75+ Scrap Fabric Projects to Use up Your Leftover Fabric
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Wondering what to do with all your leftover fabric scraps? Good news, I have over 75 Scrap Fabric Projects to help you use up all those scraps!
Scrap Fabric Projects
If you are a sewist or quilter, then you have fabric scraps! And if you’re anything like me, you have a lot of fabric scraps leftover from past sewing projects. While it would be nice to just toss them all in the trash, there is no need to do that when there are so many fun and creative ways to reuse them!
When it comes to sewing, one of the best things about finishing a project is that you can get creative with your leftover fabric scraps.
Fabric scraps are the perfect way to add a pop of color or interesting detail to your sewing projects. While it might be tempting to purchase new fabric for every project, using scraps can be a great way to save money and create something unique.
How to store and organize fabric scraps
There are tons of different ways to organize your fabric scraps. And over the years, I have used them all. If you don’t have too many scraps, you can just keep them in a basket next to your machine or under a desk or cutting table.
As I collected more and more fabric scraps, I wanted to start organizing them by color. I picked up a rolling cabinet with clear drawers. I have used both this Honey Can do Cart and this taller cart. (I love that they roll and have a top shelf to place larger objects.)
Currently, I have a wall of Ikea billy bookcases with cabinet doors on the bottom in my sewing room. I found baskets that fit inside the cabinets and now have my scraps stored by color in those baskets.
What size scraps should I keep?
When deciding what to keep, I keep most scraps that are at least two by two inches up to almost a fat quarter in size. If the scrap is fat quarter size, I fold it up and store it in these bins, sorted by color. Any larger than that, I fold the pieces and store with my yardage. (Which I fold and store on these comic book boards.)
What to do with fabric scraps
You can make patchwork quilts, and clothing, use them in crafts, or in applique. You can also use scraps to make fabric flowers, rugs, baskets, and small projects such as zipper bags, or tissue holders, the ideas are endless!
I’ve been busy collecting some of my favorite fabric scrap projects in one place for you to browse and hopefully inspire your next project.
So if you have some leftover fabric scraps, don’t throw them away! Use them in your next sewing project and create something unique and special. Here are a 75+ scrap fabric projects to get you inspired:
75+ Scrap Fabric Projects
Simple 5 Inch Fabric Flower Tutorial
All you need is a 23 by 4-inch piece of scrap fabric to make these 5-inch fabric flowers. Perfect for making hair accessories, embellishing clothes, or adding a pop of color to any project.
Embellished Tea Towels
Scrap fabric is a perfect way to embellish tea or dish towels.
Zipper Pouch
Zipper pouches are so easy to make and you only need about a fat quarter's worth of fabric to make one.
5 Minute Catnip Toy
This is a purr-fect project for all your fabric scraps. You can make a catnip or any type of sachet with this easy tutorial.
Fabric Star Ornament
This fabric star ornament is perfect for your scrap fabrics.
Scrappy Pot Holders
Pot holders are a quick and easy project for scrap fabrics.
Quilt-As-You-Go Pincushion
You only need a bit of batting and a few colorful scraps to make this handy quilt-as-you-go pincushion.
DIY Insulated Fabric Beverage Holders (Koozies)
These beverage coozies are the perfect scrap fabric project! So fun for parties or tailgating.
Easy Elastic Headband Tutorial
You only need a bit of scrap fabric to make these headbands. You can use knit, chiffon, cotton - whatever you have.
Simple Knotted Headband
Another fun headband needing only a bit of scrap fabric.
Cat (or small dog) Kerchief
If you have pets, this is a perfect scrap fabric project.
DIY Travel Document Clutch (or any type of clutch…)
Handy for anyone who travels.
DIY Makeup Remover Wipes
This scrappy project is made with leftover toweling or microfiber cloths plus a bit of colorful scrap fabric for the binding.
Patchwork Shorts and Appliqued Tee
If you love to sew clothing for your kids or grandchildren, You only need a bit of coordinating fabrics to make your own patchwork and /or appliqued tops. (this project comes with the pattern for the flower applique and instructions for the patchwork shorts.)
Scrap Busting Fabric Flower
This scrap fabric project takes the smallest strip of fabric and cuts it into smaller strips to make a fluffy flower.
Embellished Flip Flops
Super cute way to use small trips of fabric.
Fabric Pom Poms
Another scrap fabric project that cuts fabric into small strips.
Heart Quilt Block Tutorial
Learn how to make Heart Quilt Block. Free heart pattern includes two different hearts, both made entirely with 2.5 and 3 inch fabric squares.
Coasters
Coasters are small and perfect for fabric scraps. You can piece together the tiniest of scraps or use a solid scrap. Just use whatever you have on hand!
Mini Patchwork Pincushion Tutorial
Pin cushions are a great project to use up the tiniest of scraps. If you think a pin cushion would be a great place to start, this book is full of pin cushion-type projects.
How to Crochet a Rag Rug with Fabric Scraps
Make your own fabric yarn with leftover fabric and crochet a rug!
d.i.y. braided basket
This braided basket is similar in technique to the crocheted rug, except, of course, it's a basket and it's braided, lol. perfect for leftover strips of quilting cotton.
Make a Rag Rug
If you don't crochet, you can still make a rag rug using this technique.
Fabric Covered Picture Frame
These little wooden picture frames are very inexpensive at the craft store and are perfect for covering with leftover fabric. This particular tutorial covers the frame with tissue paper, but the steps would be exactly the same with fabric.
Fabric Ornament Gift Toppers
These ornament toppers are made by picking together several smaller scraps of fabric
DIY Hand Warmers
Hand warmers are the perfect fabric scrap project.
Quilted Pocket Camera Cover Tutorial
Piece together the smallest of scraps to make a larger fabric piece. You can use it to make covers for just about any device. Like this camera cover or this quilted tablet cover.
Make a Fabric Yo Yo or Suffolk Puff
Yo yo's only need a bit of scrap fabric, and the uses are endless.
No Sew Fabric Flowers
These no sew fabric flowers are very similar to yo-yo's, except they are no sewing and super quick to make.
How to Make Covered Buttons
Only a tiny bit of scrap fabric is needed to make fabric-covered buttons.
Quilted Cozy's
Cozy's are awesome for using up scrap fabric, only the smallest amount is needed, and you can make a cozy for just about any object.
How to Make an Easy Eyeglass Case
Another useful scrap fabric project.
Scrunchies
Scrunchies are always a fun project to sew with fabric scraps! A girl can never have too many scrunchies!
Flower Cuff Bracelet and Tutorial
Fabric flowers make the cutest accessories and hair clips, plus they are easy to make.
Patchwork Tunic Top
This little tunic top was pieced together with scrap fabric squares using my free peasant dress pattern.
Fabric Birds Free Sewing Pattern
How darling are these little pin cushion birds?
Mason Jar Toppers for Handmade Gifts
Little circles of scrap fabric are perfect toppers for mason jars. Either given as gifts or used as home decor.
Fabric Scrap Bookmarks
Bbookmarks are one of the simplest sewing projects out there!
Fabric Pumpkins
These fabric pumpkins take larger fabric scraps, but depending on what you have, you can make just about any size pumpkin.
Scrap Fabric Tutu
Made similarly to the garland, your little miss will love this little project.
Half-Square Triangle Pillow
Scraps are perfect for these tiny half square triangle pillow pattern.
Anything Hexagon!
Hexagons are small and can be used on pillows, bags, wall art, whatever you can think of! See my hexagon pillow in this post. Get my 2.5 inch hexagon template here. Hexagon jelly roll ruler.
Wall Art
I've seen tons of tutorials for using scrap fabric in wall art, I especially like this herringbone wall art project.
Caravan Pincushion Project
This caravan pincushion is adorable!
Lanyard and Badge Holder with Pocket
These badge holders can easily be made with fabric and supplies from your stash. The pocket is a perfect size for credit cards, cash, and even your keys!
Scrappy Baby Bibs
Bibs make a great baby gift and are a perfect scrap fabric project.
Sewing Travel Kit
I love this traveling sewing kit! Such a useful project for your fabric scraps and also makes a great gift.
Hand Sanitizer Jacket
Nowadays, we all need one of these little hand sanitizer holders. (perfect gift for teachers or students to hook onto their backpacks.
Scrap Fabric Bowls
Another scrap fabric project that uses strips of fabric to make rope and then sew it into something useful.
How to Make Fabric Bowls (Similar to Paper Mache but with Fabric Scraps)
So there you have it! More than 75 scrap fabric projects to sew and help you use up your fabric scraps. I hope you found a project or two that will inspire you to get stitching.
Have you made any of these projects or maybe have an idea to add to my list? Leave a comment below and let me what you think!
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