14 Easy Sewing Projects Using Fabric Scraps
Use up your fabric scraps stash by sewing these 14 easy sewing projects.
I have a ton of fabric scraps in my stash and I’m always looking for new items to sew to use up these scraps. I wanted to share with you some of my popular sewing projects that are perfect for using leftover fabric.
Upcycle your leftover fabric using the following sewing project ideas. Pick one or sew them all!
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Easy DIY Key Fob
Key fobs are super quick and easy to sew plus, the key fob hardware is cheap. If you have 4″ x 12″ fabric leftovers in your stash, then the key fob is the perfect sewing project.
Scrunchie Sewing Pattern
DIY Fabric Scrunchie Sewing Tutorial
Strips of fabric are perfect for sewing up some fabric scrunchies. All you need are some 3.5″ x 22″ fabric scraps and you are good to go for sewing some scrunchies.
Quilted Fabric Coasters – Two Styles
Easy DIY Quilted Fabric Coaster Sewing Tutorial – Two Styles
All sizes of scraps are perfect for sewing some quilted fabric coasters! Fabric scraps of 5 strips measuring 2 inches by at least 7 inches for the front and one measuring 5 inches by 5 inches for the back are all you need for making these easy quilted fabric coasters.
Small Zipper Pouch Coin Purse
Easy Small Zipper Pouch Coin Purse Sewing Tutorial
Small zipper pouches are super popular and a great sewing project for using up those fabric scraps. All you need are four fabric scraps measuring 5.5 inches by 4 inches to sew up one of these fun zipper pouches.
Fabric Bookmark
Easy Fabric Bookmark Sewing Project
Do you read? Why not hold the spot in your book with an easy fabric bookmark. Sew a fabric bookmark with fabric measuring 3 inches by 8 inches and you’ll use up your fabric stash in no time!
Travel Fabric Tissue Holder
Travel Tissue Holder Sewing Tutorial
Protect those tissues in your purse with a travel fabric tissue holder. Sew these tissue holders using four fabric scraps measuring 5.25 inches by 4 inches. The fabric tissue holder sewing project is so simple, you’ll be able to make multiples at a time.
Fabric Luggage Tag
Fabric Luggage Tag Sewing Tutorial
Easily identify your luggage by using fun fabric luggage tags! Luggage tags are the perfect sewing project for using fabric scraps and you’ll always be able to find your luggage! Fabric scraps measuring (2) 3.5 inches by 5 inches and one fabric strip measuring 2 inches by 12 inches are all you need to sew a luggage tag.
Drawstring Gift Bag Sewing Pattern
Fabric Drawstring Gift Bag Sewing Project
I just love making fabric drawstring gift bags, especially during the holidays. Plus, these gift bags are recyclable. Any size fabric scrap will work for this drawstring giftbag sewing project tutorial.
Super Easy Fabric Checkbook Cover
Fabric Checkbook Cover Sewing Tutorial
Replace your old plastic checkbook cover with a fun fabric one. The fabric checkbook cover is perfect for using up two fabric scraps each measuring 7.5 inches by 13 5/8 inches. Protect your checkbook and be stylish at the same time!
Gift Card / Credit Card Holder
DIY Fabric Gift Card / Credit Card Holder
Keep all your gift cards or credit cards all in one place by sewing a fabric gift card holder. You’ll use a lot of those fabric leftovers with this gift card holder sewing project with the 6 card slots. The fabric gift card holder is my go to sewing project for giving gift cards during the holidays.
Fabric Lanyard
The fabric lanyard is another great sewing project for using up those long strips of fabric scraps. You’ll need one fabric scrap measuring 2 inches by 44 inches to sew the fabric lanyard (or sew two smaller fabric strips together). The fabric lanyard is a must have to hold keys and work IDs.
Mini Zipper Pouch Key Chain
Mini Zipper Pouch Key Chain Sewing Tutorial
The mini zipper pouch key chain is the perfect sewing project for using up those fabric scraps! The zipper is only 3 inches. Hook this little zipper pouch to your purse or use it for your keys. The mini zipper pouch is just the right size for cash and lip balm.
Business Card / Gift Card Holder
Easy to Sew Fabric Business Card Holder
Protect your business cards with new fun fabric business card holder. The business card holder sewing project is a fabric scrap buster and it holds gift cards and credit cards too. All you need to make this cute card holder is two pieces of fabric scraps measuring 4.75 inches by 9.5 inches.
Passport Cover
How to Sew an Easy Fabric Passport Cover
Keep your passport protected with a stylish fabric passport cover. Fabric scraps for this passport cover include two fabric pieces measuring 12 inches by 6 inches. The fabric passport cover is a quick and easy sewing project!
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