Love quilting and sewing? If so, you probably have more leftover fabric scraps than you know what to do with. Fortunately, some of our favorite DIY bloggers love to make the most awesome projects with scraps, and we scoured the internet to find the absolute best ones to share with you. From fun room decor to the best little DIY gift ideas you could ever think to make, we have 33 fabulous step by step tutorials to share with you. Sew away!
Quilting Scrap Sewing Projects
1. Quilted And Piped Letters
What a nifty idea! I love these and am definitely going to incorporate them into my home somehow. The colors are fun and piping just completes it. These letters would make a super addition to any holiday decor, but I see them also being perfect in a child’s room, or even in a kitchen! Awesome DIY tutorial from Positively Splendid.
2. DIY Quilt Piece Bunting
Festive and fun, bunting is a quite a big trend now. It also is practical since it can be re-used over and over. You can take a plain room and make it look like a party just by putting up your bunting. With a little help from an amazing DIY project tutorial by Ashley Ann Photography, you can start creating your own. I love the unique shape of the flags, you usually just see them in triangles. Such a cute way to use quilt pieces!
3. Vintage Sheet Wrapped Frame
I have tons and tons of vintage sheet strips left over from all that fat quarter cutting. Now what to do with all those strips. Luckily, I found this wonderful DIY project tutorial from Fresh and Fun. This Vintage Sheet Wrapped Frame is so pretty and charming and can really look different depending on what fabrics you use. What a smart idea and it serves as a perfect addition of color.
4. Twine From Fabric Scraps
Do you have an overabundance of fabric scraps that you are holding onto? Saving sewing scraps for a rainy day? Check out this brilliant tutorial for making your own scrap fabric twine from Gina Michele. Turn that big pile of fabric scraps into handmade scrap fabric twine. A strong recycled fabric rope that can be used for all sorts of craft projects. One of my favorite ways to use leftover fabrics that are too small for anything else, this twine is super to have around for gift wrapping and little craft projects. I even use this as trim on some of the sewing projects I make for my teenage granddaughters.
7. Fabric Covered Switchplates
I just love the idea of using a fabric to decorate the switch plate cover. I am having large ceramic switch plates in my home; they look very classy with printed designs on them. After reading this DIY post from I Love Fabric, I will definitely try this for my daughter’s room and I am sure she will love it.
8. DIY Corner Bookmarks
These Fabric Corner Bookmarks are a simple way to keep place in your book. These slide on bookmarks also make for quick, homemade teacher appreciation gift. You can absolutely DIY them by using fabric scraps.
9. DIY Scrap Fabric Garland
Turn your scrap fabric into a lovely garland with this DIY tutorial from Ashley Ann Photography. This no-sew fabric garland DIY project is simple and unique. How many you make depends on how long you want your garland and how close you want the tassels of fabric.
10. Scrap Jar Stars
Star quilts are a favorite of mine and this version is just lovely! I just love this pattern and must put this on my list to make. The fabrics used were really nice too. Love the idea of trimming to side after sewing for more precise points. Follow along with the simple tutorial from Gigi’s thimble.
11. Fabric Piece Quilt
Do you love quilting scraps projects? This fabric piece quilt idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the fabric piece quilt. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
12. Quilted Bowl
I am a big fan of fun crafts, and this quilted bowl idea is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Getasquiltingstudio at the link.
13. Gold Beaded Heart DIY Necklace
This gold beaded heart diy necklace idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Modpodgerocksblog to see every step.
16. DIY Party Banner
This is home decor, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the party banner. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Blog has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
17. Glam Makeup Brush
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this glam makeup brush idea fits right in if you love craft ideas. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Lemonjitters at the link.
18. Scrappy Strip Quilts
Give this scrappy strip quilts idea a try the next time you want DIY projects. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Stacyolsondesign to see every step.
19. Long Stemmed Fabric Flowers
Snowybliss nailed it with this long stemmed fabric flowers idea – easy crafts, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the stemmed fabric flowers. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Snowybliss for the complete recipe.
21. Fabric Scrap Pom Pom Pen
Ever crave a fun DIY? This fabric scrap pom pom pen idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Thecraftyblogstalker has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
22. Super Scrappy Dish Towel
I have always loved fun crafts, and this super scrappy dish towel idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Bitesizedbiggie at the link.
23. No Sew Fabric Scrap Basket
This no sew fabric scrap basket idea is quick, easy, and a real win for a clear how-to. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Blessthismessplease to see every step.
24. Herringbone Wall Art
Why make it complicated? This herringbone wall art idea keeps an easy tutorial simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the herringbone wall art. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Burlapandblue for the complete recipe.
25. Stitched Caravan Pincushion
Stitched Caravan Pincushion? Sign me up. This is handmade goods done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Crafts Beautiful’s full tutorial for all the details.
26. Pin Cushion From Fabric Remnants
Here is a fun DIY, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Crazymomquilts has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
27. Napkin Rings
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From a quiet night in to a full house, this napkin rings idea works if you love fun crafts. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the napkin rings. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Our full tutorial walks you through every step.
28. Scrap Fabric Wreath
Try this scrap fabric wreath idea next time you’re after a clear how-to. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Hiphome to see every step.
29. Tissue Cozy
Diyncrafts really knows an easy tutorial, and this tissue cozy idea shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Diyncrafts for the complete recipe.
30. Simple Coasters
Around here, this simple coasters idea disappears fast whenever I make handmade goods. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Sometimescrafter’s full tutorial for all the details.
31. Matching Fabric Pattern Game
Looking for a fun DIY that actually works? This matching fabric pattern game idea is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Whatsmummyupto has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
32. Darling Fabric Broach
I will admit it, I am obsessed with fun crafts, and this darling fabric broach idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the darling fabric broach. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Cluckclucksew at the link.
33. Scrappy Baby Bibs
This scrappy baby bibs idea is fuss free and delivers on a clear how-to. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Thesewingloftblog to see every step.
34. 5 Minute Fat Quarter Rosettes
No need to overthink a fun DIY – this 5 minute fat quarter rosettes idea is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Sweetcsdesigns for the complete recipe.
