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Sewing is great but it can also create lots of scrap fabric in the process. What do you do with all those scraps? Do you save every scrap piece of fabric? Do you throw everything away? Well, you can do lots of sewing projects with scraps of fabric, and they become useful and eco-friendly items you will use all the time.
I often keep anything larger than a fat quarter for another project. I fold it up and keep it on the shelf. I find a fat quarter is usually enough for most projects. For anything smaller I either make a scrap fabric project, make a sample to practice a sewing technique, or I shred it to use it as stuffing in a future sewing project.
I have the hardest time getting rid of my favorite scrap fabric or fabric from my favorite sewing projects. I get really attached to the fabric even though I know there is always more fabric. I just want to treasure the fabric that made me my favorite outfit. It’s best to use these scrap fabric in one of these fabric scrap project ideas so that I can save them and cherish them but using them in another way.
This is a great list of easy scrap fabric projects that only use a little bit of sewing and some are even no sew scrap fabric projects. You can do DIY scrap fabric projects for more than just babies! Projects are added all the time so check back often!
Learn how to sew a zipper pouch with a free sewing pattern. This easy sewing project is great for beginners and makes a great handmade gift! I love have little bags to organize my purse and tote bags. I also love having zipper pouches to grab when I’m on the go or even when I…
Learn how to sew an easy DIY pencil pouch with scraps of fabric, a zipper, and a free sewing pattern. This is a great beginner sewing project! I’m always losing pens and pencils in my purse, and my kids fight over markers unless it’s clearly separated for each kid. I made an easy DIY pencil…
Learn how to make a warm gift with this free ear warmer sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is comfortable because of the shaping. We got so much snow this week, it’s time to get out all our cold weather clothing like coats, hats, and boots. I dislike having cold ears when I’m out playing…
Learn how to make a DIY scrunchie with a free printable scrunchie PDF sewing pattern. Use cotton or silk for an easy sewing project! I feel like the scrunchies of today are the limes of Little Women. My daughter loves wearing several on her arm whenever she goes to school. How many can she fit…
Learn how to make a DIY silk scrunchie with a free printable scrunchie PDF sewing pattern. This is a great beginner sewing project! I love using silk hair accessories for my curly hair. It’s soft and smooth, and I don’t feel like it fights my texture. It’s good to my hair, and since silk is…
Learn how to make DIY reusable sweeper pads for a sweeper or dust mop. Polyester fabric will pick up all the dust and debris on hard floors. The cleaning chore I hate is sweeping. It’s an important chore, but I just don’t get any satisfaction from it. Since I have kids and a dog, I…
Make clothing with just a fat quarter or scrap fabric! These fat quarter projects use woven and knit fabric for kid and baby sewing projects! As fun as it is to sew home decor or accessories, sewing clothing will always be what I love most. It’s the most exciting and satisfying to me. When I…
Learn how to sew a mug rug with scraps of fabric. Use a beautiful print or combine different colors for a unique handmade gift. Who else loves a warm drink in a mug during the cold winter months? One of my favorite treats is hot chocolate and a cheese sandwich. I have some Canadian ancestors,…
Learn how to sew DIY hand warmers with flannel fabric. It’s easy to make several, fill them up with rice, and give them as handmade gifts. It’s starting to get cold, and my kids are starting to complain about cold hands and feet. I needed small reusable hand warmers for my kids to use whenever…
Learn how to make a DIY Halloween treat bag perfect for parties and goodies. This beginner sewing project makes a simple gift with fun Halloween fabric! Whenever I start to see Halloween decorations and costumes in the stores, I get really excited. I love getting ready for Fall and Halloween. The autumn months are so…
Learn how to make a DIY fall hanging towel with a free hanging towel sewing pattern. Use an autumn towel or add a pumpkin to the top for a festive look. When I’m out in the morning or the evening, I’m starting to feel the crisp air of Fall. It’s still hot in the middle…
Learn how to sew four easy bookmarks with a free sewing pattern. Use scraps of fabric for a quick beginner sewing project to encourage reading! Have your kids been reading this summer? Are your kids read for back to school with some new bookmarks to start the school year? Make a cool bookmark to encourage…
Learn how to make a popsicle holder with a free sewing pattern. There’s a mermaid tail, shark, sword hilt, and a simple rectangle. It’s that time of the summer when my kids are eating popsicles almost everyday. They love having it after swimming or going to a playground. Even when it’s extremely hot outside, they…
Learn how to make DIY reusable makeup remover pads to help you save money and create less waste. It’s a great scrap fabric sewing project! When you sew you always end up with lots and lots of fabric scraps. Sometimes I feel guilty about throwing them away, and sometimes I don’t. If it’s larger than…
Learn how to make a DIY fabric tray with fabric scraps for simple organizing. It’s a great beginner sewing project that makes an easy gift! One of my side passions is organizing. I don’t claim to be all that good at it, but I like to have as many boxes, baskets, and bins as possible….