Three Projects to Reuse your Sewing Trimmings!

If wasting fabric and thread of any kind drives you a little mad then I’m sure you’ve wondered what could possibly be done with those leftover tiny trimmings that end up in your thread catcher bin.

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I’ve come up with three unique ways to repurpose and reuse those tiny scraps of thread and fabric so that you don’t have to throw them away next time around!

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Scrap Fabric Filled Footstool

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Easy Scrap Fabric Filled Beanbag

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Scrap Fabric Bookmarks

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A scrap fabric bookmark is not only a fun way to keep those teeny tiny scraps out of the garbage bin but also make great gifts for teachers and book lovers.

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Swipe Up To Learn More!

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