How To Make A Scrap Fabric Bowl

While hanging out at home, I was cleaning out closets and found some scrap fabric that was so fun together in a bin. I didn’t want to throw it out so I’m going to show you how to make something new.  On Happiest Camper, I’m going to show you How to Make a Scrap Fabric Bowl! Simple and fun, this scrap fabric bowl is a quick project that cost me nothing to make because all the supplies were leftovers from past projects! Plus, this is such a useful little bowl. It’s perfect for fruit, a little bowl for the kid’s nicknacks on her dresser, or a cute bowl for a ding-dong-dash gift package instead of a basket. I just love useful projects that don’t cause me stress when I’m making them. I mean, there’s enough with raising kids and regular life sometimes that I like making projects that don’t require too much brainpower. This is a super easy project that anyone can make like my reading pillow sewing project. Plus, it will make a dent in your fabric scrap pile which is always a plus! Gather up your fabric scraps and get ready to sew your own fun basket.

So, with my scrap fabric in hand, I was pretty excited to try this sewing idea out. And, making this a super-simple craft that I can repeat without much effort, I am pretty sure I’ll be making more in the near future. Plus I can put to use a few of these sewing hacks to complete this sewing project. So, grab your sewing pins, and let’s get started making this easy scrap fabric bowl!

What You’ll Need:

• 4 yds Super-Bulky Yarn
• ½ yd Fabric (I used all scraps, about 10 strips cut to about 2-inches wide and 12-inches long)
• ⅓ yd Printed Fabric for the Base
• ⅓ yd White Felt Fabric for the Base Liner
• Matching Thread
• 2 pieces Chipboard/Cardboard
• ¼-inch thick Foam 
• Iron
• Pins
• Scissors 
• Optional Rotary Cutter & Mat
• Measuring tape 
• Thread nippers
• Sewing machine
• 6-inch diameter Round Form (like a bowl)
• Superglue

How To Make A Scrap Fabric Bowl

The first step on this how to make a scrap fabric bowl is to trace the round form onto the two pieces of chipboard/cardboard and the foam piece.

Cut these circles out. Set aside.

Now on this easy sew fabric bowl tutorial, we will start making the edges of the bowl. Fold one of the strips of fabric around the end of the bulky yarn, bringing the two edges of the fabric together, wrapping the yarn inside. Sew the two sides of the fabric together, about ¼-inch from the yarn’s edge. Remember to go back and forth a couple of times when you begin stitching to ensure the thread will not come undone.

When you reach about 1-inch from the end of the folded fabric piece, pin a second piece onto the first, overlapping the ends by about ½-inch. Fold the second strip of fabric over and continue wrapping the yarn in fabric.

Repeat this until you have all 10 strips of fabric wrapped around yarn. Remember to go back and forth a couple of times when you end the stitching to ensure the thread will not come undone. Remember to go back and forth a couple of times when you begin and end the stitching to ensure the thread will not come undone. Trim the edge of the fabric, about ¼-inch from the seam.

When you reach about 4-5 inches from the end of the fabric strips, trim the yarn to length, then fold the fabric over on the end to bring it to a point, then sew it in place. 

Now on this how to make a scrap fabric bowl sewing project, super-glue the two pieces of cardstock on either side of the foam. Allow the glue to dry completely, following the directions on the package. Alternatively, you can use hot glue, but keep in mind that the hot glue might melt the foam.

Wrap the white felt base liner fabric around the foam/cardstock assembly and sew around the diameter of the circle shape, about ¼-inch from the edge. Remember to go back and forth a couple of times when you begin and end the stitching to ensure the thread will not come undone. Trim the edge of the fabric, about ¼-inch from the seam.

Wrap the patterned fabric around the white felt-wrapped base assembly and sew around the diameter of the circle shape, about ¼-inch from the edge. Remember to go back and forth a couple of times when you begin and end the stitching to ensure the thread will not come undone.

Trim the edge of the fabric, about ¼-inch from the seam. This is now the completed base for your scrap fabric bowl.

Now on this how to sew a scrap fabric bowl project, pin the open end of the fabric-wrapped yarn piece to the edge of the base piece. Pin about ¼ of the way around the diameter of the circle.

Sew the two pieces together, with the edges overlapped. Remember to go back and forth a couple of times when you begin stitching to ensure the thread will not come undone. Do not end the seam.

Keep stitching the fabric-wrapped yarn to the edge of the base, working all the way around the base piece. When you reach the place where you started, begin working up, stacking the fabric-wrapped yarn on top of the last.

Keep sewing until you reach the end of the fabric-wrapped yarn piece. If desired, trim the loose fabric on the bowl with the pinking shears, taking care not to cut the seam. This will help reduce fraying if you are concerned about that. I liked the look of the loose fabric but will trim it if the fabric begins to fray and looks bad.

In addition, if you wanted to add handles, you could simply repeat making the fabric-rolled yarn in two 5-6-inch long sections, then sew the two ends onto the top of the scrap fabric bowl.

And that’s it! Now you know how to make a scrap fabric bowl! This easy scrap buster craft is just such a fun and useful project, I can’t tell you how excited I am to have it available to me to make it again any time I’m ready. You could use this in a larger format to make a big basket for the kid’s stuffed animals, a tiny version to keep your keys and wallet on the dresser, or anything. Such a versatile craft – and perfect for a gift, too. If you’re loving this great scrap buster craft, but aren’t quite ready to break out the sewing machine, be sure to pin it to your favorite easy sewing projects ideas board on Pinterest so you can find it again quickly when you’re ready!

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