If you are like us, you probably have loads of fabric offcuts and “scraps” left over from quilts and larger projects.We pretty much keep all of our little fabric pieces and it is fun to incorporate them into projects. If your scraps are getting out of control, here is a roundup of 15 popular Scrap Buster Projects to help put those scraps to good use!
Click on the link under each photo to be taken to the original tutorial/project. These projects may inspire you to get started on some Christmas gift projects.
Transform a paper bag into a lovely gift package by adding a yo-yo rosette and a gathered frill.
Add a strip of patchwork to a plain placemat to create a cheerful breakfast mat.
Cover a small gift box with a padded fabric lid – perfect for gift giving.
Tissue covers are a great project to make for fêtes and gifts. Check out our easy tutorial.
Fabric Flowers can be quickly made from small pieces of fabric and look great decorating a gift box.
Fabric Gift Pouch is perfect packaging for a small gift. You can find our tutorial here and our Christmas gift pouch here.
Patchwork Loyalty Card Wallet is perfect for storing up to 16 loyalty cards. More details and the tutorial can be found here.
Emergency Zippered Pouch is great for storing first aid supplies or other “emergency” supplies (money, chocolate etc) in your hand bag.
Combine gingham fabrics and crocheted doilies in these scented lavender sachets.
Add a scrap of fabric to a plain gift tag. Quick and easy.
Gathered Round Baskets can be made in three sizes using our tutorial. They are great for storing all types of items.
Use your fabric and ribbon scraps to make some cheerful little cupcake flags – great for your next party.
Charming Ornaments are made from fabric, felt, buttons and ribbon.Each ornament only needs a small piece of fabric.
Stamped Tags and labels can be made from stamping onto twill using fabric ink. Stitch to a small piece of fabric to make labels you can use in your sewing projects.
Patchwork Pencil Case is made from small pieces of fabric. Check out our step by step tutorial.
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Thanks for all the great ideas!!
Thank you. Sure I will use them.
These are all so gorgeous, thanks! <3 <3 <3
and I’m pinning toooo!
-Nash http://onceuponherdream.blogspot.com
What a great collection of ideas ! love them all
Gillian
Super! Thank you. : )
What a lovely collection of stash-busters. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you! We have so many scraps – we are always trying to dream up new ways of using them.