Scrap sewing projects

Hey friends! I have been trying to think of ways to be more environmentally friendly when I am quilting. I am really thoughtful about the beautiful fabrics I select and I want to use every scrap so that nothing goes to waste. Today I am sharing a scrap buster tutorial to make a quilted bookmark! How to make a quilted bookmark: Materials: Fusible Midweight Interfacing Quilter's Cotton Scraps Sewing Machine Iron & Pressing Mat Other Helpful materials: 6 1/2

Here are 30 free patterns you can learn to sew in just 10 minutes. Almost all of these DIY projects require only beginner-level expertise.

Use your scrap fabric to make this free quilted sleep mask! Step by step instructions for a beginner-friendly tutorial.

A super quick and easy way to make a potholder with scrap fabric you have lying around. These potholders are the perfect housewarming gift!

Instead of reaching for whatever is handy to keep your project in place, put your scraps to work with functional pattern weights. These pattern weights take minimal supplies to create and store away easily when not in use. The DIY pattern weights are quick to make, functional, and make a great gift for sewing friends. […]

FROM CARLY B on Instagram: "How to make (the BEST) peg apron! (Beginner sewing project) I used about 50cm of cotton canvas & 3ply red acrylic yarn for the decorative stitches. You can use whatever fabric you like - it would be great for scrap usage/patchwork. My peg bag dimensions were about 13” x 18” cut on fold. Pockets were cut 5” down the side seams. Waistband was 70” long or so. All customisable measurements! Easy to sew & the project whips up in under an hour. Yarn decorative…

Huge list of sew and no sew projects for fabric scraps. Make gifts, jewelery or home decor items out of the trimmings, crumbs and other items you would normally toss in the scrap bin.

In this blog post we wanted to start the new year with 15 Scrap Fabric Project Ideas, perfect for using your left over fabric pieces and prevent waste. It's always good practise to keep hold of your scrap fabrics, but often finding project ideas for smaller pieces can be a little tricky. In this post we have a selection of creative ideas for fabric remnants that are slightly larger, and then other ideas for smaller scrap pieces. Continue reading to find out more.

Find the most perfectly unusual sewing gifts ideas in this list, from printed lavender sachets to amazing lip-shaped pouches!

...you have more than a few scraps of fabric laying around! These 7 scrappy sewing projects will inspire you to use up some of those fabric scraps!