Whether you’re a beginning, intermediate, or advanced sewer, you most likely have fabric leftovers taking up room in your sewing bag. Today’s post has great ideas to help you use those fabric scraps. Here are 5+ sewing projects that are perfect for just one yard of fabric! Better yet, they are all perfect for gift-giving {or to keep for yourself!}.

1. An earbud wrap is a clever item that the teens in your life will especially adore. It will keep their earphones neat and tidy in their backpack, or wherever they stash them while they’re at school.

2. Have you got a yard of fabric that would make a cute headband? Try this easy sewing project for beginners!

3. Be prepared for your next baby shower with some handmade baby burp cloths. These are awesome because they have a decorative side and a more absorbent side. You’ll need a fat quarter to make 3 burp cloths, plus some terry toweling for the absorbent side.

4. Why spend a lot of money on a fashionable men’s bow tie when you can make one yourself with just one yard of fabric? It’s not hard to do–a beginner can do this project!

5. This easy sew cosmetics bag makes a great handmade gift idea. With less than a yard of cute fabric and a zipper, you’re ready to sew it up!

6. One of my daughters loves to wear a sleep mask at night. With this free pattern, I could make her a different one for every night of the week!

Here is where you’ll find free patterns and tutorials for the easy sewing projects featured in this post:

Craftsy earbud wrapper

So Sew Easy headband

Craftsy Perfect Baby Burp cloth

Sew Like My Mom Men’s Bow Tie tutorial

Craftsy Easy Cosmetics Bag

So Sew Easy oversized sleep mask pattern & tutorial