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Roundup: 10 Genius Ways To Use Up Fabric Scraps

by on Apr 23, 2015

Photo: My Poppet

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.   

10 Genius Ways To Use Up 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]

10 Genius Ways To Use Up Fabric Scraps

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]

10 Genius Ways To Use Up Fabric Scraps

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]

10 Genius Ways To Use Up Fabric Scraps

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]

10 Genius Ways To Use Up Fabric Scraps

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]

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  1. 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!!!