101 Ideas for using fabric scraps

101 Ideas for using fabric scraps

Scraps can often be one of the biggest struggles for sewists. We spend so much time selecting and caring for our fabric, that it can feel sad and wasteful to just throw the scraps away. I’m very passionate about sustainability and creating less waste so today, I’m sharing 101 ways to use your scrap fabric. There’s a whole slew of ideas, organized into categories, so that you can skip to the section that sounds most fun to you.

These projects run the gamut from quick and fun to more involved and labor intensive. Where applicable, I’ve linked to existing tutorials on my blog. Otherwise, you should be able to find a tutorial via a quick internet search. Or, let your creativity run wild and create your own pattern.

Sewing Tools for Beginners - VIDEO TUTORIAL

Sewing Tools for Beginners - VIDEO TUTORIAL

With the start of the new year, people often take on new adventures, including sewing. Yay! I was asked on Instagram a few times recently what sewing machine I recommend for beginners, so I thought I'd go ahead and share all the tools you need to start sewing your own clothing. And don’t worry, there are only six tools that you absolutely need. I’m a big fan of minimalism and not buying things you don’t need. Click through to watch the video explaining my picks and get links to my fave products.

How to sew thumbhole cuffs - VIDEO TUTORIAL

How to sew thumbhole cuffs - VIDEO TUTORIAL

Winters are hard on me because my hands and feet always get cold very easily. Nighttime can be especially challenging. I solved my cold feet issue with layers of socks and a warm rice bag (tutorial here). But my hands still get cold while reading in bed. I’ve always dreamed about having a long sleeve shirt or sweater that covered my hands. Finally, at the end of last year, I decided that it was time that I just made myself a long sleeve shirt with thumbhole cuffs.

For this hack, you can use any long sleeve shirt, dress or sweatshirt pattern that is designed for knit fabrics. You’ll want to use knit fabric with some stretch for this fabric so that your hands will be nice and comfy as you move about. Watch the video and then check out the diagrams for how I drafted these cuffs.