Weaving with scrap fabric

I've always wanted to learn how to make these!! Etsy posted a great tutorial for these this week, so I thought I'd give it a shot. Here'...

A couple of folks on my Facebook page asked about how I made my scrappy brooches, and as it happens I recently made a step-by-step record of the process. I made this scarf using my overlock/serger…

Check out these cool fabric wrapped balls…what a great way to use some of those fabric scraps you’ve been stashing. Yes, I know you have a pile just like I do! I’m always looking for new ways to use my little bits of fabric. Some of the designer fabrics are too beautiful to waste even… [read more]

Do you have some fabric scraps lying around? Don’t throw them out! Those scraps can be turned into useful household items or beautiful gifts.

Posts about weaving fabric strips written by mulberrypatchquilts

Make your own wooden loom and turn ordinary strips of scrap fabric into beautiful hand-woven swatches.

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Free motion embroidery creates a lot of scrap threads. I don’t throw them out and incorporate them in my art work. Here are a few tips on how to reuse them.

Do you have an over abundance of fabric scraps that you are holding on to, “just in case”? Cintia from My Poppet was doing just that, and then she came up with the clever idea of turning her scraps into pretty twine. You can find the simple tutorial below. Scrap fabric strips in assorted lengths (max 1″ wide) Something to wind your twine on to Scissors For more pictures and the full tutorial, head over to My Poppet.

Fabric Bowls Art and Craft Projects for Kids DIY GIFT MADE WITH UPCYCLED FABRIC SCRAPS #mosswoodconnections #crafts #diygifts #recycledcrafts

Learn how to turn scrap fabric into colorful spools of twine that will brighten any gift or goodie. Tie on gifts or use it for crafts.

Do you have an over abundance of fabric scraps that you are holding on to, “just in case”? Cintia from My Poppet was doing just that, and then she came up with the clever idea of turning her scraps into pretty twine. You can find the simple tutorial below. Scrap fabric strips in assorted lengths (max 1″ wide) Something to wind your twine on to Scissors For more pictures and the full tutorial, head over to My Poppet.

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I'm all about saving time and money. When I first heard of chain-piecing, I really latched onto it. I discovered that not only did it prevent the little bird's nest knot on the underside of the fabric when starting and that it saved thread, (Have you ever noticed how much thread is thrown away as you sew? You could stuff a doll with it!), but it also kept a whole line of pieces together so I didn't have to get up and down as much as I was sewing. I could get into my groove and go. I then…

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I thought it was time I tidied out my felt and wool scraps as the boxes and bags they were in were getting too full. I know it’s really geeky to categorise scraps but whenever I try to find t…

Learn how to turn your fabric scraps into twine! Perfect for sewing projects, wrapping gifts, etc. #DIY #marcia37144

Here are twenty things to make with scrap yarn, fabric, and floss. These projects are great for anytime of the year, and for all skill levels!