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 ...

Upcycler turns fabric scraps into a reusable Christmas chain garland (it's so easy!) ...

These beginner-friendly projects will turn your fabric leftovers into functional and decorative treasures. If you sew, quilt, or craft, chances are you have a growing pile of fabric scraps that are ...

Jeri Fry didn't know that I'm a fabric junkie, so she had no reason to think that I'd call her immediately after opening her letter and having a quilt block fall out onto my desk. But that's exactly ...

All of that leftover metal, wood, fabric, and tile can find a new home—if you know where to look. If you’re doing your own renovations or just working on some projects around the house, you'll find ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Before the dawn of synthetic dyes, all fabric was colored with ...

A new line of bags at the fashion label Eileen Fisher features an abstract pattern that looks as though it has been painted on with brushstrokes. You’d never know that each design is painstakingly ...