18 Scrap Fabric Projects for Resourceful Sewists

When you fall in love with a gorgeous fabric, you want to make sure that you use every inch of it in the best possible way, especially if you’re on a budget. Even if you have just a little bit left, you just have to save it. You probably have a huge collection of fabric scraps that you can’t bear to part with, no matter how cluttered your sewing room is getting.
Gather up those scraps and get ready to empty out your stash! These 18 Scrap Fabric Projects for Resourceful Sewists will help you create adorable, easy sewing projects with the leftover fabric pieces you already have at home. Few sewing projects are more satisfying than making something new with your old scraps.
You can save money and de-clutter your sewing stash at the same time with useful projects like this Posh Paneled DIY Makeup Bag, which is so much more affordable and personal than buying one from the store. Give your home a brand new look with home decor crafts like this Scrap Buster Fall Pillow. You can even dress yourself in your scrap fabric with projects like this adorable Paisley Paneled Skirt.
With these scrap fabric projects, you can reorganize your life, update your wardrobe, and make fun, unique projects to give as gifts or to keep yourself. Check out these scrap busters and you’ll never waste your precious fabric again.
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DIY Clothes Ideas from Fabric Scraps
Sewing clothes is always budget-friendly, but using your fabric scraps to create wearable pieces is the ultimate thrifty project. You can make your own gorgeous skirts, scarves, and more using just the fabric scraps that you already have. Using your scraps give your style a boho chic, trendy style that is sure to turn heads. You will love wearing these adorable scrap fabric projects.
Scrap Buster DIY Home Decor

Buying decorations for your home can be extremely pricey. You don’t have to spend a fortune, though, to make over your rooms. Instead, transform your colorful fabric scraps into adorable pillows, cozy quilts, and more. Adding just one of these stash busting projects can give your home a brand new look.
What fun ideas do you have for crafting with scraps?
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