row of stitches and then use this as a loose guide for my next rows 1/8" to 1/4" apart - I'm not looking for a perfectly straight line finish here. Placing the stitch lines so close together firmly fastens down all the selvedge edges and creates the fabric. There're other methods of attaching selvedges that leave the finished edge of each selvedge strip loose from the background fabric but this I like that my method ensures each strip is well attached and often I use a contrasting thread so the stitching becomes part of the finished design also. Here's a finished QAYG selvedge block that I made last year as part of my Something NEW Sampler Quilt. This block contains selvedges from all the fabrics used in making the quilt. This is how the back of the fabric will look - in this case, you're seeing the backing fabric of the QAYG block but if you've just used a backing fabric or batting then you'll see that instead. Once you've finished your 'made' selvedge fabric then you can trim the edges/cut the fabric to size and use in your chosen project. And that's all there is to making selvedge fabric!!! Check out my other Selvedge posts: This time, I used it to make a laptop case Crazy about that Kaffe Fassett blue Millefiore lining I love selvedge fabric - it's so individual and scrappy looking, there's always something to look at and read! I've wondered about crocheting/knitting with my selvedges too - have you tried it? I've crocheted/knitted with lots of materials in the past - one of my favourites is plastic carrier bags - great for making waterproof garden table place/drink mats and chair covers but that's a whole other post! Do you save your selvedges? If you do then share what you've made and if you've used a different method to make selvedge fabric tell us about that too. Updated On 21 April 2014: The laptop case was a present for my daughter's friend Hayley and here's a photo Flicky sent me of Hayley with her case which she tells me she uses every day. The photo is also proof that the sun does shine sometimes in St Andrews, Scotland! Updated at 11 September 2018 I've used a piece of selvedge fabric for a cushion back - I looove how this looks, don't you? See more about this cushion here in this blog post. and another I made last year - read more about it here. How To Make Selvedge Fabric - A Fast & Easy Tute Featured On: Clicking on an image will take you through to the new page of crafty goodness :) Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only, no payment or commission is received on click-throughs and opinions are my own.
Autumn bears beautiful gifts for those looking for seasonal colors. Today, I'm sharing a natural dyeing tutorial. To dye linen pants I collected oak leaves. Alternatives for making grey are oak galls, alder cones, acorns, or black tea. These dyes contain high concentrations of tannins, which can be modified with iron.
Make a fun diy fidget toy using our free sewing template. This diy marble maze toy is a great diy present for kids. Must-make!
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please see our disclosure policy. Get creative with 30 no-sew fabric crafts! Each project is easy, perfect fo
Here are more than a hundred of cute ideas and projects on what to do with the leftover scrap fabric you have at home.
If you're a quilter , you know the pain of having a huge fabric scrap pile and nothing to do
20 Fun No-Sew Fabric Crafts from some amazing bloggers, curated by littleredwindow.com!
Upcycling clothes is a great way to dcorate on a budget. Check out these easy and cheap home decor ideas you can make by reusing and repurposing old clothes. Learn what to do with stained or torn clothes with these DIY home decor crafts.
Has anyone ever been summoned to Jury Duty? I haven’t. Ever. Until today…..my 32rd birthday. (Shouldn’t there be a law that excludes you
Quilt batting scraps can be used for number of things. Watch this video to learn clever uses for batting scraps.
If you haven't tried making fabric scrap twine before, and if you have an abundant stash of fabric remnants, then there's no time like the present.
DIY Fabric Jelly Beans Microwavable Hand Warmers Free Sewing Pattern
Whether you sew or not, these delightful fabric crafts can be made with scraps, from your closet, or even linens from the thrift store.
In today's blog post I am sharing with you one hundred mixed media ideas for creating awesome DIY Postcards! Enjoy! Video: 100 DIY Postcard Ideas Watch this video for all those ideas! It moves quickly but you can paus or re-watch as many times as you like. let me know in the comments if you
Have scrap fabric you're not sure what to do with? You'll love this scrap busting tutorial -- RIBBON! From 1/4 yard of fabric you can make 11 yards!
DIY Scented sachets are an easy way to freshen up your linen cabinet, drawers and closets. These fabric drawer sachets are made with rice and essential oils.
Single use dryer sheets are filled with toxins that transfer to your clothes and your body. Reusable dryer sheets are simple to make, and much prettier too! Get the full tutorial here.
A round up of over 40 ideas for what to do with knit fabric scraps. Lots of ideas for how to use knit fabric scraps up.
Fleece is an incredibly versatile material you can use for craft projects. Engage your creative side with these DIY project ideas for kids, teenagers, and adults!
25 Scrap Yarn Projects to use up all those bits of Leftover Yarn
Clear out your left over fabrics with over 100 free scrap fabric projects. This mega list will have you sewing your stash and ready for a shopping trip!
