If you sew a lot, you know the feeling: a pile of colorful fabric scraps - and no idea what to do with them. Here are 12+ cool sewing ideas using fabric scraps!
The most important things at a glance
- There are many great sewing ideas that are perfect for using up fabric scraps
- The sewing projects suggested are also great as gifts
- There are no limits to your creativity, and there is something for every taste
- Even beginners can complete the various sewing ideas in no time
In this post, I present 12+ great sewing ideas for using up fabric scraps that are guaranteed to be a success even for sewing beginners: potholders, patchwork blankets, pacifier clips, sewing machine covers, cosmetic bags, and much more :)
Using Jersey Scraps: Sewing Your Own Briefs
If you, like me, enjoy sewing with jersey, then you probably know this too: At the end of every shirt, there is still a whole piece of fabric left over. It is far too good to throw away.
Do you know what I create from the beautiful jersey scraps? Gorgeous briefs!
Sewing Log Cabin Potholders
The more colorful, the more WOW, right? I love sewing potholders. And: giving potholders as gifts. Everyone needs them. And they can be made so wonderfully unique!
Sewing a Patchwork Blanket from Fabric Scraps
Long strips of fabric, bias tape, and a blanket made of cotton fleece. That is all you need for a cozy patchwork blanket. Put the colors together however you like - and sew yourself a colorful quilt with the wonderful feeling that you are creating something truly unique!
Sewing a Pacifier Clip from Fabric Scraps
As cute as it is useful: A pacifier clip prevents the beloved pacifier from getting lost. It is simply attached to the little one's clothing with a clip. And it is sewn in no time.
Sewing a Sewing Machine Cover
A little crazy - but so funny: My sewing machine cover made from fabric scraps with lots of colorful bows. If you don't want it to be quite so playful, replace the bows with pretty Kam Snaps! :)
Sewing a Cosmetic Bag from Fabric Scraps
Combined with a little faux leather or glitter vinyl, fabric scraps become the coolest and most elegant cosmetic bags! A stylish button or a fine appliqué - and you are done!
Sewing a Vinyl Bag
One of my first patterns - and one that I am still incredibly proud of: The vinyl bag. I love sewing it in different sizes as a travel organizer. This way, cosmetics, laundry, socks, and small items have a fixed place - and I can keep track of everything!
Sewing a Peacock Cushion from Fabric Scraps
By now, a colorful peacock has moved into all my friends' homes - and each one is a little work of art. Thanks to the endless variety of combinations of fabrics, colors, and textures, each of my peacock cushions is unique. And super easy to sew. The only really hard thing is giving them away afterwards... ;)
Mesh Bag for Fruit & Vegetables
Empty your fabric box and do something good for the environment at the same time? No problem with these stylish mesh bags. They are lightning-fast to sew, easy to wash, and can be reused. This makes you the queen of the weekly market, bet? ;)
Sewing Arm Warmers from Jersey Scraps
Of course, you can also create amazing little things from jersey scraps! Like my wonderfully warm arm warmers. Combined with teddy plush or fleece, nothing can stand in the way of your trip to the North Pole. ;)
Pyramid Pouches
Actually, they are not pyramids but tetrahedrons. Still, if you say pyramid pouches, everyone immediately knows what you mean. They are perfect for sewing up beautiful fabric scraps. And they just look fantastic, don't they?
Sewing a Lanyard from Fabric Scraps
One of my favorite sewing ideas for fabric scraps: individually designed lanyards. At the same time, these stylish pieces are also a nice gift for men - they sometimes get a little short during our colorful sewing excesses. :)
Sewing Mug Rugs from Fabric Scraps
I love sewing my beloved fabric scraps into mug rugs - sometimes they are also called mug rugs. Many colorful fabric scraps make your mug rug a real one-of-a-kind piece. A matching bias tape forms a fine frame in which your fabric scraps are beautifully showcased.
Fully inspired?
Get even more inspiration and browse my sewing patterns.
Happy simple sewing,
your Sabine
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