Sewing projects for fabric scraps

Inventive ways of using leftover fabric pieces

Do you always find yourself with offcuts of leftover material after you've finished a sewing project? You feel it's wasteful to throw them away but they're too small for anything you're planning. It's kinder to your pocket, and the environment, to use them up, so here are some quick and easy makes designed for small pieces of fabric:

Patchwork cushion

Try the traditional way of recycling pieces of fabric.

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Big-eared fabric mice

So cute, it's not just kids who'll love them... 

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Soft hearts

Hang them in your bedroom, or give to someone special

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Hair scrunchies

Back in fashion, and so easy to sew

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Mouse pincushion

Make sewing sessions easy by keeping your pins on hand

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Emery-board covers

Stop your nail files scratching your make-up

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Scented sachets

Keep your drawers smelling sweet

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Love-heart lavender bags

As a love token or for yourself, sweet and simple

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Tiny teddies

Soft and small enough for little hands

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