Sewing for Halloween: Candy Corn Coasters
/Today we continue our feature on Halloween with this super cute Candy Corn tutorial by Laura. Not only is this a cute holiday craft its also a great scrap buster!
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Today we continue our feature on Halloween with this super cute Candy Corn tutorial by Laura. Not only is this a cute holiday craft its also a great scrap buster!
Read MoreToday we are sharing an adorable dress with a skirt that is WOW-worthy! The Little Gypsy Queen Dress from Handmaidens Cottage. Plus we have a 50% code for you to save on the pattern!
Read MoreWhat do you do with all of your scrap fabrics?!? When you really think about it scraps are really versatile. Sometimes I use them to make baby clothes, sometimes my kids use them to practice sewing but today I'm going to show you how to make a scrap wreath!
First gather your supplies, you need pinking rotary cutter, scraps and a wire wreath. For this project I decided to use all pink scraps so my wreath would match my sewing area.
Now let's get started
1. Cut scraps into 5” x 3/4” strips
2. Then tie the strips around the wires of the wreath. I prefer to make my wreaths full so I push the strips together and I tie them to each wire on the wreath.
That's it, you're finished!
We're still working through those scraps as we gear up for Back to School Sewing. Sarah is sharing her scrap projects and an adorable Free Motion Applique pattern from Stitch Art. FMA is a great way to use up small scraps and customize your kids' wardrobes.
We're continuing our scrap swap, and today's post is very special - this project is a great one for scraps, and will help girls across the world attend school. As we gear up to sew cute clothes for our kiddos as they head back to school - please consider sewing up a purse or two to make sure that girls in Africa will be able to attend school!!!
When you are working with scraps, you may have a piece you love, but not enough of it to create the pattern you want. This is when piecing is your best friend. Fabrics don't have to be a perfect match in order to work well together. Play around and have fun until you create a look you love.
Today we are back with a bunch of fun inspirational projects to use up those woven scraps that you have sitting around. If you think your scraps are only good for a trash heap, or stuffing a pillow - think again!!!!!
Here at PR, we love breathing new life into scraps - and as we head into Back to school season, it seemed the appropriate time to once again hold a PR scrap swap. We will spend all of August inspiring you to sew for school (both Uniform and Free Style), so clear out some space and sew up some scraps!!!
So we are wrapping up scrap swap week with a ton of great knit projects to get your creative juices flowing as you head into the weekend! We hope you are inspired by these projects, share what you've sewn with scraps on our Facebook Page and instagram #bustascrap. If your scraps aren't inspiring you, find a sewing friend to trade with - it seriously is like Christmas morning.
Today we are going to look at how awesome scraps can be for adding some new creations to your and your kiddos' wardrobes. Check out Jeanine, Larissa, Nicole, and Sarah's creations....
Welcome back to Scrap Swap week - where we show off all the scraps we traded here at PR and inspire you to take those scraps and use them up! Today we are taking a look at small to medium size woven scraps, and what you can do with them. Check out Carrie, Kara, Gloria, and Larrisa's creations and start sewing up those scraps today!
Hey everyone!! Now that we all have our back to school wardrobes, it’s time to add some accesories. My daughter loves wearing headbands but they can really start adding up so I end up making a lot of them. I got a nice pile of scrap fabrics sent to me and they were the perfect selection for headbands. The first one is super quick and easy to make.
Supplies:
Headband (you can buy them in lots on Etsy or just reuse your daughter’s old ones)
Scrap fabric
Buttons, beads, jewels, or other findings
Glue gun
Millinery leaves
Step 1:
Tear a stip of fabric about 2-3 inches wide and tie a knot in the end.
Step 2:
Fold the strip in half length wise and and start twisting and wrapping it around the knot to form the rosette, adding hot glue as you go. You can add as many twists as you want for different looks.
Step 3:
When you get to the end, just tuck it under the bottom and glue it. Turn it over and you have a nice rosette.
Step 4:
I Like adding Millinery leaves to all my rosettes. You can find them on Etsy. This is also the point where you can add a button or beads or some other little decoration. My daughter picked wooden beads for hers.
Step 5:
Cut a circle about the size of your rosette.
Step 6:
Glue your flower to the headband and then glue the circle to the back to make it nice and neat. Voila!!
Supplies
Scrap fabrics
Tapestry needle and thread
Headband
Glue gun
Button
Step 1:
Take your scrap fabrics and cut circles. I like to fold in fourths so I have 4 circle the same size of each fabric. Your circles don’t need to be perfect. Imperfections make them even better! I use anywhere from 3-6 different fabrics. Cut each fabric slightly smaller.
Step 2:
Take the largest circles and fold them in quarter. Overlap the points and put in a few stitches so it resembles a circle.
Step 3:
Following the same steps, add layers of petals. The more you add, the tougher it will be to push the needle through so you may need to use a thimble.
Step 4:
Add a button to the center with the glue gun
Step 5:
I used an old headband that my daughter broke, so before I glue the flower on, I wrap it in coordinating fabric first.
Step 6:
Glue the flower to the headband and add a circle of fabric to the back to cover all the stitches. And there you have a fun little headband to add to your daughter’s wardrobe!
Today we continue our feature on Halloween with this super cute Candy Corn tutorial by Laura. Not only is this a cute holiday craft its also a great scrap buster!
Today we are sharing an adorable dress with a skirt that is WOW-worthy! The Little Gypsy Queen Dress from Handmaidens Cottage. Plus we have a 50% code for you to save on the pattern!
Follow along with tutorial to make your own vintage inspired spool wreath. Perfect use of those scraps you love and would make an amazing keepsake or gift.
Follow this tutorial to make your own Memory Match Game from your fabric scraps.
Follow along with this tutorial to make a scrappy, reverse appliqué pillow cover. This project is perfect for using up your scraps or even commemorating special fabrics into a fun project!
Today we are showing you how to use your scraps with a kid friendly project: friendship bracelets! This fun tutorial shows you how to make this quick and kid friendly, no-sew project.
Today we are looking at an embellishment that is taking the sewing world by storm - Free Motion applique, or FMA, gives your creative outlet a new lease on life as you essentially get to 'sketch' on fabric with your sewing machine. This is fun and free form, and has few rules; so you really get to create in your style to end up with unique garments for your children's clothing and your own!
Today we are going to look at how awesome scraps can be for adding some new creations to your and your kiddos' wardrobes. Check out Jeanine, Larissa, Nicole, and Sarah's creations....
Follow along with tutorial to make your own vintage inspired spool wreath. Perfect use of those scraps you love and would make an amazing keepsake or gift.
Follow this tutorial to make your own Memory Match Game from your fabric scraps.
Follow along with this tutorial to make a scrappy, reverse appliqué pillow cover. This project is perfect for using up your scraps or even commemorating special fabrics into a fun project!
Today we are showing you how to use your scraps with a kid friendly project: friendship bracelets! This fun tutorial shows you how to make this quick and kid friendly, no-sew project.
Need a fun and creative way to use up your fabric scraps? This tutorial will walk you through weaving fabric to make a beatiful cube design.
Follow along with tutorial to make your own vintage inspired spool wreath. Perfect use of those scraps you love and would make an amazing keepsake or gift.
Read MoreFollow this tutorial to make your own Memory Match Game from your fabric scraps.
Read MoreFollow along with this tutorial to make a scrappy, reverse appliqué pillow cover. This project is perfect for using up your scraps or even commemorating special fabrics into a fun project!
Read MoreToday we are showing you how to use your scraps with a kid friendly project: friendship bracelets! This fun tutorial shows you how to make this quick and kid friendly, no-sew project.
Read MoreToday we are looking at an embellishment that is taking the sewing world by storm - Free Motion applique, or FMA, gives your creative outlet a new lease on life as you essentially get to 'sketch' on fabric with your sewing machine. This is fun and free form, and has few rules; so you really get to create in your style to end up with unique garments for your children's clothing and your own!
Read MoreToday we are going to look at how awesome scraps can be for adding some new creations to your and your kiddos' wardrobes. Check out Jeanine, Larissa, Nicole, and Sarah's creations....
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