Ideas to Create with Charm Packs That Are Not Quilts

Be inspired by this list of amazing charm pack projects that use quilter's squares to create fun items other than quilts.

Collage of charm pack projects including luggage tags, an apron, corn bags, nail file holder and mug mats.

Do you have any extra pretty fabric lying around? Maybe you've bought some charm packs from a gorgeous designer collection, thinking you'd make a patchwork quilt one day.

Charm packs are 5-inch pre-cut fabric squares, also called stackers, that are designed to coordinate together for quilting. I have purchased a few, and never got around to making any quilts.

But you can create lots of interesting projects with these squares and other scrap fabric. Today, I'm sharing several ideas to make fun fabric projects that are not as difficult as quilting.

Charm Pack Project Ideas

Plastic Drawer Makeover with Mod Podge and Fabric

Learn how to use mod podge on plastic with pretty charm pack fabric to makeover a cheap chest of drawers into a beautiful piece of furniture. It's a perfect application for using up some of your most treasured fabric leftovers and put them to good use.

DIY Luggage Tags with Fabric Scraps

Learn how to make DIY luggage tags, using some of your favorite fabric charm pack patterns, and a bit of iron-on vinyl. This simple sewing project is something any beginner can easily create.

sugarbeecrafts.com

DIY Sewn Fabric Alphabet Letters | Pattern Template

Try this step-by-step tutorial on how to make your own fabric alphabet letters - love these! They are a perfect handmade gift idea.

Three different sized nail file holders in three different printed fabric.

How to Make a Nail File Holder

Learn how to make a simple nail file holder to keep in your purse or luggage carry-on for easy access when you need it.

Tea towel aprons are super simple to make. This one is decorated with whimsical fabric houses appliqued at the bottom for a fun look.

Tea Towel Apron Appliqued With Fun Whimsical Houses

This tea towel apron is super simple to make, and it's decorated with fabric houses appliqued at the bottom, for a fun whimsical look. A great beginner sewing project that comes together in an afternoon.

meganmakes.com

How To Make a Pennant from a Mini Charm Pack - What Meegan Makes

A How To Pennant from a Mini Charm Pack is easy and only takes a few minutes. It is ideal for Summer, Nursery, Front Porch or Party decor.

Make Your Own Corn Heating Bags

This DIY microwavable heating pad tutorial is great for sore muscles, aching backs, or just something to warm your feet in the winter. It's a great way to use up scrap fabric and simple enough for beginner sewers. Make some for yourself and a few to give to your family and friends.

Fabric Card Holders - The Perfect Beginner Sewing Tutorial

Learn how to make simple fabric card holders from 5 in squares of coordinating material. Use for business cards or a gift card package.

ashleemarie.com

Flower Bow

Enjoy this sewing tutorial for creating a Japanese style fabric bow

Multi-colored fabric covered hangers on pole.

DIY Fabric Covered Coat Hangers

Learn how to make fabric covered hangers for a great use of scrap fabric that turns ugly wire hangers into a work of art in your closet. Plus your clothes will no longer slip off the hanger with the added texture of the fabric.

DIY Fabric Bowls from Scrap Fabric

Learn how to make fabric bowls with pieces of leftover fabric scraps. It's a fun art project that lets your creativity flow.

fleecefun.com

Easy Charm Pack Scarf DIY

Make a stylish Charm Pack Scarf with this free step-by-step tutorial—perfect for beginners and a fun way to use charm squares creatively.

Spiced Mug Mats

Spiced mug mats are great gifts for teachers, family, and friends. They are easily made using charm packs or quilters' squares and whole spices.

How to Make Fabric Birds: Fun Home Decor or Gifts

Learn how to make fabric birds with scrap fabric and a few other supplies you probably already have at home. They would make a great garland or accent to an indoor wreath. Or you can give them away to all your bird loving friends.

I still have lots of charm pack squares in my stash. I doubt I'll tackle a large quilt anytime soon, however, I think I'd like to make a table runner, some pillows or maybe even a baby quilt in the future.

Comments

Pat

December 30, 2021 at 10:44 am

So I went to your site to make the dryer sheets but it doesn’t say what to do after you make them.

- Patti Estep
  
  December 30, 2021 at 11:12 am
  
  Pat, I'm sorry but it appears that the blog where this post came from no longer exists. Here's another blogger showing how to make homemade dryer sheets. https://housewifehowtos.com/do-laundry/how-to-make-your-own-dryer-sheets/ I'll have to update my post. Thanks for letting me know.
  
Susan M.

January 05, 2016 at 8:28 pm

Love so many of these ideas! I'm a beginner as far as sewing goes but I think even I can be successful with some of these projects. What creative ideas!

- Patti Estep
  
  January 06, 2016 at 7:23 am
  
  Aren't they! I'm an impatient sewer so if it's too complicated I just pass. These are all easy!

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