Fabric Scrapping: Creative and Fun Sewing Ideas for the Home

by Katie Ebben, Chris Tubbs (Photographer)

It’s a question every sewing enthusiast asks—what to do with all those leftover odds and ends? Wonder no more, because you can take those scrap fabrics, buttons, lace remnants, and other materials and create this vast assortment of fun and creative projects. Using buttonhole and chain stitches, make a Decorated Apron with fabric adornments such as appliqués. Join multiple fabrics to put together a Patchwork Tea Cozy and Coffeepot Sleeve, or rest easy on a Silk Scarf Bolster pillow. They’re all simple enough for novices to tackle, but offer intermediate and even advanced crafters a wealth of great ideas. Embroidery, sewing, using ribbons and trims, and patchwork techniques are all covered, as are sewing box basics.

Genres: Sewing, Crafts, Quilting

144 pages, Hardcover

First published March 25, 2008

Reviews

[Sam (Hissing Potatoes) · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars. Many of the projects in this book are much larger than I think of when I see the word "scrapping," and they often seem to focus more on embellishments/embroidery. The written instructions were sometimes difficult to understand/follow. I just wasn't impressed or moved to create anything.

The photographs are lovely though.

[Rosey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting ideas

[Mariarose · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun,many creative ideas!

[Marcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice, easy ideas, particularly for using scraps from Gram's sewing basket. I love vintage needlework, but never know how to display it or use it. Now I'm inspired! A pretty book to browse.

[Janie Zekkou · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some cute ideas but nothing I wanted

[Maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I been checking this book out from the library and renewing it continuously. I want to buy one for my reference library.