49 Fabric Scrap Crafts Ideas for Leftover Material

49 Fabric Scrap Crafts Ideas for Leftover Material

Do you just hate to throw anything away, especially the lovely pieces of fabric you have leftover from say, 100 or more DIY sewing projects? Maybe not quite a hundred projects, but more than I can count, for sure. Ha, I love to save fabric and craft notions, too and fabric scrap projects are one of my favorite ways to use leftover remnants. I keep my fabric scraps in a cute little box that is now overflowing, though, so I went on a hunt for cute ideas for leftover fabric scraps. Did I ever find some awesome ones!

I think I have more awesome DIY gift ideas for sewing projects than ever. Whether you have little tiny fabric scraps and trimmed edges or larger remnants you wish to use, these scrap fabric crafts offer a little something for everyone. From crafty jewelry and hair accessories to wall art and home decor, these step by step tutorials have some incredibly creative ways to use fabric scraps. One of my favorite things about these projects is how colorful and creative they turn out, often much more so than the original projects from which the fabric was left over. When you end up with a basketful of fabric prints and patterns to choose from, I guess this makes sense. See for yourself and choose a few new easy sewing projects to work on this weekend.

Fabric Scrap Crafts Ideas

1. Hexagon Tetris Bag

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I love the vintage retro style in my life, and nothing makes a better housewarming gift than a patchwork Partridge Family-style DIY tote. I attended my friend’s housewarming last week and really loved bringing her this DIY handmade gem. The entire room was filled with oohs and aahs as she pulled this cheerful DIY patchwork tote gift out of its wrapping. I just love this adorable fabric scrap bag tutorial. Such a cute sewing project!

Easy DIY Fabric Covered Pots

DIY JOY

Learn how to make these fun and easy decoupage pots using only scrap fabric. Check out our latest video tutorial on Youtube to learn how. Perfect cheap idea to make and sell, but these cute and crafty pots also make super homemade gifts.

2. DIY Fabric Scrap Magnet

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There are some fabric scraps that I just cannot get rid of, no matter how small the pieces. They are just too darn precious. Maybe they were bought on a memorable trip or were an expensive splurge like my precious liberty from London fabrics or they are just a favorite because they are just so lovely. Whatever the reason, I hang onto fabric scraps…lots of them! I came up with this easy DIY to both highlight my scrumptious fabric scraps and jazz up our fam

3. Fabric Scrap Key Rings

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I decided to make a couple of sets of DIY keychain hardware from Christmas presents. They’re so quick to make, and once you have the hardware it takes very few supplies. Perfect for those fabric scraps! There are many ways to make these handy little things and everyone loves them, they are both personal and useful. What more could you ask for?

4. How to Make Fabric Koozies

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This is one of my favorite fabric scrap projects to sew, ever. I just love being able to choose hundreds of different looks for these with all of my leftover material remants, so it allows for the making of them not to get old. Fabric scraps work great for this sewing project you can sell on Etsy or other shops. You just need fabric, insulated liner and some velcro to make these. There is a video sewing tutorial and step by step instructions for making these DIY koozie drink covers for cans or bottles. Super cute use of leftover fabric pieces, no? My dad and brothers love these and want more every year at Christmas. Yours may, too!

5. Pocket Warmers

imake2

These DIY pocket warmers would have been a really great thing to make before Christmas for gifts, but there just wasn’t the time. The last part of the year has been very hectic and coming back to Austin after my unusually long holiday at home this year is very different and I felt inspired to tackle my ever-growing Pinterest list. Short projects really appeal to me as I never have enough time and I can get these done in an afternoon. They were super easy and I quickly made three pairs, one already gifted to my Aunt. I used some Liberty of London squares I ordered a while back which are so tiny it was difficult to find anything to do with them.

6. Monogrammed Zipper Pouch

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Sewing these little pouches is so much fun and so easy, you will find yourself with a stash of them in no time. I used leftover fabric scraps to create some gorgeous bags that honestly look better than those pictured. Get creative with your fabric choices on these, bold patterns and prints look super on these small carryalls that are perfect for your purse, car, suitcase and even storing sewing supplies. These sell well on Etsy and are quick to make, so get busy sewing some for your online shop. Don’t forget DIY Christmas presents and birthday gifts, either. I am keeping a small stash of these on hand for last minute gifts.

7. Easy Fabric Scrap Bows

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My daughter’s hair is just getting long enough now that her little bangs hang in her eyes. I wanted some little clips to hold them off to the side and out of her face. I made up a bunch of little fabric bows and attached them to alligator clips, they work like a charm and look cute too! These bows only need a tiny strip of fabric and a little piece of ribbon, I was able to use a bunch of stuff from my stash. The clips come in a box of 100 for just over $6 (I got mine at Sally’s). So not only are these bows adorable, but they are cheap too, score!

DIY Ideas For Leftover Fabric Scraps

8. Bifold Wallet

modestmaven

This DIY bifold is a fabulous design! See, I wanted a wallet that carried a lot of cards with no risk of them sliding out. As you can see, the card slots face inward, which means your cards will stay put as long as your wallet is closed. I promise it’s a lot easier than it looks so check out the tutorial in the attached link.

9. Key Chain Coin Purse

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My daughter makes jewelry and made some lovely gold coin earring sets for her best friends this Christmas. I shared a great idea with her to make DIY keychain coin purses for these beautiful creations, like having two gifts in one. Mere words can’t describe how cute they turned out. I had the best time teaching her this simple gift bag making technique. My youngest Son did an excellent job making the braided embroidery thread strings and the final product was breathtaking. When it comes to cute DIY Christmas gifts, these handmade gift pouches are one of my favorite presents.

10. Fabric Scrap Bobby Pins

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11. DIY Fabric Scrap Koozies

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The fabric koozie is the perfect scrap-buster: small enough to cut from any leftover, useful enough to make by the dozen, and quick enough to finish before your coffee goes cold in it. Insulated batting between two scrap layers keeps drinks cold and hands dry, while the fabric choice does all the personality work. The tutorial at Blogging Corner keeps the <a href=”https://diyjoy.com/sewing-projects-patterns/”>sewing</a> to a few straight seams around a simple tube. Make a themed set for a barbecue and watch them disappear into purses on the way out. Party favor, stocking stuffer, and drink-marker all in one little sleeve.

12. DIY Cord Keeper From Fabric Scraps

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Leafy Treetop Spot solves the tangled-earbuds-and-chargers problem with a scrap of fabric, a snap, and five minutes of sewing. The little wrap folds around a coiled cord and snaps shut, turning bag chaos into something almost civilized. Each keeper uses a piece barely bigger than a playing card, which makes it the ideal destination for scraps too pretty to toss and too small for anything else. Sew a rainbow batch and color-code the family’s chargers, ending a specific genre of household argument. Tiny sewing, disproportionate order.

13. DIY Fabric Tangram and Bag

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A fabric tangram is a puzzle, a quiet-time activity, and a scrap project all at once, which is efficient even by this list’s standards. Seven geometric pieces in mixed prints stitch up quickly, and the drawstring bag sewn from coordinating scraps keeps the set together through travel and toy rotation. It is a genuinely great handmade gift for the preschool set, screen-free and sneakily educational. Stiff interfacing inside each piece keeps the shapes crisp for puzzle duty. The pattern comes from Sew Homegrown, and it turns leftovers into an heirloom-grade quiet toy.

14. DIY Scrap Fabric Throw Pillow

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Recently, I found this DIY pillow you could make with fabric scraps, and just had to try it out. I have a basket of awesome fabric remnants that I had been saving, and I knew this might be the perfect project for me. The results were indeed incredible, and I highly recommend this DIY home decor project for those trying to create some awesome decor on a budget. No expert sewing skills required, either. This one is even a sewing project doable by beginners. Follow the step by step tutorial to learn how to make your own throw pillows today.

15. Make a Fabric Yo Yo or Suffolk Puff

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The fabric yo yo, known to <a href=”https://diyjoy.com/sewing-projects-patterns/quilting/”>quilting</a> historians as the Suffolk puff, is a gathered circle of fabric with a century of craft lineage and about four minutes of construction time. A running stitch around a fabric circle, a gentle pull, and the puff appears, ready to embellish quilts, headbands, pillows, and gift toppers. Molly and Mama teaches the technique with the clarity of a true stitching teacher, tips on circle-cutting included. Make them from your prettiest scraps and store them in a jar that will itself become decor. Once your hands learn the motion, you will produce them like popcorn.

16. Fabric Scrap Bookmarks

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The Crafty Mummy turns slivers of leftover fabric into bookmarks sturdy enough to survive a book bag, and they are among the most giftable scrap fabric projects here. Fusible interfacing between two pretty scraps stiffens the strip, a line of topstitching finishes it, and suddenly the scrap basket is producing teacher gifts. An elastic loop keeps the mark anchored around the whole book if you want the upgrade. Each one uses genuinely tiny amounts, the crumbs of the scrap world. Pair one with a paperback and the gift looks curated instead of quick.

17. DIY Fabric Scrap Bracelets

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Fabric bracelets are what happen when the scrap basket meets the <a href=”https://diyjoy.com/crafts-craft-projects/jewelry-ideas/”>jewelry</a> box: strips wrapped, braided, or knotted around simple bangles until the hardware disappears under print and color. Mixing prints on one cuff is the whole aesthetic, so this is where clashing scraps finally cooperate. No two come out alike, which makes a stack of them read as collected rather than crafted. They cost effectively nothing and take minutes apiece. Saved By Love Creations shows several variations, and an afternoon with the technique stocks every gift drawer you have.

18. Fabric Block Hexagon Clock

owensolivia

The hexagon clock is scrap crafting at its most architectural: fabric-covered hexagon blocks arranged in a honeycomb around a clock mechanism, turning quilting geometry into wall decor that actually does something. Each hexagon wears a different scrap, so the palette assembles itself from your stash’s history. The tutorial at Owens Olivia covers both the covering technique and the clock-kit wiring, which is simpler than it sounds. It reads as high-end craft fair merchandise, the kind with a three-digit price tag. Functional wall art from literal leftovers is the scrap-craft endgame.

19. Fabric Fortune Cookies

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The SITS Girls fold circles of stiffened fabric into fortune cookies that never go stale, complete with paper fortunes tucked inside. They are absurdly charming favors for weddings, Lunar New Year, Valentine boxes, and any occasion that benefits from a hidden message. The fold is a single clever move once the fabric circle is edged and stiffened. Write real fortunes, inside jokes, or lunchbox notes – the cookie is a delivery system for whatever sweetness you load it with. A batch takes an evening and upgrades every place setting it lands on.

20. Crazy Coasters

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ily’s organizational board. Can all of that be done in one quick and easy DIY? Oh yes, it can fabric scrap magnets are here to save and beautify your day.