Anybody who likes to sew probably has lots of fabric scraps lying around… I know I do. So I thought it would be fun to share some creative ways to use that leftover material. Here are ten genius ways to use up your pile of fabric scraps.
1. Cover a book or a journal in a colorful piece of material… no sewing involved. Here’s the tutorial. [Photo: Two Twenty One]
2. Upcycle a couple of plastic grocery bags and a piece of fabric to create one of these fantastic reusable snack pouches. Learn how here. [Photo: Happy Hour Projects]
3. Make a few scented sachets for your drawers using this tutorial. [Photo: Martha Stewart]
4. This interesting technique uses up all those teeny tiny pieces of fabric. Read about it here. [Photo: Just Jude]
5. Make a colorful key fob using this simple tutorial. [Photo: Crazy Little Projects]
6. Here’s another car-related project… a garbage bag! Get the instructions here. [Photo: A Ditchin’ Time Quilts]
7. If you’re into yoga, give these easy yoga mat carrying straps a try. Here’s the tutorial. [Photo: Design Fixation]
8. Make a colorful magnetic alphabet using these instructions. [Photo: Balancing Home]
9. These cute little bookmarks couldn’t be easier to make… find out more here. [Photo: Woods of Bell Trees]
10. And last but not least – make a roll of this colorful fabric rope using this tutorial. [Photo: My Poppet]
Thank you!! Such great ideas!! I always have extra fabric, and I feel terrible getting rid of it, and it sends my inner pack rat into overload! LOVE THESE!!!