20 Fat Quarter Projects for Clothing
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Make clothing with just a fat quarter or scrap fabric! These fat quarter projects use woven and knit fabric for kid and baby sewing projects!
As fun as it is to sew home decor or accessories, sewing clothing will always be what I love most. It’s the most exciting and satisfying to me.
When I can make clothing out of scraps or one fat quarter, I feel like I deserve a special medal or trophy. I feel like I want to yell, “I made a shirt out of scraps!” or “I made a skirt out of a fat quarter!”
Since these sewing projects use smaller amounts of fabric, most of them are fat quarter baby sewing projects, but some are for older children and adults too.
I’ve put together a big list of fat quarter clothing projects with both knit or woven fabric. Some are labeled as specifically working with fat quarters and some are scrap fabric projects.
The great thing about sewing is you get to choose what works for you! Do you love sewing? Check out some of these projects!
- scrap fabric projects
- beginner sewing projects
- kitchen sewing projects
- summer sewing projects
- fat quarter sewing projects
- Fat quarter sewing projects
- Tips for sewing kids clothes
What is a fat quarter?
A fat quarter is a quarter of fabric, but instead of cutting in straight across the yardage which would be 9 inches tall by 42 inches wide, it’s cut from one side creating a rectangle that is 18 inches tall and 21 inches wide.
It gives you a little more freedom in what you can create since it’s taller than a regular quarter of fabric.
What is a PDF sewing pattern?
A PDF pattern is a sewing pattern designed on the computer and organized so that it can be printed on several letter or A4 size pieces of paper.
I love using PDF sewing patterns because if the pattern gets ruined or if my children or I changed sizes, I can always print it again. It’ll never be destroyed since I have a digital version!
How do you use a PDF sewing pattern?
Open the PDF on a computer and click print. When printing make sure that the scaling is set to 100% or no scaling so that the pattern prints at the correct size. Learn how to use PDF sewing patterns.
Fat Quarter Projects for Clothing
There are so many clothing items you can make with just a fat quarter of fabric. Some of these projects use knit fabric scraps and some of these projects use woven fabric scraps. Each project needs about the size of one fat quarter.
Free Bow Tie Pattern for Kids
Learn how to make a child bow tie with this free bow tie pattern. It’s a faux tie version and comes in three styles and three sizes. I love making boy inspired sewing projects.
3 DIY Silk Hair Accessories: Scrunchie, Scarf, and Bow
Use upcycled silk to make these three DIY hair accessories! The scrunchie, scarf, and bow can be used together or separately.
Free Baby Bib Pattern
Learn how to sew a baby bib with or without a pocket with a free sewing pattern. Use quilting cotton or laminated cotton for two different bibs!
Free Dog Bandana Pattern
Learn how to make a dog accessory with a free dog bandana sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is a great way to use up fabric scraps!
DIY Fat Quarter Skirt for Little Girls
Learn how to make a DIY fat quarter skirt for little girls. It's fast, easy, it's a great scrap fabric project, and would make an adorable gift!
Fat Quarter Kid Apron Tutorial
Learn how to make a kid size apron with just a fat quarter of fabric. This kid apron tutorial is a beginner sewing project perfect as a gift!
Free Baby Bandana Bib Pattern
Learn how to make a baby bandana bib with a free sewing pattern. These drool baby bibs are cute to wear and easy to make.
FREE 18 mos Babydoll Top Pattern
Have you ever tried sewing something from a fat quarter of knit fabric? Make an adorable top for you baby with this babydoll tee pattern. It’s a free sewing pattern that only uses one fat quarter of fabric!
Free Mitten Sewing Pattern for Fleece
Learn how to make fleece mittens with a free sewing pattern. It comes in children, teen, and adult sizes and is a great handmade gift!
Free Fleece Hat Pattern
Learn how to make a winter fleece hat with a free sewing pattern. This pattern comes in child, teen, and adult sizes for the whole family.
BABY TANK
Make some cute baby tank tops with scraps of knit fabric! There are so many cute fabric prints that can be used!
Make Shoelaces out out Tee Shirts
With all your knit fabric scraps you could make some bright shoelaces! It saves you money and you use up all those scraps!
Free Footed Baby Pants Pattern
Baby socks always get lost and kicked off. Keep baby toes warm with cute footed baby pants! They are perfect for a small piece of fabric!
Make a Baby Bonnet from Two Fat Quarters
Protect your baby from the sun with these cute baby bonnets! I love using coordinating fat quarters for projects like this.
Diaper Covers
One of my favorite things to sew for babies are diaper covers. I LOVE seeing them on baby legs and using scraps of fabric to make them!
Baby Tunic Top with Free Pattern
This baby tunic is so cute and sweet! I made multiple of these when I had my baby girls. I even lengthened one for a dress but then I used more than one fat quarter!
Ruffled Skirt with Fat Quarters
Make a fun ruffled skirt for any holiday! There’s lots of fun fat quarter fabric you could use for this skirt, and it works for older girls too!
Fat Quarter Dress Project
Make fat quarters into a fun summer dress! I love coordinating different fabrics for projects like this!
Fat Quarter Circle Skirt (pattern hack)
I love the look of circle skirts so a fat quarter circle skirt is just perfect!
DIY Baby Shoes
I love baby shoes so much! Use up your fabric scraps to make the cutest baby shoes! They make the perfect gift!
If you make something using this sewing project, I’d love to see! Please share it on social media with the hashtag #heatherhandmade and tag me!
I believe small sewing moments can create great joy. Find your own “right” way to sew. -Heather
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