Easy Scrap Fabric Flowers Story

Easy Scrap Fabric Flowers

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One really cute way to make something lovely out of scrap fabric is to make scrap fabric flowers. You can add a pin to the back and turn them into brooches, or you can sew them directly onto a hat, bag or lapel as a permanent accessory.

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Materials Needed

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