Place a small amount of potpourri in the center of a square of fabric. Pull the corners to the center and tie with a ribbon.

Longtime readers of this column may remember the reader who wanted to know where she could donate her fabric scraps. I offered details on a small organization in Texas that turns new fabric scraps ...

Start by cutting your scrap fabric. Wandy cuts his pieces into a variety of sizes for a more “irregular look.” Step 2: Arrange your fabric pieces Next, arrange your pieces of cut scraps onto a 24-inch ...

Longtime readers of this column may remember the reader who wanted to know where she could donate her fabric scraps. I ...

Envisioning a new project that uses existing scraps will be easier when you know what you're working with. To organize your scrap stash, sort fabrics by size—so you can easily see which pieces are big ...

Use your fabric scraps to create a colorful and lightweight bowl. To start, cover the outside of a bowl with aluminum foil or plastic wrap so that the fabric will release from the bowl when dry. This ...

Reduce waste by giving your used materials new life. If you trip on the pavement and rip a hole in your jeans, there’s no need to throw them out. Clothes patches can save the day by covering up the ...

Sometimes the best DIY projects come from materials you would least expect—namely, the pile of leftover fabric from your other crafts. While the scraps from other sewing or quilting projects may not ...

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Skyler Deckinga's last class at Calvin won't include analyzing a company's financial statements or developing an organization's HR policies. The business major from Chicago is wrapping up her Calvin ...