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11 Scrap Fabric Gift Ideas

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July 25, 2018 by Victoria 18 Comments

These scrap fabric projects are the perfect solution for what to do with fabric scraps! Using what you have on hand for handmade gifts is a great way to save money! And these are all items you can make from fabric scraps that anyone would be thrilled to receive!

Scrap fabric projects yo-yos and cup cozies

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!
DIY fabric coasters easy fabric project

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!
scrap fabric yo-yo paperclips

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!
Mason jar cozies made with scrap fabric

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!

Embroidered handprint from fabric scraps

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.
Scrap fabric keychain

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!

fabric scraps DIY handwarmer

Keychain with Chapstick Holder

Great for the person in your life who always has chapstick. I definitely have a few!

Chapstick keychain holder from scrap fabric

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!

Fabric camera strap made from fabric scraps

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!

Hot pads scrap fabric project

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!

Cord keeper made from scrap fabric

Earbud Keychain

Brilliant. Everyone should have one!

Earbud pouch made with fabric scraps

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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!

How to make fabric from fabric scraps

READ THE REST OF THE FREE HANDMADE GIFT SERIES HERE:

10 Great Gifts from Wood Scraps
14 Great Gifts from Repurposed Items
11 Great Gifts from Scrap Fabric
13 Great Gifts for Kids
5 Great Gifts from Blank Paper

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  1. Jaime says

    March 21, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Victoria says

      March 23, 2016 at 2:56 pm

      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!)

      Reply
  2. Katrin says

    June 25, 2016 at 2:09 am

    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!!!

    Reply
    • Victoria says

      June 25, 2016 at 7:04 pm

      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!

      Reply
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