Patchwork Fabric Sewing Projects

If you’ve made some patchwork fabric but aren’t sure what to do with it, maybe these patchwork fabric sewing projects will inspire you to come up with something cool to do with your fabric leftovers.

Patchwork Scarf Patterns

One easy way to use some patchwork fabric is to make a scarf. My version of the patchwork scarf is double sided, with patchwork fabric on one side and a single type of fabric on the back. You can patchwork both sides or do blocks of fabric on one side if you’d rather.

I love this sheer, single layer patchwork scarf from Anne via Bombshell Bling, too. She found her fabric in an interesting place so you’ll want to click over and read all about it.

Here’s another version (pin doesn’t link to a page any more) that looks like it used linen type fabrics for a summery take on the same patchwork scarf idea.

Patchwork Fabric Garments

A lot of these came from Pinterest and the pins don’t go anywhere anymore, but they can still provide some inspiration for patchwork fabric sewing projects.

For instance, this pin shows a pretty basic boxy top that you could make with patchwork allover or just on the bodice as shown with different fabrics for the sleeves.

This one was apparently a Ralph Lauren skirt, but you could do the same thing with any maxi skirt pattern you like that uses woven fabric. I love the top stitching that make sit look like an old quilt top (and you could even do this with an old quilt top if you happen to have one!).

I also love this patchwork-embellished jean jacket that was sold on Etsy but started with a purchased denim jacket from Old Navy. This would be a great way to cover up holes on a well-loved shirt or jacket, or just add patchwork because you want to.

The Collage Gather Top from Matchy Matchy Sewing is more color blocked than patchwork, but you could make it more patchworky if you wanted to. This pattern comes in sizes from XXS to 6XL and is slightly cropped with gathered side panels.

I cannot get over this adorable patchwork dress for little girls from Cheri Demeter 2. Even better? It’s reversible! It comes in three sizes, for babies 9 months, 12 months and 24 months old.

Georgette Patterns has this pretty quilted jacket pattern that is perfect for patchwork fabrics. It comes in 11 sizes and includes a video tutorial to help with any tricky bits.

Or try this gorgeous, tiered patchwork dress pattern from Shop Celine Borthayre. This one is meant to look like you took apart a quilt to make it, as it includes sawtooth star squares in the skirt. The pattern is sized XXS to XXL and includes different lengths so you can make shorter or longer ones.

I am not a peplum person, but this patchwork peplum top from Majesti Collections is so cute it almost changes my mind. This spaghetti strap top is perfect for summer and comes in sizes from XS to 5XL.

More Cute Patchwork Fabric Sewing Projects

I had never heard of the children’s book The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt until I saw these patchwork ghost puppets from The Crafty Quilter, but now I think I need to check out the book, too. These ghosts are color coordinated (and it looks like the one in the book is blue) but you could make them a multitude of colors in one ghost if you wanted.

This patchwork duffel bag pattern from Allis Fabbies would be a super cute overnight bag for a kiddo or an everyday bag to hold all your stuff. It measures 12 by 20.5 inches (that’s 30.5 by 52 cm) and it has two exterior pockets and a zip top. It’s rated for confident beginners.

The Tubby storage baskets from Rosie Taylor Crafts are a perfect way to use patchwork fabric, including selvedges if you keep them. The pattern includes small and large sizes of square and rectangular boxes, so there are lots of options for using your stash and organizing your space.

Or try the super easy basket pattern from Sweet Cinnamon Roses, which includes six sizes and two styles of basket with more or less patchwork. They’re also fully lined and reversible so you could do patchwork on both sides for extra cuteness and stash busting.

One of the classic patchwork fabric sewing projects (and one that is definitely on my list!) is making curtains. This pattern from Stitched in Color shows you how to make curtains with ribbon tabs, French seams and a rolled hem.

I have a patchwork cushion on the cedar chest that holds fabric in my office/craft room made out of my husband’s old shirts. Sew Can She has a tutorial for making your own patchwork cushion (hers is a piano bench cushion, which is super cute).

I also love the French mattress cushions from Sharon Holland Designs, which have a patchwork body and are hand stitched for a rustic look.