Natural fabrics are amazing and beautiful. But sometimes… you need an option that has a few more “super powers” to help it perform in non-traditional situations. This is the first of a series of projects we’ve developed using Oly*Fun™ from Fairfield World. The fibers of this woven synthetic have been fused to create a flexible,
The “fanny pack” is back. Of course, we felt a new spin was in order for this favorite, on-the-go carryall. Our version has been jazzed up with cool colors and a contrasting zipper, and slimmed down for a sleek look and feel.
These versatile key fobs are fast, easy, and fun: layer, stitch, clamp, done! One end has a split key ring, the other a swivel hook. You need just a scrap of thin faux leather and a short length of gorgeous ribbon.
You can never have too many places to keep your stuff. Use this nested trio for sewing notions, as a desk caddy, or organize items in the bathroom, kitchen or nursery. These all nest together; the largest features carry handles.
Here's a fast and fabulous Valentine's gift idea everyone will love, because it includes both adorable fabric and yummy candy. We created a cellophane bag topper from small fabric squares, stitched on a personalized message of love, and sealed it with a secret quick-release basting stitch. When it's finished its job as a bag topper,
Cleaning out your closets? Perhaps they could also use a little freshening up with a sweet smelling sachet or two. Ours are filled with epsom salts scented with essential oil. Fast, easy, and very economical.
There are many times you’d rather have two hands free (Look Ma… No hands!) This clever little zippered pouch is a fun solution. It can slip onto a belt or clip onto a belt loop – perfect for urban walkers and more.
Fast, meet fabulous. With a little bit of felt and a few rows of decorative stitching, you can whip out a cute-as-a-button gift card sleeve in about five minutes flat. We show you several options for marking and stitching.
Organizing experts suggest collecting everything needed for the next day in one handy place. Our 2-sided, multi-pocket caddy has a loop to hang it right over a door knob. You could even grab the whole caddy to toss in your car.
In soft linen accented with gorgeous ribbons, our pretty favor bags are clean and simple, but with a personal touch and subtle elegance. Easy to make and designed for “assembly line” cutting and construction.
Handmade wines, oils, and vinegars are super popular gifts. Don’t they deserve their own beautiful carrying cases?! Our tall gift bags are lightly padded with fleece and foam to protect the bottle on its way from your kitchen to theirs.
These cute round storage baskets have three types of interfacing to help them hold their slightly soft shape. Mix basic burlap with pretty cotton for a unique decorator style. The lining is fussy cut so they’re pretty inside and out.
Our thermal baby bottle carrier has a water-resistant PUL lining with a layer of insulating batting and a trendy fabric exterior. The handy Velcro® strap can hook onto a stroller or diaper bag. Fast and easy for yourself or as a gift.
Two sizes – tons of uses. Designed to drop into a larger bag or tote, these little pouches are really too pretty to hide! They’re long and slim with a full 12” zippered opening. Use bold mix-and-match scraps + a fun zipper.
Store, organize, and carry. These jumbo fabric baskets are big on size and style – a fashionable way to store and stash your stuff. The inner lining of fusible foam stabilizes them so they keep their tall, round shape.
Sweatshirts and jeans may be daily wear for most college kids, but they need at least a few nice items for events, awards, even a job interview (wouldn’t that be great!). Make our soft-sided garment bag in bright school colors.
A zippered pouch is our favorite carryall when small items need to travel. For this clever little critter, we mixed fold-over elastic with cotton fabric and pet screen to create a sporty pouch you can take across the country on vacation or across town to the gym. The open mesh of the pet screen allows
Because of their smaller size, half aprons are inherently more adorable. This one, with 10 generous pockets, is as hardworking as it is cute. Tie it on, load it up with favorite notions, and get ready for your next project.
Organize your stuff with a multi-pocket caddy that straps around the seat’s headrest, so you can attach it to the front or the back. Hanging off the back, you can fill it up with little games and snacks to help keep the kids occupied.
Tossing your sunglasses directly into a bag or tote is asking for scratches to the lenses. This extra-wide, extra-soft case is a great way to protect them and make them easier to spot in the jumble of a bag’s contents.
Pick a bold fabric to match your décor. Our basket set perfectly nests together. Just the right size for magazines and books, they would also be excellent for knitting yarns. Or, use them to hold an extra-special housewarming gift.
These tall wine bags mix the rustic feel of burlap with smooth cotton and a velvet or wire-edged ribbon. By cutting the heart appliqué from the same burlap as the main bag panels, it creates the look of a window on the front accent band.
In today’s plugged-in-turned-on digital world, is there still a place for writing something down? If you have a handmade fabric folder to keep your pad, pen, and a few extras; low-tech becomes a very lovely option.
As a site dedicated to promoting all things handmade, we probably shouldn’t be advocating the gift card. But what if you put the gift card inside a super cute, handmade case? All bases covered, everybody’s happy. A great ScrapBuster.
With wonky patchwork and a rustic feel, these sachets are all about the random. Hand stitched accents and a bow-tied button make each unique and personalized. Use your favorite little scraps in a variety of textures.
The exterior of this tiny treasure is made from gorgeous Jacquard ribbons stitched side by side. It starts flat, then folds up 1-2-3, and snaps front and back to create an adorable cone-shaped mini purse for coins + more.
A reusable gift bag can be almost as much fun as the present inside – especially when made in lovely colors and prints. These feature a cool eyelet-and-cording top closure. Use your favorite quilting cottons.
We used gorgeous Renaissance Ribbons to hold the zippers in place on these handy 6” x 9” pouches. Clear vinyl on the front lets you easily glance at the contents. There’s even a free pattern to create the rounded corners.
There are so many ways to approach a fabric basket. For this one, we designed a set of unique “V-point” angled handles in a bold contrasting color, then added a big satin bow as a final sweet touch.
We blended three coordinating cottons plus a laminate for the inside. With a laminate behind the brushes, any traces of makeup that rub off can be quickly wiped away. It’s also handy to keep brushes clean and organized at home.
A lightweight, string style backpack is a perfect on-the-go carryall for outdoor activities. We used water-resistant nylon inside and out. You’ll love our easy technique for those cool vertical zippered pockets!
Do something sweet for your trusty sewing machine. Make it a little outfit to keep it protected from dust and sun exposure. Our sample fits a standard mid-range machine. We added a kicky bottom ruffle and a bright ribbon accent.
Did you know the modern ironing board was invented and patented by African American former enslaved person, Sarah Boone in 1892? It's true. Although hers was not the first ironing board on the scene, it was completely unique in its narrow, contoured design, which allowed sleeves to be drawn up over the board. We'd like
A vinyl window displays your list, there’s a handy credit card pocket on the opposite side, and a zippered interior pouch can hold coupons + cash. The lanyard makes it easy to grab from a purse or clip to a shopping bag.
A whole garment bag is overkill if you need easy access to an outfit, yet still need to protect it between wearings. Our compact cover is just right to keep dust and debris from settling along the shoulders of your special garments.
An internal flex frame makes our eyeglass case easy to open and shut with just one hand. We embellished with a variety of gorgeous Renaissance Ribbons and added a soft fleece lining to protect your lenses.
Recycle those plastic bags! We show our pretty Keeper/Dispenser on a pantry door; it would also work great over a doorknob, inside a cupboard or hanging from a wall hook. Just drop bags into the top – pull out from the bottom.
Perfect for a rustic wedding! We combined five very different fabrics for an awesome blend of color and texture: from rich cotton to frothy tulle to ruched taffeta. There are even accent roses in silk dupioni with burlap leaves.
We admit to having a bit of a crush on laminates and oilcloth. This starry-eyed happiness encouraged us to scan back through some projects, looking for candidates to Re-imagine and Renovate in this fun substrate. Bingo! We landed on our classic Cosmetics & Toiletries Bag. The original sample already featured a laminate on the inside
Buckle up! But do it with more comfort and style with a super cute seat belt cover. Another great ScrapBusters! project, this easy wraparound cover is not only perfect for seat belts, it's also great for briefcase or suitcase straps. It even worked nicely to pad the handles of the recent heavy-duty Grocery Totes
Possibly the world’s most adorable sewing basket. Shorter sides mean easy access, and pockets all around hold tools + notions. Cotton canvas is a perfect weight for the structure. Includes the matching kitty pincushion pattern.