Tutorial: Turn your fabric scraps into cute cards for your sewing friends

June 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

How perfect would this greeting card be for your favorite sewy friend? Minki Kim from Minki’s Work Table made it from fabric scraps, and she shares a tutorial showing how. And check out the knobs – they’re tiny buttons! What a sweet way to use up some of your smallest fabric scraps, and send a smile to a friend at the same time! Go to Minki’s Work Table for the how-to.

[photo from Minki’s Work Table]

Looking for more ideas on using Scrap Fabric on cards?

Cut small scraps into squares or triangles and use them to create a patchwork design on the front of the card.

Use scrap fabric to create fabric flowers that can be attached to the card.

Cut a strip of scrap fabric and use it to create a ruffled edge on the front of the card.

Cut a shape, like a heart or star, from scrap fabric and use it as a focal point on the front of the card.

Use a scrap of fabric to create a fabric button on the front of the card.

Cut a piece of scrap fabric and use it as a background for stamped images or messages on the front of the card.

Cut small pieces of scrap fabric and use them to create a collage on the front of the card.

Use a piece of scrap fabric as a mat for a photo or image on the front of the card.

Cut a strip of scrap fabric and use it to create a ribbon-like accent on the front of the card.

Use scrap fabric to create a fabric-covered envelope to accompany your handmade card.

Remember, the possibilities are endless when it comes to using scrap fabrics to create handmade cards!

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Comments

Rae says
June 23, 2014 at 11:47 am
love love it
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Becky PS says
June 24, 2014 at 8:23 am
Nifty cool!
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eileensideways says
May 6, 2016 at 5:02 pm
sew cute. great idea!
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