7 Easy and Practical Ways to Use Up Tiny Fabric Scraps
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If you’ve already done a lot of sewing projects, you probably accumulated tons of fabric scraps. Do not throw them away because there are a lot of things you can do with them. Here are 7 easy and practical ways to use up tiny fabric scraps by Thoughtful Creativity – CRAFT, SEW, DIY.
1 – Bias tape
Cut your fabric scraps at a 45-degree angle as a bias tape should be and leave them as is until you start working on your project. You can also use colorful fabulous ones into ribbons for handmade gifts.
2 – Pocket facings and inner linings
You can use them for your skirts, pants, or shorts.
3 – Labels
Use fun, bright, and soft fabric scraps that don’t fray. Cut them into little strips, fold them in half, then use them as little labels or tabs to sew into the back necklines or back waistbands of pants.
4 – Applique and sleeves
Your fabric scraps are also great for sleeves and applique. Play with different techniques such as interfacing, or reverse applique. For interfacing, place the interfacing on top of the fabric, right sides together, then trace the shapes. Cut, then stitch the applique on top of the t-shirt.
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5 – Accessories and kitchen items
Turn them into crunchies, hair clips, bows, mini wallets, and zipper pouches. you can also turn them into kitchen items, like napkins.
6 – Kids’ craft
Give it to your kids and see how they use it to make art. You can draw some animals, trees, shapes, or objects on a sheet of paper, and they can glue the fabric scraps to fill up the spaces.
7 – Create clothing
You can make unique garments from your fabric scraps! It will help you to be creative and discover color combinations that are really good.
