We’ve all been there: you finish a beautiful project and realize that you have scraps of fabric left. There isn’t enough to make a whole new project, but the pattern or color is just too pretty to toss. That’s why we’ve gathered together some amazing projects that will help you use up those pesky scraps you can’t find any other place for. Throwing away scraps is like throwing away money. If you have extra bits of fabric lying around your craft room, turn it into beautiful decor instead of putting it out with the trash.
To make sure that you never miss another budget project or recipe, click here to find out how you can sign up for our free Cheap Eats and Thrifty Crafts newsletter. With just a few clicks, you can have projects and recipes like these delivered to your inbox every week!
Thrifty Crafts
,
24 Simple Sewing Projects to Use Up Scraps
You don’t have to spend any money to give your kitchen table a beautiful new look. Sew these Scrappy Patchwork Placemats to makeover your kitchen table for the low, low price of $0.00. These DIY placemats can be sewn using any leftover scraps of fabric you have from other sewing projects.
Simply Scrappy Dish Towels
As you complete more and more sewing projects, your pile of leftover scraps grows bigger and bigger. This Simply Scrappy Dish Towel is the scrapbusting project you need to make something great while cutting down on the mess.
Lovely Lily Bowl and Plate
Flower quilt patterns aren’t the only way you can add one of nature’s most beautiful treasures to your quilting. The Lovely Lily Bowl and Plate project is small, but sets a gentle, calm atmosphere with its beauty.
Scrappy Patchwork Placemats
You don’t have to spend any money to give your kitchen table a beautiful new look. Sew these Scrappy Patchwork Placemats to makeover your kitchen table for the low, low price of $0.00. These DIY placemats can be sewn using any leftover scraps of fabric you have from other sewing projects.
Cheap Eats
12 Cheap Meals to Cook Tonight
The best meals are the ones that feed an entire family but don’t cost a lot to make. Slash your grocery bill this week with these budget-friendly recipes for chicken, beef and other delicious ingredients. Turn to this list of 12 Cheap Meals to Cook Tonight when you need a recipe that is quick and easy to make, and only requires a few inexpensive ingredients.
Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes
It’s about time to wake up to something cheesy and delicious! Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes is the ultimate copycat breakfast diner recipe. Made with Velveeta, you already know the classic taste. Eggs and onions are the other main ingredients.
Copycat Doritos Taco Salad
Your kids will shriek with delight when you let them know you are serving this easy salad recipe for dinner tonight. It’s a no-muss, no-fuss recipe that will keep everyone happy. Just when you thought you’ve heard of all of the crazy creations you can make with Doritos, get ready for this fun and fabulous Copycat Doritos Taco Salad.
Need even more scrappy patterns? Take a look at FaveQuilts.com’s Pinterest board for some truly wonderful ideas.
How do you use up leftover scraps?
- Low-Cost Crafts for Your Kitchen - October 6, 2022
- Straight from the Test Kitchen: Easy Hasselback Potatoes - April 24, 2022
- Cheap Amish Recipes and Crafts - April 9, 2022
