Instead of tossing your tiny fabric scraps or hoarding your size-able rems until who-knows-when, why not decide to play your part in assisting in the Earth Day recycling efforts by pulling them out, sorting, and inspecting them for quality and usability in a scrap fabric craft project.
We found the following cute little fabric craft ideas from various crafting sites. You can design and create your own versions using our arsenal of fabrics at J&O Fabrics and share your finished projects with us on Facebook!
Dainty little fabric craft ideas that are adorable and fun to make
Fabric flowers are among the most versatile little crafts out there. Any favorite fabric can be transformed into a bloom! Fabric flowers can be turned into hair accessories, necklaces, brooches, pinned to handbags, sewed onto clothing and so much more. Decorative fabrics are wonderful for making flowers.
At J&O Fabrics, we love Pinterest! We also love fabric crafting, making it the perfect place for crafters to share ideas and inspirations. When it comes to crafting with fabrics, the sky is the limit and there are new ideas continually appearing on Pinterest. We will share our favorites with you here and there, and want you to feel free to do the same on our Facebook page!
Below are 10 fabric craft ideas we adore: Found on Pinterest!
10. These fabric balls can be made with a variety of fabrics to suite any style of décor.
There are a billion methods to making bracelets, times infinity! Ok, perhaps not a billion ways to make jewelry, but that is certainly the way it seems anyway! For example, here is another fun fabric bracelet that can be created in under ten minutes. Begin by browsing our online fabric store to stock up on a variety of styles for this project!
Use any color under the sun! A variety of fabrics will offer versatility, texture and more fun.
Fabric crafts are quite possibly the most versatile! Just when you think you have thought of everything, something new will inspire you, like this fabric paint craft idea! The concept is simple: Take inventory of your living areas (including outdoor areas!) and decide if some acrylic paint could jazz up the look and feel of any fabric pieces…or if you just want an excuse to order new fabric and get your hands dirty!
Painting on fabric with shapes or words is a fun way to personalize your projects
We all have that favorite t-shirt that has certainly seen better days! Relax, you do not have to think about throwing it away each time you eye that stain—just cover it with a piece of fabric that shows off your personality! Find your favorite fabric to fix your favorite tee in our online fabric store!
A girl should never be forced to oust her most-loved tee. Sew easy—and sew cute…yet, free of the sewing machine!
Once you decide on a direction, use hot glue or a fabric adhesive to secure your fabric onto your shirt. The result? No more stain, rip or unattractive worn tee! Now old faithful is ready to serve you for another decade…perhaps.
While a lamp is used to brighten a room, it can be in need of a bit of brightening in the fabric department itself! Transform that ordinary or drab lampshade to compliment your living space in just 5 simple steps.
You will need:
• A lampshade frame, or old lampshade to refresh
• Desired fabric (tip: make sure to hold a light behind the fabric to make sure the pattern is still clear when the lamp is on. If it is not, simply add a layer of thicker backing to it)
• Add flexible polypropylene or similar base stock to support the fabric
• Spray adhesive is your friend—a must-have for this project!
Spring is here—so it is time to brighten up everything around you! You can start with these fabulous 5 fabric flower ideas to get inspired:
The following flowers can be created with the fabrics and colors of your choice, just follow link to get a peek at our entire fabric inventory!
5. The perfect accessory flower. This can be large or small, just use a strip of fabric and a covered button for a cute center to tie the look together.
