Arts and crafts can be a fun activity to do together, but sometimes it can seem like a lot of extra materials go to waste. It doesn’t have to be this way, though – hang on to your leftovers and transform them into something fun. Give these fun fabric scrap crafts for kids a try and see how creative you can be!

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Fabric scraps aren’t all you’re going to need for these crafts. For one, you’ll also need a needle and thread. When teaching children to sew, it’s a good idea to start with a thicker thread or needle to keep things simple.

You’ll also want to make sure to get the stuffing that some of these projects call for. You can find this at almost any craft store or online. In a pinch, however, stuffing from old pillows is also a great choice.

Crafting can be a special time for kids and nothing needs to go to waste. With these fabric scrap crafts, you’ll be able to make the most of your supplies and keep your kids entertained and creative.

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Fabric Scrap Crafts for Beginners

#1. Jellyfish

To make your own jellyfish, like this one from A Few Shortcuts, you’ll need two smaller scraps of fabric sewn together with stuffing added for the body. The body should look like a disk-shaped cushion.

From there, you can use extra ribbon and lace attached to the bottom of the body to create the tentacles. Finally, you can add a loop of string to the top so it can be hung up as decoration.

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#2. Stitched Up Heart

A small heart cushion is a great fabric craft, but using a plain colour can get rather boring. Instead, gather your fabric scraps together to create a patchwork heart.

To start, use the fabric pieces to create two hearts of the same size. Then, you can sew these together and add stuffing for shape. Large stitching can also add some character.

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#3. Monster Dolls

We love these! If your child is a fan of Tim Burton’s movies, they may also be a fan of these monster dolls – and the best bit is that they are practically no-sew thanks to fabric glue! You’ll find full instructions and step-by-step photos at Make Your Mark.

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#4. Homemade Cards

There are a lot of reasons to start making cards, such as holidays and birthdays. You can spice these cards up by creating designs on them out of your fabric scraps.

Cut out shapes, strips or letters to embellish your homemade cards, making them a great keepsake for the family members receiving them.

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#5. Fabric Letters

Speaking of adding personality, you can use scrap pieces of fabric to create letters. The easiest way to do this is to cut out the letters from materials like cardboard. From there, children can glue on pieces of fabric until it’s completely covered. These can then be used to create messages or names on bedroom walls, and are a great way to add some inexpensive decor to your child’s room.

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#6. Fabric Flowers

This craft looks fancy but really isn’t difficult to pull off. To start, you’ll want to create the main flower. This can be done by rolling and securing a piece of fabric. From there, you’ll want to start folding other fabrics to create leaves. The more fabric you use, the bigger your bouquet will be!

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#7. Paper Dolls with Crazy Hair

This is one of the simplest fabric scrap crafts, making it ideal for younger kids.

First, cut a human shape from card stock or cardboard. Give your child some time to decorate it, drawing on a face and other details. Finally, pull out your fabric scraps to create hair. This can be straight lines of fabric or even bunched up fabric to create curly hair.

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#8. Patchwork Pillow Friends

Just like the heart project, you’ll want to start these pillow friends by creating two mirror image copies of the same shape. On one side (the front), you can add touches such as pom-poms or buttons to create features like eyes. Before sewing them up completely, be sure to add plenty of stuffing to really bring your stuffed creature to life.

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#9. Doll Clothes

The body itself is mostly made from rolled up and folded fabric with no minute details such as faces. Then, extra fabric scraps can be used to create clothing for the dolls.

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#10. Hair Scrunchies

For children with long hair, any parent can tell you the more hair ties on hand, the better. You can elevate the look of plain hair ties by using extra fabric to add a bow, or make a full scrunchie like this one from The Spruce Crafts.

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Are you a fan of fabric scrap crafts? Have you tried any of these? Leave a comment below and let us know – we’d love to hear from you!