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August 18, 2015 by Jennifer

101 Handmade Days: Scrap Fabric Bookmarks

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These Scrap Fabric Bookmarks are just so cute! And those tassels add just the right touch! Get the details on how to make your own in this tutorial.

I knew the second I saw these little faux-suede tassels EXACTLY what I wanted to make with them. Don’t you just love when a project assembles itself in your brain like that? I sure do!!

Usually I have to put a little more thought and effort into coming up with a project.

If you’ve been around here before, then you probably know know I have a fabric “issue”… as in TONS of fabric and scraps. I love a scrap fabric project and these DIY fabric bookmarks are a great one!

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Aren’t they cute? And those tassels add just the right touch!

This makes a cute gift idea for mother’s day or for anyone that love reading the “old fashioned” way.

It’s also a great idea to get rid of leftover fabric–and an easy sewing tutorial that beginner quilters can absolutely pull off.

What You Need to Make Scrap Fabric Bookmarks

Here’s what you need to make your own scrap fabric bookmarks:

  • Scrap Fabric
  • Batting
  • Mini Tassels
  • Twine or Ribbon
  • Thread
  • Iron
  • Sewing Machine
  • Scissors or Pinking Shears
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How to Make this DIY Fabric Bookmark

Step One: Gather your scraps and decide which pieces you want to use. Set aside.

Step two: Cut your batting. You’ll need a 3 inch wide by 7.5 inch long rectangle.

Step three: Using the batting as the base, add your scrap pieces using the quilt-as-you-go method (See this post). This will be the top layer of your bookmark. Trim the top layer to 2.5 x 7 inches.

Step four:  Cut a length of twine or ribbon and thread it through a mini tassel. Cut a strip of fabric for the back of your book mark, roughly 3 x 7.5 in size.

Step five: Take the top layer and the back piece and place them wrong sides together, so that the “pretty” side is sowing on both the back and the front. Match the top edge and long sides of the back and front pieces. Take your tassel and twine/ribbon and tuck the ends in so the tassel is hanging on the outside.

Step six: Top stitch around the bookmark at least twice. Trim off the access backing fabric.

Trim the top layer to 2.5 x 7 inches.

I read a lot, and usually more than one physical book at a time, not to mention at least 2 on my kindle. So I might have gonna a little scrap bookmark-making happy! They’re just too cute!

And, because they use so few pieces of fabric (one of the best kids of scrap project ideas could have come up with), I feel like this is one of those creative ideas like making fabric flowers into a wreath or some of my other easy sewing projects.

I just can’t get enough of them. It’s like making fabric bows–I just need more. LOL!

Time to use up some more of those Fabric Scraps with this Scrap Fabric Bookmark Tutorial!
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Scrap Fabric Bookmarks

Scrap Fabric Bookmarks

These Scrap Fabric Bookmarks are just so cute! And those tassels add just the right touch! Get the details on how to make your own in this tutorial.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Estimated Cost $1

Materials

  • Scrap Fabric
  • Batting
  • Mini Tassels
  • Twine or Ribbon
  • Thread

Tools

  • Iron
  • Sewing Machine
  • Scissors

Instructions

  1. Gather your scraps and decide which pieces you want to use. Set aside
  2. Cut your batting. You’ll need a 3 inch wide by 7.5 inch long rectangle.
  3. Using the batting as the base, add your scrap pieces using the quilt-as-you-go method (See this post). This will be the top layer of your bookmark. Trim the top layer to 2.5 x 7 inches.
  4. Cut a length of twine or ribbon and thread it through a mini tassel. Cut a strip of fabric for the back of your book mark, roughly 3 x 7.5 in size.
  5. Take the top layer and the back piece and place them wrong sides together, so that the “pretty” side is sowing on both the back and the front. Match the top edge of the back and front pieces. Take your tassel and twine/ribbon and tuck the ends in so the tassel is hanging on the outside.
  6. Top stitch around the bookmark at least twice. Trim off the access backing fabric.
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  1. Stef @ HappiMess Media says

    August 18, 2015 at 9:46 am

    These are super cute! I have a lot of fabric scraps as well and I’m never sure what to do with them. These bookmarks are much more aesthetically pleasing than the crumpled library receipts I’ve been using 🙂

    Reply
  2. momwithf says

    August 18, 2015 at 9:49 am

    They’re lovely. I love their colors and patterns.

    Reply
  3. Heather @ Designed to Thrive says

    August 18, 2015 at 9:50 am

    If only I wasn’t so intimidated by the sewing machine sitting in my closet! These are absolutely adorable 🙂

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      August 18, 2015 at 10:38 am

      This is a REALLY good beginner project! There’s no turning the fabric and you can straight stitch everything!

      Reply
  4. Cynthia @craftoflaughter says

    August 18, 2015 at 10:17 am

    Hmm, I’m thinking I need to make a bunch for gifts! Where did the tassels come from?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      August 18, 2015 at 10:37 am

      Cynthia I found them on an end cap at Hobby Lobby! I need to see if they’re available to order online cause I need ALL THE COLORS!

      Reply
      • Cynthia @craftoflaughter says

        September 11, 2015 at 9:36 am

        I found them after much searching at Hobby Lobby… in the paper crafting section. I think they are the same ones anyway! I’m getting ready to make some and notice your outside edges are raw?

        Reply
        • Jennifer says

          September 12, 2015 at 7:30 pm

          Yep! It was the easiest way to finish. Thats why I top stitched around the edge a couple times. I would have used my pinking shears… if I could have found them. LOL

          Reply
  5. Emily, Our house now a home says

    August 18, 2015 at 10:24 am

    These are so cute! I am in love with them. My daughter and I are both big time book worms so she would love something like this as a gift.

    Reply
  6. Ally Fiesta says

    August 18, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    I really love the idea of this because my best friend has scrapes and have been wanting to try something out! Definitely will pin this for her. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Krista says

    August 18, 2015 at 6:55 pm

    These are fantastic! I’ve never tried quilting anything, I have a lot of scraps I’m going to have to try this with.

    Reply
  8. Patti Tucker says

    August 19, 2015 at 10:28 am

    These would make perfect stocking stuffers for readers (or those you’d like to get reading)!

    Reply
  9. Cameron says

    August 20, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    These are so cool. I work at a book publishing house, so these would be so fun to use around the office! I love that you’re taking the tassel trend in directions other than on clothing and jewelry. I love this project!

    Cameron Proffitt

    Reply
  10. Julie says

    August 31, 2015 at 5:36 am

    So cute and it’s always good to find another idea for the endless supply of fabric scraps I seem to have. I know lots of people who still like a “real” book rather than an ereader (me included) so these would make lovely gifts.

    Reply
  11. Heather says

    September 2, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    This is so amazing!!!! I’ve been looking for a bookmark idea and this combines my love of quilting AND reading. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
  12. Life Breath Present says

    September 2, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    These really are cute! I like this idea so much, I just might make some fabric bookmarks myself 🙂

    Reply
  13. Donna says

    September 4, 2015 at 2:05 am

    Very nice! What a great gift for an avid reader:).

    Reply
  14. Shanice says

    September 4, 2015 at 2:37 pm

    Awesome post! I would love to invite you to my new link party The Beautifully Creative Inspired. The party launched today and will continue every Fridays at 9AM eastern time on 5 BLOGS! It runs until Wednesday night 😀 Hope you can party with us!

    Reply
  15. Create With Joy says

    September 5, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    Love your bookmarks Jennifer!
    Congrats – you are one of our Featured Guests at this week’s Inspire Me Monday party at Create With Joy! (#192)

    Reply
  16. Jill says

    September 6, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    Hi there
    Just stopped by to let you know that I featured this on my Round Tuit post this week!
    A Round Tuit 274
    Thanks again for linking up! Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success

    Reply
  17. Donna says

    September 8, 2015 at 12:49 am

    http://twochicksandamom.blogspot.com/2015/09/woo-hoo-love-this-time-of-week-omhgww.html
    Hi. Just thought I would let you know your book marks were my pick to be featured at out party this week! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  18. Celeste @The Whole Serving says

    September 13, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    These are beautiful. I used to sew almost everyday when I was younger, I my have to dust off my sewing machine and make these for the upcoming hoilday season as gifts.

    Reply
  19. Linda says

    October 4, 2015 at 12:02 am

    These bookmarks are CUTE. LOVE ‘EM!! Pinned. Linda @Crafts a la mode

    Reply
  20. [email protected] says

    May 12, 2016 at 9:04 am

    These are so cute! I need to use up those fabric scraps and make some because these would be perfect stocking stuffers for Christmas.

    Reply
  21. Lisa/SyncopatedMama says

    May 12, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    I love this idea (pinned it!) and the top two books in that stack are some of my favorites from my childhood (have them in a box for when my daughter gets old enough to read them!)

    Reply
  22. janetvlt says

    May 12, 2016 at 11:40 pm

    I would love for you to share it with #CCBG Link Party http://tryit-likeit.com/entries/link-party/creatively-crafty-link-party-14

    Reply
  23. Jennifer Dawn says

    May 13, 2016 at 10:30 am

    I know more and more people are switching to e-readers, but I really do prefer an actual book–with a cover and pages. 😉 These are so cute! I’d love for you to share this at our weekly link party! http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2016/05/fun-birthday-party-ideas-little-bird.html Hope to see you there!

    Reply
  24. michellejames42 says

    May 18, 2016 at 11:51 am

    I absolutely love these! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
  25. FrugalHausfrau says

    May 18, 2016 at 4:42 pm

    These are just darling, Jennifer! Wouldn’t these be great teacher gifts! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday!

    Mollie

    Reply
  26. Rosie says

    January 17, 2017 at 1:53 pm

    What a cute idea, and I have more scrap fabric than I have been able to use. I want to try this!

    Reply
  27. Grandma's House DIY says

    February 10, 2020 at 11:56 am

    Thanks so much for sharing with us at the To grandma’s house we go link party, I’ll be featuring you this week on Facebook, Instagram and on my blog!

    Reply
  28. Allyson says

    February 10, 2020 at 12:33 pm

    Your bookmarks look great and the tassel adds a special touch. I laughed when you said “read the old-fashioned way.” I’m visiting from Craftastic Monday.

    Reply
  29. Marie says

    February 12, 2020 at 10:25 am

    These are super cute and such a great gift idea too! Pinned

    Reply
  30. Laura says

    January 6, 2021 at 10:49 am

    These are so cute! I was wondering, since you didn’t turn the fabric, if the batting shoes along the edges?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      January 12, 2021 at 3:16 pm

      A little, but it gives it a cute worn look over time. You could use pinking shears for less wear.

      Reply

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