Step-by-step tutorial to make colorful decorative fabric gift tags using tiny fabric scraps and free printable gift tag templates.

Homemade Gift Tags Using Scrappy Fabrics

Turn the stash of fabric scraps into something new. Use them to replace the polyester fill for pillow stuffing, make a scrappy quilt, or turn them into homemade scrappy fabric gift tags.

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You only need a small square piece of fabric scrap for each gift tag. Use it for Christmas gift tags, birthday gift tags, or any other occasion to customize the gift wrapping.

Supply To Make DIY Fabric Gift Tags

Use any fabric prints to sew on the gift tag. I use fabric scraps with Christmas theme prints from various projects like this Book Tote Bag, a reverse applique Santa Belt Mug Rug, and a vintage-inspired Ruffled Edge Mug Rug.

For easier and faster ways to make multiple fabric squares, make a 1.5″ square paper template. Then, trace the template on each fabric scrap. I trace the paper square on the specific prints of each fabric for the focal point.

Print the gift tag template (the link for the template is on the list below) on colored card stock paper or construction paper size 8.5″ x 11″. If it’s too large, trace the copy paper to make the colored paper match the size used on the printer. Set the printer on Fit, Auto, 97%.

• Scrap fabrics
• 8.5″ x 11″ size of card stock paper or construction paper, any color.
• Decorative twine or narrow ribbon
• Hole puncher
• 1.5″ square paper template
• Free printable gift tags template, or use store-bought blank colorful gift tags
• Scissors
• Pinking Shears
• Disappeared ink fabric marker, I use a dual-purpose fabric marker.
• Thread
• Sewing machine

Scrap Fabric Gift Tags Tutorial

The video tutorial is also available. Click on this link to watch the Fabric Gift Tag video tutorial on my YouTube channel, and subscribe for more videos.

Set the printer on Fit, Auto, 97%. Print the gift tags template on colored paper. Cut each gift tag.

Trace the small 1.5″ square paper template on each fabric you use.

Cut the fabric using pinking shears to prevent fraying.

Sew the fabric on the paper gift tag using a simple straight stitch. Use the hole puncher on the circle of the gift tag.

Cut the ribbon or decorative twine into 8″ long, fold it in half, then knot the end. Loop the decorative twine through the hole.

The scrappy fabric gift tags are ready to use now.

Use different fabric prints for the DIY gift tag to match the occasion. Make a simple patchwork by overlapping fabric pieces.

Use different shapes for the fabric scraps. It can be a heart shape, circle, triangle, or mix and match by overlapping different shapes.

Even though it is a quick sewing project, you can skip the sewing process and use tacky glue or fabric glue instead.

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Quick And Easy Sewing Project To Make DIY Gift Tags Using Scrappy Fabrics