Money is tight sometimes, but that shouldn’t mean you have to stop giving great gifts. However, finding a way to use what supplies you already have in a way that is useful can be tricky.
Today, I’ve taken some of the guess work out of the situation for you!
I’ve rounded up my favorite 11 items that you can make with scrap fabric. And let me tell you, these great gifts that cost zero money to make are all things people will actually ENJOY receiving!
NO FABRIC? If you have an old sweater, make these instead!
11 Scrap Fabric Projects for Free Handmade Gifts
These gifts are fabulous for any time of the year, Christmas, birthday, or just because. Gathered from some of the greatest minds on the internet, these FREE handmade gifts (made from scrap fabric) are sure to be an instant hit with anyone in your life.
So let’s get right to it check out these easy things to make with fabric!
Fabric Coasters
I think these are adorable as is, but you could use any scrap fabric you have!
Imagine Christmas fabric, Halloween themes, vintage fabrics… the possibilities are limitless!
Yo-Yo Paperclips
What’s not to love about these vintage yo-yos? I mean, they are just the bee’s knees!
You could even throw these sweet things on a hair clip or two! A 15 minute scrap fabric project!
Cup Cozies
Again, these would be so cute with any fabric scraps you have laying around.
Also, if you don’t have velcro you could just a loop and button method to close the cozie. Or you could even do a buttonhole!
Embroidered Handprint
Ok, I am absolutely IN LOVE with this one! Can you imagine kicking this project up a notch and getting all the kids and grandkids to turn their handprints into personalized squares with their names underneath… then turning it into a quilt for grandma??
SO CUTE!
And if you don’t have solid color scrap fabric, just use a pattern with a bold contrasting color thread!
Fabric Keychains
Great little stocking stuffer! My favorite is the one with the initial! Get the keychain part here if you don’t have one.
Hand Warmers
Don’t these just call to you? I love the fabric that they used for the original project, but so many other patterns would be great as well!
Be sure not to use any metal since they will be placed in the microwave!
Keychain with Chapstick Holder
Great for the person in your life who always has chapstick. I definitely have a few!
Camera Cord
For those of us who still own a camera that ISN’T attached to our phones, this would be such a sweet gift!
Funky Hot Pads
These funky little hot pads have such a great design! Never worry about your fingers slipping off and grabbing the hot pan again!
Cord Keeper
This idea is very similar to the cup cozy, but functions as a cord keeper! For the person in your life who travels a lot, this would be wonderful!
Earbud Keychain
Brilliant. Everyone should have one!
Or maybe you have another idea of what you want to make but don’t have enough scrap fabric to fit the project?
You could just take your scraps and make whole fabric with this technique!
READ THE REST OF THE FREE HANDMADE GIFT SERIES HERE:
14 Great Gifts from Repurposed Items
11 Great Gifts from Scrap Fabric
13 Great Gifts for Kids
5 Great Gifts from Blank Paper
Lisa Sharp says
These are so cute. I really need to learn to use my sewing machine ha. I really like the coasters.
Alexandra @ My Urban Family says
These are such great ideas! I would LOVE for someone to make me a camera cord.
Victoria says
I agree! I really should just make one for myself… But getting one as a gift would be even better! Thanks for stopping by!
Mary-In the boondocks says
Wow you have so many creative ideas here.There are a number of them I could actually attempt.The one that has me the most in treguid is the scrap fabric. I have tons of that. I will definitely look into it and now that Christmas is coming around this is a big help. Thanks for putting this together.
Victoria says
Hey Mary, thanks for stopping by! I’m glad you’re enjoying the series, I have another installment coming up next week that covers a ton of things you can make for kids for free!
I hope you can make it back by to check it out!
Kayla says
LOVE those cord keepers! And the chapstick holder! These are fabulous ideas, girl! You just keep coming with them! We love seeing you each week on the Alder Collective!
Victoria says
Thanks Kayla! I cannot WAIT to share the next post in the series! Zero money gifts FOR KIDS! It’s coming out tomorrow, so stop back by 🙂
Jaime says
This is such a really good collection of craft ideas! I had couple pinned already but have quickly saved the rest!!! And I’ve added the Yo Yo Paperclips craft to my list of Christmas Stocking Stuffers I’m making! I’m always on the looking for cute projects that would work well as stuffers and so many of these would work perfectly for that!
Victoria says
Thank you! I did a whole series of these zero money gift ideas, it was so much fun to put together!
Glad you liked them! (Sorry for the long response time… My internet is all weird out here and it wouldn’t publish my comments until this morning!)
Katrin says
All of these are absolutely amazing DIY fabric gift ideas, I love each and every one! and they look like I’d be able to sew them with my sewing machine in no time! Great list! It’s awesome that you linked them up at Sweet Inspiration, Thanks so much!!!
Victoria says
Thank you so much Katrin! I agree, these things probably whip up in no time! Thanks for stopping by, see you at Sweet Inspiration next week!
Cindy @ Holistic Health Traditions says
Nice ideas. I’m going to look into the coasters and hand warmers. Another idea that I’m planning to make for my youngest son is to cut a small bear shape from two scraps, sew them together, and stuff with rice. You can keep it in the freezer and it’s a little “boo boo buddy” for scrapes and bruises. We used to have one years ago, but it’s time to make a new one!