DIY Fabric Ideas – Craft Your Own Home

Give your leftover fabrics a purpose with these crafty ideas.

10th November 2025

Don’t throw away those fabric scraps just yet. Instead, take a look at our DIY fabric ideas. Turn those leftover cuttings into something beautiful.

There are so many ways to repurpose excess fabric into beautiful accessories. Give remnants a lease of life and update your home sustainably. These are perfect for adding a handmade, personal feel too. Take a look below at all the things you could make... the opportunities are endless. Feel inspired to create something that you will love for years to come.

Set the Scene with a Pretty Lampshade

Try covering a lampshade in a beautiful fabric of your choice.

Summer Renaissance Collection

Add a pop of pattern and colour to the room with a fabric-covered lampshade. These inject instant character into a room and can form a true focal point. Use on either side of a headboard for a sophisticated bedroom. Coordinate with your wall colour for cohesion. Choose a design used elsewhere in the room, such as on your scatter cushions, to tie the space together.

Add some Christmas Charm to Your Home with Fabric Bows

Tis the season to craft, and we love this fun way to use leftover fabric scraps.

Vintage Weaves Collection

Bows are everywhere at the minute, and are the star of the show when it comes to seasonal décor. So, why not create some beautiful festive accessories? Versatile fabrics can be used year-round too. They look just as charming hung upon living room door handles and walls as they are on Christmas trees. Striped designs encourage a playful, nostalgic feel.

Spruce Up Your Space with Cushions or Throws

 Create a cushion cover or two to go with your curtains.

(From Left to Right, Clockwise) Pippin Collection, Ashfield Collection, Brodie Collection

Matching your cushions to your curtains brings a space together. It is also a great use of fabric left over from your curtains! Consider a throw if you have more fabric to work with, or make up a few cushion covers to scatter around the room. Add in different designs and textures to mix things up and prevent a scheme from falling flat. Present more uniform designs with carefree patternsChecks and geometrics sit well with florals, for example.

Give your Kitchen Table an Instant Uplift with Tablecloths and Napkins

Form a charming space to enjoy time with loved ones.

Pippin Collection, Studio Collection

Use conversational prints to maximise interest at tables and seating areas. Nature-inspired designs create a country cottage- inspired feel. Geometrics add a more contemporary aesthetic. Make up a tablecloth, or even just a table runner if you are working with less fabric. Craft some matching napkins with any remains.

Feeling inspired? Head to our product search and find the perfect fabric for your next project

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