How to Make a Fabric Rope Bowl
These fabric rope bowls are so much fun to make and they have so many uses! Make a fabric rope bowl for an Easter basket, fruit bowl, notions catch-all, gift...
Scrap Fabric Sewing Project Ideas
Scraps. So many times I think “Hmm, that is a good scrap of fabric for something.” But, what? Here are some easy sewing projects to use leftover fabric scraps.
Whether you save your scraps because you know you’ll have a project for them someday, or whether you are concerned about your fabric footprint, you’ll enjoy these projects that take just a little bit of fabric, and most, just a little bit of time.
From the tiniest scraps to bigger pieces, you’ll find some creative ways to use up lots of scrap fabric.
Let’s start with how to save your scraps so you know what you have. We asked some of our friends how do you organize your scraps. I will admit, I have some organized bins by color, and oh, ya, that huge bin under my cutting table.
Here are some great scrap fabric projects from home decor ideas to scrappy patchwork quilts. Some are great ideas for kids sewing projects, and great gift ideas!
You’ll find practical projects with great tutorials for your leftover fabric pieces from previous sewing projects.
What are your favorite ways to upcycle fabric scraps?
Favorite Project Ideas for Scraps
How to Make Quilted Fabric Postcards Tutorial
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Raw Edge Appliqué Tea Towels
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Tiny Scraps Ideas
Confetti Quilting: Art Quilts from Scrap Fabric
Looking for a great scrap-busting project? Try confetti quilting! No piece is too small. Confetti quilting is an appliqué technique where you use very small pieces of fabric to create...
How to Make Colorful Coasters
When I'm in a creative low and need a boost, I create colorful coasters from fused fabric scraps that are left-overs from previous projects. This colorful coaster is a super...
Crumb Quilting: Zero Waste Idea for Fabric Scraps
Are you a saver of your fabric scraps? Even those little bits and tiny pieces? Do you love quilting projects that aren't all about precision? Then crumb quilting is for...
Scrappy Home Dec Projects
Make an English Paper Pieced Mug Rug
English Paper Piecing (EPP) is gaining traction as part of the slow stitch movement, but making a full-size EPP quilt is a long-term commitment. Thinking of an introduction to EPP,...
How to Make a Trivet
Looking for a great project for those scraps you want to use? Make a colorful trivet (or two or three!). Learn how to make a trivet using the fabric wrapped...
How to Make a Mug Rug and Wine Coaster from Charm Packs
It's charming, quick, and easy! Make mug rugs from a charm pack for your cup of coffee or tea, that doubles as a wine coaster. Now, everyone can keep track...
Gift Ideas from Fabric Scraps
DIY Tissue Holder
Make that package of tissues in the bottom of your bag pretty with a handmade tissue holder! Here is a step-by-step tutorial for a DIY Tissue Holder. This is a...
DIY Cord Keeper Wrap Tutorial: Easy Sewing Project
Do your electrical cords and charger cords get tangled? Does your extra cord drawer look like a big pot of spaghetti? You need some cord keepers! This is a super easy...
DIY Sleep Mask: Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial
Make your own DIY Sleep Mask with our free pattern. This is a perfect project to use up leftover fabric and small pieces of batting. It's a quick and easy...
More Scrap Fabric Sewing Project Ideas
Cracker Quilt Block Pattern: Free Tutorial
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How to Sew Reversible Placemats: Simple and Quick
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How to Make Fabric Twine from Scraps: Tutorial and YouTube
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What is Slow Stitching? Mindful Stitch Project Ideas
Slow stitching is the practice of hand sewing as part of a regular creative practice. Some people make the time to stitch daily. The sewing can be mending, working on…
Confetti Quilting: Art Quilts from Scrap Fabric
Improvisational piecing results in original fiber art design that evolves piece by piece. The quilt is pieced on my home sewing machine and hand quilted.
How to Make a Bowl Cozy: Free Pattern Tutorial
Bowls come in a variety of sizes. Many of the bowl cozy patterns and tutorials only give you directions for one or two sizes. In this article, I'm going to…
How to Organize Fabric Scraps: Tips and Ideas
Are you like me? As you are working on a project, there are little pieces you know will be great for another project. How can I make sure I can…
How to Make a Trivet
Looking for a great project for those scraps you want to use? Make a colorful trivet (or two or three!). Learn how to make a trivet using the fabric wrapped…