Creative Ways To Use Up All Those Fabric Scraps

After almost every sewing project, you will end up with pieces of leftover fabric. Are you looking at these small scraps, wondering what to do with them because they’re taking up space? There are wonderfully creative ways to use up all those fabric scraps around the house. Time to get to work!

Hair Accessories

Nobody is going to claim that they have too many hair accessories! Scrunchies and headbands are two hair accessory ideas to try with your leftover materials.

Headbands have made their way back into the fashion scene and are all the rage. Scrunchies easily hold back your hair while you wash your face or complete house chores. Make an easy-knotted headband, or try a wire headband for a no-sew project with fabric glue and the scraps of your choice. Plus, you can create one for every outfit!

Fabric hair bows are another excellent hair accessory idea. These would make the perfect gift for a couple about to welcome a child.

Cord Keepers

Do you have problems with cords stuffed into a drawer or lying near outlets? Cord keepers will keep your cables in a neat and tidy bundle until you’re ready to use them. Gone are the days of reaching into the drawer and pulling out tangled wires.

Cord keepers are excellent for using up leftover leather or faux-leather scraps. Attach a snap at the end, and you’re good to go.

Fabric Scrap Quilt

Create something that will impress all your sewing friends: start your own fabric scrap quilt. Put together leftover scraps, and you can make something simple and beautiful. The pieces don’t even have to match; that’s the beauty of it. You can gift this to a friend or family member. It would look pretty when draped on your bed to keep you warm on a chilly evening.

Storage Bins

Are you looking for creative ways to store your fabric? Sew a few cute storage bins to keep all your fabric scraps in one place—piece together smaller leftovers to stretch the materials even further.

Fabric Tape

This craft is one of the easiest out there! Cut the fabrics into uniform strips and then place a piece of double-sided tape on the wrong side. Voila! You’ve made unique tape to adorn your presents the next time you wrap a gift.

Conclusion

Try any of the above ideas to use up those fabric scraps you have sitting around the house. Keep those pesky pieces from going to waste, and get creative!

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