What are textile crafts, and why are they regarded as one of the most exciting creativities of all DIY projects? It is a form of creative art whereby fabric scraps and remnants are artistically combined with other materials to produce decorative forms and objects. These random materials become upcycled in ways that the resulting crafts created are of higher value.
It is a craft that consistently requires the use of assorted cloth pieces. Depending on the textile craft project you plan to do, you may need novelty materials or unusual types of fabric pieces. What better way to find these, than online, comfortably, in your home?
Fabric stores online have regular clearance sales that they sell as fabric scrap boxes. Also, there are remnants; pieces that did not pass quality inspection, those with manufacturing defects, and unsold past-season textiles.
Crafts You Can Make with Fabric Scraps
There are thousands of things you can do with fabric of-cuts. Listed below are 26 textile crafts you can make with remnants of materials sourced from your home, local shops, or online stores
- Raggedy dolls and other soft toys.
- Patchwork bedcovers and quilts.
- Decorative lamp shades.
- Coasters, placemats, and tablecloths.
- Picture frames.
- Playmats for kids.
- Eyeglasses pouch.
- Poufs.
- Tissue box cozy.
- Babies headbands.
- Dish towels.
- Embroidered buttons and lapels.
- Headboard upholstery.
- Throw pillow covers.
- Snack bags.
- Hand purses.
- Rag rugs.
- Fabric flowers.
- Beach bags.
- Arm-rest covers.
- Baby bibs.
- Scrunchies.
- Embellished fabric appliques.
- Jewelry bags.
- Sleep masks.
- Fabric-wrapped bracelets.
Organize your Fabric Remnants Collection
Do not keep your scrap collection jumbled up in one large bin or box. Organize the pieces intentionally and systematically. This will make things easy when searching for what you need for a fabric art project.
Sort each piece by color and type. Trim (if need be) into squares, rectangles, or strips with no side less than a couple of inches.
Create a purposeful area to store your scrap/remnant materials collection. Use separate boxes, baskets, opaque bins, or drawers that you can store away easily. And if you don’t have room for drawers, bins, or baskets, you could keep them tidily stored and labelled in large Ziploc bags.
Buy clearance fabrics online: Discounted Fabrics and Textile Material Supplies