Don't throw away your small cotton fabric scraps! In this step-by-step beginner sewing tutorial, I’ll show you how to turn tiny remnants into 3 beautiful, cozy, and functional Christmas home essentials. Whether you are looking for holiday craft ideas, zero-waste scrap busting, or quick handmade items to sell in your shop, this video is for you!

Watch closely as we sew through each project, and don't forget: you can always adjust the video playback speed in your settings (to 0.75x or 0.5x) to catch every single stitch!

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — Project 1: Christmas ornament potholder 🎄
06:09 — Project 2: Snowman potholder ☃️
13:05 — Project 3: Santa Claus silverware holder, Christmas table decor 🎅🏻

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🎥 FILMING & STUDIO EQUIPMENT:
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Home Sewing Machine:
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🧵 MATERIALS:
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