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22 DIY Fabric Scrap Projects

April 28, 2020 by Laura 5 Comments

Last Updated on August 31, 2021

If you’re crafty, then I KNOW you have at least one exploding drawerful of fabric scraps. At least. Scraps that are just too pretty or precious to throw away. Scraps you’ve been saving for just the right projects. Well here are some fantastic options for you! 22 simple DIY fabric scrap projects to help you put a dent in the overflowing bins of cotton that are filling up your craft space!

22 Simple DIY Fabric Scraps Projects to make in an afternoon. Use up some of your too-pretty-to-throw-out fabric pieces making some of these awesome DIY sewing projects. Great practical household items or sweet gift ideas. There's lots of simple sewing project using fabric scraps to choose from in this list!

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In my efforts to continue pursuing zero waste in our home and in my crafting, I’ve been trying to find ways to use up all the little scraps of felt and fabric that I accumulate. My plan is to use up cotton fabric scraps making baby quilts and donate them to our local pregnancy centre. I was too ambitious with the design for the first one. But I will simplify and try again! 

I keep all my felt scraps that are larger than a quarter and I wrote a post of 24 Cute Crafts to Make with Felt Scraps. I’ve also got some great sewing patterns available that would be great for using up your felt scraps!

It’s really satisfying to use up the lasts bits of pretty fabric scraps. (Mainly because it clears up space for new fabric! #fabricaddict). A lot of these fabric scrap projects can be completed in one sitting too. Which is extra satisfying. Means you might actually finish a project before starting the next one!  ๐Ÿ™‚ 

Fabric Scrap Projects

So many of these fabric scrap projects would be fantastic gift ideas. Stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, housewarming gifts, baby shower gifts, you name it! 

1. Lavender Sachets

A perfect showcase for a really pretty print.

DIY scrap busting project, lavender sachets

2. Lipgloss Pouch

I like the clear front so you can see exactly what shades you’ve got while on the go.

DIY fabric scrap busting projects, lipstick case

3. Earbud Pouch

You mean there’s another way besides a tangled jumbled mess of cords?

DIY earplugs zip case. 20 ways to use up fabric scraps

4. Hot Pads

I like that these would be easy enough to put on or take off one-handed.

Use up some fabric scraps making hot pad pot handle holder thingies

5. Quilted Mug Cozy

I made this! ๐Ÿ™‚ 

Easy sewing tutorial for a coffee cozy. Quilted fabric cup cozy tutorial. DIY last minute gift idea!

6. Kids Belts

My 8 yo is at a size where his legs are so long he needs bigger sized pants but then the waists are way too big! Gonna need some belts…

Easy fabric scrap projects. Kid's belt tutorial

You may also love: 17 Simple Sewing Projects for Kids to Make or 21 Cute Zipper Pouch Sewing Patterns.

7. House Plushies

These are so darn cute. You could make a whole play village for a lucky tot!

DIY little house plushies. Use up some fabric scraps making cute stuffed houses!

8. Sunglasses Case

Simple sewing pattern for DIY sunglasses case

9. Flag Bunting

This is such an elegant bunting. And a great way to use up precious fabric scraps in a way that really highlights them.

Pretty fabric scrap flag bunting.

10. Scrappy Hot Water Bottle Cozy

I feel cozy just looking at this picture. If you save up your selvages this would be the perfect scrappy project for them!

Make a scrappy water bottle cover. Use up some colourful fabric scraps in one of these 20 scrap busting projects

11. Caravan Pin Cushion

Just cute.

Patchwork caravan pincushion

12. Hexie Hand Towel Upcycle 

This is another of my DIYs. I had perfectly good hand towels with ugly reindeer on them, so I upcycled them with some cute nautical hexies!

DIY some cute hand towels with this simple scrap busting project. Upcycled hand towels using english paper pieced hexies.

I have another really cute hexagon project here: DIY Hexie Placement tutorial.
Plus a round-up post of 16 EPP Hexie Projects to Sew. So much hexie love!

13. T-shirt Refashion

Such a fun way to jazz up a plain t-shirt.

Jazz up a plain t-shirt with some fun fabric scrap details

14. Scrappy Needle Book

I like the hand-quilting on this. Hand-quilting is pretty daunting to do on a bigger project. This is just the right size.

Make a cute sewing needle case using up some scrap fabrics in this DIY sewing project

15. Little Magnets

You could make sets of these and give them out as stocking stuffers.

Use up some tiny fabric scraps making fun fridge magnets!

16. Pacifier Clip

A great baby shower gift!

DIY sewing projects for kids. Use up fabric scraps making cute pacifier clips.

17. DIY Jar Opener

Everyone should have one of these on hand.

DIY simple sewing project using small fabric pieces. These jar openers would make great gifts!

18. Scrunchies

Because why not? Scrunchies are back baby, embrace it!

Make a handful of fun hair scrunchies with this simple sewing tutorial

19. Magnetic Bookmark & Pen Holder

Perfect for journals that don’t have coils to stick a pen in.

Cute magnetic penholder for your journal using fabric scraps

20. Fabric Corner Bookmark

These would be sweet for kid’s books.

Book corner bookmark

21. Cute Coasters

Coasters, coasters everywhere. 

Cute coasters simple sewing pattern

22. Log Cabin Hexie Potholders

Good for a housewarming or hostess gift.

Scrappy log cabin pot holders

Bonus. DIY Fabric Bunting

This is a really simple and easy fabric banner to make with your precious leftover fabrics!

There you have it. 23 awesome projects for using up some fabric scraps!

Which one will you be making next?

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  1. Julie Parnell says

    May 14, 2021 at 7:31 am

    Great scrap fabric ideas!

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