After working on a few sewing projects, you may end up with an abundance of leftover fabric scraps. Instead of throwing them out, upcycle them into small projects, especially if you want to show your kids how fun recycling can be. From basic quilting to household decor, here are a few ideas to get you started.

5 Ideas for Recycling Leftover Fabric

1. Stylish Coasters

Cut fabric pieces into clean circles to design handmade coasters. Using multiple layers of material will make them sturdy and help you recycle as much leftover fabric as you can.

2. Adorable Baby Bibs

Recycling fabric into baby bibs ensures your child or your friend’s baby has a one-of-a-kind accessory for every outfit. Smaller pieces work well to catch infants’ dribbles while larger bibs will cover the chests of older kids still working on their eating skills.

3. Simple Quilt

Scraps of fabric are the perfect material to use while learning basic quilting skills. Scraps can also work for more advanced sewers looking to make a unique quilt to drape on a bed or couch.

4. Darling Hair Bows

Use one style of fabric or many to make hair bows and headbands. After hemming each side for a clean edge, sew the ends together to create the band. Either leave as is for a cloth headband or sew a bow in the center or to one side for a fun hair accessory.

5. Holiday Stockings

Piece together scraps of different colors and patterns to create holiday stockings for the mantel. The patchwork design will look like old fashioned stockings, giving your home a vintage, cozy feel around Christmas.

Located in Kihei, HI, The Maui Quilt Shop has everything you need for your next basic quilting or sewing project. Their inventory includes quilt kits, handmade products, and a plethora of fabric designs to make anything from a classic blanket to decorative wall hangings. They also offer Hawaiian quilting classes. Call the quilt shop at (808) 874-8050 to reserve a spot in their class, or visit their website to check out their beautiful items.