Scrap Happy: More Than 50 Fabric Scraps & Remnant Ideas
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Save those scraps! Here’s a big new collection of free tutorials and patterns to help use up those fabric pieces and remnants you have tucked away in your craft room (updated 2012).
I’ve listed plenty of ideas for goodies that are not only useful but also a few cute and charming just-for-fun items too (some even gift-worthy!).
No matter how big or small that little piece is, you should find something here to make with it.
Note: Many are just a sample idea from a larger collection of projects, I’ve included reference links to those pages as well (found here on Tipnut).
Have fun and as always…I’ll be updating this page with new goodies as I find them so you may want to keep it bookmarked for future reference. Enjoy!
bhg.com
Finger Hot Pads: Cute little pocket hotpads for your fingers. You’ll find dozens more potholders to sew on this page.
craftyasiangirl.blogspot.com
popularpatchwork.com
Pop Garden Flower: Includes a measurement chart to make Small, Medium and Large size flowers. Over 40 more flowers are on this page.
heatherbailey.typepad.com
modabakeshop.com
Keychain: Great stashbuster that you can embellish any number of ways. Lots of ideas are also listed on this page.
craftinessisnotoptional.com
flamingotoes.com
No-Sew Sachets: Stuffed with potpourri, lavender flowers or balsam fir needles. More ideas are found here.
familyfun.go.com
justcallmechris.blogspot.com
Business Card Holder: Supplies include fusible fleece, small hair elastic and a button. More tutorials are listed here.
craftycupboard.blogspot.com
greenbeesbees.blogspot.com
Covered Tape Measure: Tutorial via free pdf download. More projects for crafters are found here.
aspoonfulofsugardesigns.com
thelongthread.com
Press Bag: Made with two 9 1/2″ squares of fabric (one for lining), top cuff is folded down and embellish as you like (yo-yo, button, etc.).
terryatkinson.typepad.com
cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.com
Envelope Bag: A sweet little pouch with a button and loop closure, use to carry small utensils and other goodies.
betulaloo.blogspot.com
sew4home.com
Dresden Petal Handbag: Template included, you’ll need 14 strips using 7 different fat quarter scraps. You’ll find dozens of patchwork pretties on this page.
jemimabean.blogspot.com
zitzmanfam.blogspot.com
Embroidered Buttons: Stitch on a piece of fabric before covering buttons, either sketch your own designs or use the print as a pattern.
craftstylish.com
citricsugar.blogspot.com
Reversible Coffee Cozy: Lined with cotton batting, free template download via pdf. Lots more ideas are found here.
craftystaci.com
craftastical.com
Ruffled Bib: Gather strips of assorted fabric prints then sew onto a bib (either one you make or one ready-made). Lots more ideas on this page.
theadventuresofroryandjess.blogspot.com
stitchesandscissors.com
Glasses Case: Features a foldover tab with button & elastic closure. More projects found here.
sew-fantastic.blogspot.com
mythreesonsknit.blogspot.com
Checkbook Cover: Features a sweet fabric ruffle embellishment across the top. More ideas can be found here.
alisa-thesweetlife.blogspot.com
madebypetchy.blogspot.com
Coasters: Padded with batting. You’ll find dozens of projects shared on this page.
sometimescrafter.blogspot.com
thimbleanna.com
Coin Purse: Made with a gold purse frame and pretty fabric (lined). Several more projects are listed here.
purlbee.com
lavenderkittykat.blogspot.com
Tissue Cozy: A basic design using four coordinating pieces of fabric. Tutorials for both tissue boxes and pouches are listed here.
littlebitfunky.com
sewandthecity.blogspot.com
Bracelets: A strip of 1″ thick elastic is run through a fabric casing, ends sewn together. More craft bracelets & bangles are on this page.
womenwhodoitall.blogspot.com
seekatiesew.blogspot.com
Microwave Heating Pad: These can be made in a variety of sizes, try making pocket or hand warmers. Fill with rice, beans, etc. (ideas listed on the page).
tipnut.com
simonehowell.blogspot.com
Keyboard Wrist Rest: Make these any size you like, filled with rice, template download available. Find more office supply projects here.
andsometimesy.blogspot.com
yogajournal.com
DIY Stickers/Tape: Easy to make and useful for wrapping, these are made with double sided adhesive tape.
mairuru.blogspot.com
allthingslovely.typepad.com
Hair Curlers: A small amount of polyester stuffing is used to shape the curlers, you’ll also need a button and some thread.
lifewithmonkey.wordpress.com
brassyapple.blogspot.com
How To Make A Yo-Yo: These are used to embellish all kinds of things (totes, quilts, hair clips, etc.).
heatherbailey.typepad.com
sometimescrafter.blogspot.com
Phone Sleeve: Can be made for any brand of cellphone with minimal adjustment but designed specifically for an iPhone 4. More phone covers & cases are shared here.
erinerickson.com
cally-cruze.blogspot.com
Cloth Baby Shoes: Could these be any cuter? Free pdf download. More baby booties and shoes are listed on this page.
stardustshoes.blogspot.com
sewmamasew.com
Jean Cuffs: Add a fun print at the cuff and buttons in a complimentary color.
canadianliving.com
candacetodd.blogspot.com
Closet Tags: Fabric pieces in a variety of colors are used, along with Heat N Bond Ultra (no sew), ribbon and pinking shears.
inbetweenlaundry.blogspot.com
stumblesandstitches.blogspot.ca
Hi I’m looking for a pattern for a clothespin holder with a hanger type or and other styles. Thank you
Thanks, Joanne ! My thoughts exactly. I love the freshness of hanging bedding and towels outside, and remembering my Mom’s and Grandmother’s clothespin holders.
Joanne: I just looked up the patterns on this site (“search”). I found some really neat patterns – from 2008. Check it out!
I made a really easy clothespin holder by using my grandson’s size 4 knit polo style shirt. I simply sewed the bottom closed and hung it on child size hanger. The placket neck opening is the perfect size for reaching the clothespins.
Hi Joanne, I’ve listed some free clothespin bag patterns here.
Hey! I like your site – I’m a naturally frugal person, and I have a sewing business. I’ve recently relocated to Tennessee from Georgia and I’m eager to get something going. I get teased about my frugality, but I want to ad my tip: save those plastic onion bags and sew together to make a miniature facial scrub puff (exfoliant). Or, you’ve heard about all those “sugar scrubs”? Well, I was a lab assistant for my dad, a biologist, and we’ve confirmed that plain table sugar is very healing; so, I have discovered that it makes a great facial scrub. Thanks!
I was hoping to find a pattern for a shower curtain with left over fabric bits…no luck today been looking for hours. Any suggestions??
ok ur ? was on shower curtain from left over scraps. here is a thought take a patturn for a crazy quilt and make it the size you want the curtain and then just find a shower curtain pattern that is normal and make it like it says.
I have 4 fabric napkins, was wondering what I could make with them. They are about 18″ square. Thanks
You could make them into square pillows. Simply sew them around the edges and either insert a pillow form or fill with stuffing. A really quick easy way to change out decor for cheap!
It makes two pillows or add another interesting fabric to the back for some reversable fun (then you would have 4)!
They make darling doll dresses. Cut napkin in half. Narrow hem 4″ down on long sides of rectangles to make armholes. Sew side seams together below hems. Make 1/2 inch hem at top of rectangles to make casing. Trim bottom with ruffle, fabric band, lace, braid, ric-rac or whatever suits your fancy. Thread a 15 inch ribbon thru each casing, gather to fit doll’s neck, and tie at shoulders. These work up fast.
Wow. The lady’s site with the diaper holder really put me off. If you don’t want people to use a pattern to make something to sell, don’t put it online. It’s as simple as that. Craziness. Thanks for the other awesome ideas! I am in the market for a sewing machine now, and once I find one, LOOK OUT!!
Hi, Love your site! Do you have any doll patterns, I have a new grand daughter and would love to make her a doll with all the dresses.
You are amazing Now if you could tell us how to get more time to do all these wonderful things, Thanks so much
I made the quilted bowl from another issue and except for the beautiful
embroidery work she did, mine looks exactly like hers. The directions are
right on and easy to follow. I’m so proud of it.