Things to Make with Leftover Fabrics

Hi creative friends! Today, we’re sharing this round up of 20+ creative things to make with leftover fabric, specifically all those cotton fabric scraps and leftover accessories from making face masks.

Got some leftover cotton fabric scraps?

Looking back more than a year and a half ago, we never imagined we’d be making face masks to wear in public and that it would last as long as it did.

We’ve definitely made our share of masks this past year, so it’s comforting to think that we may soon be able to go back to some sort of normalcy. I’m sure there are plenty of sewists, like myself, with leftover cotton fabrics and accessories from making masks. 

While of course, there is still a need for making masks with many restrictions still being in place all over the world, a little change is sometimes needed.

So we’ve picked our favorite DIY scrap fabric projects (including with and without sewing involved) to show all the creative ways of using that leftover cotton mask fabric and accessories.  And if you’re up for making more face masks, then consider donating them to people and organizations in need.

What to Make with Leftover Fabric?

Easy Lavender Sachets

Learn how to make your own lavender sachets to freshen up your home.

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Hexagon Notebook

Update a plain notebook with hexagon shapes, scrap fabric and a sewing machine.

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Decorate Cookie Tins with Fabric

This simple cookie tin craft idea is a great way to repurpose leftover fabric and tin cans.

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Mini Weights

Make these small patterned weights to help with your sewing or keep loose paper in place.

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Phone Wallet

You only need a small amount of leftover fabric to make this phone wallet so you can carry your keys and wallet together.

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Scrap Fabric Butterflies

Lisa from Cucicucicoo made these scrap fabric butterflies. You can use them to decorate, make a head band or a hair clip.

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Bow Hair Ties

Just a small amount of fabric makes these adorable hairs ties. You can sew your own bows and add them to ties you already have.

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How to Make a Wreath with Scrap Material

Use your scrap fabrics to make this cheerful wreath.

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Pet Leash

Make a colorful pet leash with pieces of leftover fabric.

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Sleep Eye Mask

Tilly from Tilly and the buttons shows you how to make this sleep eye mask using leftover elastic.

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DIY Wreath with Scrap Fabric Hearts

Create a beautiful DIY Wreath using Scrap Fabric Hearts

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Mouse Pad

Make your own anti slip grip mouse pad with leftover fabric.

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Fabric Necklaces

Make matching fabric necklaces and bracelets with leftover fabric and marbles! It’s a surprisingly easy and cost effective project.

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DIY Cord Keeper

Organize your cords and cables with this cord keeper that’s made from leftover fabric.

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DIY Luggage Tags

Once you’re able to travel the world again you’ll have these custom luggage tags for your bags.

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Fabric Scrap Bookmarks

With all the different fabric patterns these fabric bookmarks are great for all readers.

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DIY Scrunchies

Here are 3 different ways to make scrunchies, including one no-sew method to make as many scrunchies as needed.

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Simple Pincushion Tutorial

This DIY tutorial uses a half square triangle short cut to make the perfect circle pincushion!

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DIY No Sew Dog Bandana

Try this easy and quick tutorial to make your own reversible no-sew dog bandana.

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And lastly, make your own no-sew fabric-covered decorative storage boxes!

Love to Sew?

We’ve got you covered here as well! From home decor to fashion accessories, check out any of our sewing projects here on the blog for the free sewing pattern and step by step instructions.