Fabric strips projects

Eilene Johnson on Instagram: "Let’s get scrappy! -First, gather some coordinating fabric strips, some #insulbright, some #heatnbond by @thermoweb and make a template from some cardstock. (That template can be found in my Easter Templates in my Etsy shop or my website) -Cut your fabric scraps into strips 1 1/4” wide. -Cut a piece of insulbright 2” larger than the size you want (I cut mine at 10”). -Sew strips onto the insulbright on the diagonal, then press and trim to desired size. -Trace…

Saving sewing scraps for a rainy day? Check out this brilliant tutorial for making your own scrap fabric twine!

Posts about weaving fabric strips written by mulberrypatchquilts

I recently knitted a bath mat using yarn that I had made from fabric strips. Unfortunately, I didn't photograph the entire process (because I didn't know I'd like the end product so much!), so this post is more of a guideline than an actual tutorial... but I hope you'll get the idea about how to

Here's my new spring wreath! I was totally inspired by Traci @ Branchwayquilts and her wreath on Instagram. Let me show you how I made it: I started out with a 14" wire frame from Dollar Tree that looks like this: When cutting out a quilt, and I have just a bit of fabric leftover, I cut it into 2 1/2" strips that can be used for bindings or jelly roll quilt patterns. For this wreath, I dove into my drawer of strips and took out a bunch that were "jelly bean" colored. Next came a lot of…

We show you how to make a DIY rag rug using fabric strips and scraps. These washable rag rugs are the perfect addition to your home.

Here's my new spring wreath! I was totally inspired by Traci @ Branchwayquilts and her wreath on Instagram. Let me show you how I made it: I started out with a 14" wire frame from Dollar Tree that looks like this: When cutting out a quilt, and I have just a bit of fabric leftover, I cut it into 2 1/2" strips that can be used for bindings or jelly roll quilt patterns. For this wreath, I dove into my drawer of strips and took out a bunch that were "jelly bean" colored. Next came a lot of…

I don't know many crafters who don't have a stash of fabric scraps somewhere. Some of them have much bigger stashes than others ( I won't name any names...we know who we are), but the feeling of being unable to throw away such pretty pieces of fabric--no matter how small--is mutual. Here are five fun ways to upcycle fabric scraps--or just to get an excuse to collect lots of pretty fabric--with projects for around your home. Enjoy!

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.

Easy project for scrap fabric.