Last Updated on June 4, 2026 by Masha Eretnova
If you have small pieces of fabric at home, don’t throw them away just yet. Kids can use them to make so many fun things, like flowers, wreaths, garlands, little bags, ornaments, and more. These scrap fabric crafts are a nice way to let kids cut, glue, sew, and create something cute from fabric pieces you already have.
Fabric Doorknob Yoyo Flowers
This is a sweet little fabric craft for kids who like choosing colors and adding buttons. The flowers are made from small fabric circles, then added to a string with felt leaves so they can hang on a doorknob or bedroom door.
Fabric Scrap Craft Wreaths
This is a simple no-sew craft for using up small fabric scraps. Kids can tie the fabric pieces around little wreaths and turn them into ornaments, garlands, or napkin holders for different holidays.
Turn a Child’s Drawing into a Plushie
A child’s drawing can become more than just a picture with this project. With some fabric, stuffing, and a little sewing help, kids can see their own silly animal or favorite doodle turned into a soft toy they can keep.
DIY Fabric Covered Flower Pots From Dollar Tree
Plain flower pots can look really cute with just a piece of fabric wrapped around them. Kids can choose a pretty fabric, help press it onto the pot, and then use the finished pot for flowers, succulents, or even a small gift.
No-Sew Fabric Carrots for Easter Decor
These fabric carrots are a fun one to make for Easter or spring decorating. Kids can help stuff the fabric, tie the tops with ribbon, and make a few carrots to place in a basket, tray, or table centerpiece.
Scrap Felt Geode Coasters
For kids who like making something they can actually use, these felt coasters are a fun idea. They are made by rolling strips of felt in different colors, so every coaster comes out with its own little pattern.
Lighted Fabric Garland
You can make this garland with just fabric strips, string lights, and scissors. It’s an easy one for kids to help with because most of the project is just cutting fabric and tying the pieces around the lights.
Tea Towel Tote Bag Sewing Pattern
This tote bag is a nice project if you want to make something useful from a tea towel or extra fabric. It’s simple enough for practicing basic sewing, and the finished bag can be used for groceries, small things, beach trips, or everyday errands.
Heart Garland using Scrap Fabric
These fabric hearts are a sweet craft for using small fabric scraps, especially for Valentine’s Day. Kids can help choose the fabrics, fill the hearts with stuffing, and hang them together to make a simple garland for a wall, door, or bedroom.
Cookie Tins with Fabric
Old cookie tins can turn into pretty storage boxes with fabric and a little Mod Podge. Kids can help pick the fabric, press it around the tin, and use the finished cans to keep small toys, craft supplies, or little treasures.
Ombre T-Shirt Rug
For kids who like bigger projects, this t-shirt rug is a fun one to try. They can use old shirts, turn them into yarn, and help make a soft rug that can be used in a bedroom, reading corner, or play area.
Fabric Cord Cover
This fabric cord cover is a simple sewing project for keeping messy cables together. Kids can choose a fun fabric, add Velcro, and wrap it around their charger, tablet cord, or other small cables so they look neater.
DIY Fabric Bows
Making these fabric bows is fun because they are small, quick, and you can use them in many ways after. Kids can pick their favorite fabric, sew the bow together, and turn it into a hair clip, headband, bow tie, or a cute decoration.
DIY Scrunchies with Bows
This scrunchie is a fun sewing project because kids can make something they can actually wear. They can choose their fabric, add the elastic inside, and tie a little bow around it to make it look extra cute.
Easy Sew Fabric Gift Card Holder
A fabric gift card holder is a nice way to make a gift card feel a little more special. Kids can pick a fun fabric, help fold and sew the holder, then add a snap so it opens and closes like a tiny envelope.
Sachet Mini Gnome
These mini gnomes are cute for fall or Halloween, and they’re a good way to use small fabric scraps. Kids can help choose the fabric, add the beard, nose, and little hat, then make each gnome look a bit different with simple details.
No-Sew Gnome
These no-sew gnomes are fun because kids can help build the whole little character without sewing. They can choose the fabric for the hat, add the beard and nose, then decorate the gnome for Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, or any theme they like.
Fabric Tree Ornaments
This is a nice Christmas craft if you have extra fabric pieces from other projects. The fabric strips make the tree look soft and full, and the cinnamon stick gives it a cozy handmade look for the tree or gift wrapping.
No-Sew Braided Fabric Necklace
This braided fabric necklace is a fun no-sew project for using pretty fabric scraps. Kids can tear or cut the fabric into strips, braid them together, and add a little fabric flower if they want to make it look more special.
Fabric Wallet
Kids who want to practice sewing can make this fabric wallet and actually use it after. They can choose the outside fabric, add little pockets inside, and keep cards, cash, or small notes in it.
Homemade Cloth Face Mask from a T-Shirt
An old t-shirt can be used to make a simple cloth face mask without needing fancy fabric. Older kids can help trace the pattern, cut the fabric pieces, and choose a shirt color or design they like, while an adult helps with the sewing part.
Easy 4th of July T-Shirt Wreath
Old red, white, and blue t-shirts can turn into a fun wreath for the 4th of July. Kids can help cut the shirts into strips, tie them around the wreath frame, and add simple decorations like letters or stars.
Fabric Mâché Bowl!
Making this fabric bowl is a bit messy, but that’s part of the fun. Kids can layer fabric pieces over a bowl with glue, wait for it to dry, and end up with a small handmade bowl they can use for little things.
Easy Fabric Flowers
These fabric flowers are a nice beginner sewing project because they only need fabric, thread, and a button. Kids can gather the fabric into a flower shape, sew a button in the middle, and use it as a hair piece, brooch, or little handmade gift.
Masha Eretnova, born in 1991, is a Chiang Mai-based certified teacher, artist, and blogger with 20+ years of personal painting journey.
She started painting and drawing very early and is now an international abstract artist and educator passionate about acrylic painting, gouache, and crafts.
Her works are part of international exhibitions and contests, including ArtlyMix (Brazil), Al-Tiba 9 (Spain), Exhibizone (Canada), Italy, and many more.
Besides her artistic pursuits, Masha holds a post-grad diploma in Teaching Film Photography and 2 music school diplomas: piano and opera singing.