5 Brilliant Ways to Upcycle Fabric Scraps

Having your clothes custom-made allows you to choose the design you want and also get the perfect fit. It’s also true with the fabric. There are several types of materials to choose from like the ones from Dalston Mill Fabrics. You get to decide which specific type will suit your clothes best. If you purchase your fabrics, chances are you will have leftover material from your projects. There is no need to dispose of it because there are various things that you can do to upcycle these fabric scraps and here are some of them.

Upholstered headboard

Add cosiness and comfort in your bed by creating your DIY headboard using your scrap fabric and other materials. Other things that you will need are plywood, or you can also use a big old picture or art frame, foam, and batting. Cut the foam leaving 4 inches of the plywood showing on all its sides and place it on top. Cover it with batting that extends about 2 to 4 inches from the edges of the plywood so you can tuck it in the back. The last layer will be your scrap fabric that is also the same size as the batting. Secure these layers using glue or tacks. Once done, place the headboard in the position you prefer.

Reusable snack bag

Instead of using disposable plastics for packing snacks, you can make your very own snack bags. Aside from the scrap fabrics, you will also need thread, needle, and Velcro. You can make a small or big one, depending on your preference. Cut two pieces of fabric with the same width but different heights. One must be 4 inches longer than the other. Sew the bottom, left and side parts together to create the bag. Sew the Velcro on top of the smaller fabric and the one on the flap of the longer one so you can close and open it.

Fabric bunting

Use this for any celebration or parties like birthdays and weddings. Cut triangle fabrics and secure them in a long fabric ribbon using glue or by sewing them. You can have the same fabric design or a combination of different ones.

Hanger wrap

Wrapping your hangers with leftover fabric will make their grip better. Your clothes will not slip easily with it. Plus, they will also look attractive and unique. There are various ways to secure their ends, and that includes sewing, using glue and tying.

Fabric bookmarks

Cut two same-sized fabric pieces depending on the size of bookmark that you want. Cut batting of the same size. Put one fabric on the surface with its front part facing up. Put the other one on top of the first with its front part facing down, so that the part with the design are facing each other. Place the batting on top. Sew the bottom, right and left side. Turn it inside out so that the sides with the design are now showing outwards. Tuck the top edges in and sew to close. Make a small hole in the upper part where you can insert and secure the ribbon of your bookmark.

Upcycling fabric scraps is not only fun and useful, but it is also one way of helping save the environment.