Are you overwhelmed with fabric scraps but struggling to find a use for them? Luckily there are lots of options for DIY fabric crafts that can help you use up those extra bits of yardage!
It’s hard to finish up any kind of sewing project without having at least a little bit leftover. After making the Fleece & Fur blankets I have about a 1/4 of a yard of each kind of fleece (I made 3 total) and that’s only one project.
As much as I’d love to have a clean and spacious craft room that’s not going to happen with all my extra bits and bobs hanging around and my frugal nature won’t exactly let me throw everything away. So I’ve been looking for fun and creative ways to use up scraps.
Today we’re going to start with fabric scraps. I might be alone in this but I am a magnet for fabric, everyone I know gives it to me, I’m addicted to the remnant bin and my list of fabric-related someday projects can put a CVS receipt to shame.
I asked a bunch of my favorite bloggers what they do with scrap fabric and they did not disappoint! I hope you find something to help you use up all the extra scrap fabric you have handing around your house!
Scrap Fabric Craft Tutorials
Are you overwhelmed by left over fabric but you just can't bring yourself to throw them away? I know exactly how you feel so I've collected dozens of tutorials to help you use up your fabric stash
Introduction to Locker Hooking
If you have long strips of left over fabric this is the project for you! It's easy to learn, pretty quick and you can make all the rugs, table runners and hot pot trivets your hearts desire.
Easy No Sew Shabby Chic Party Garland
Turn fabric and ribbon into a cute and shabby garland perfect for parties or every day
No sew pillow video tutorial that uses up all your scrap fabrics!
DIY a custom fabric pillow that looks like a cute little house
DIY Plaid Rag Wreath
Decorate the wall with a scrappy fabric wreath, switch up the colors to match your home or favorite holiday
DIY Scrap Fabric Basket
You can never have enough baskets, why not make your own to match your home?
No-Sew Embellished Flower Flip Flops
Update your old flip flips with a scrap fabric flower following this tutorial
Easy Rag & Bead Garland
Get the scrappy garland look with 1/5 of the work. This easy garland is perfect for the Christmas tree but I like to keep mine out all year long
Making a Beautiful Heart Garland using Scrap Fabric
Turn your craps into a sweet heart garland, it's a great scrap project because each heart only takes a small amount of fabric
Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial for Beginners
Pumpkins are a fall favorite but you can DIY yourself a little pumpkin patch any time of the year following these instructions
How to make handmade quilted Christmas ornaments
Once you've got the pumpkins covered it only makes sense to get the Christmas tree in on the fun too right? I don't have 1/2 the patience it takes to make a quilt but even I can stay in the game long enough to make an ornament or 12
Prairie Point and Yo-yo Fabric Ornaments
These are some of my favorite ornaments, they're on of the first things on the tree every year. You could swap out the red and white color scheme to create a pretty garden full of scrappy fabric flowers.
How to Sew a Patchwork Cloth Diaper
Diapers are probably not the first thing you think about when it comes to DIY, but this tutorial walks you through the entire process
Easy DIY Pillowcase for Kids - use any fun fabric!
Sometimes you just need a small update to take things to the next level. Adding a stripe of fun fabric to a pillow case is a perfect example
Stuffed Robot Toy
DIY an adorable stuffed robot to match your little one's bedroom
DIY Fabric Christmas Ornament - Great For Gifts and Kids' Crafts
Cover a Styrofoam ball with scraps of fabric for a one of a kind fluffy Chrsitmas ornament
Upcycled Denim Play Crown
This fun DIY dress up crown tutorial includes a free printable pattern
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