My friend recently had a Dr. Suess birthday party for her daughter, and I thought this would be a fun way to add a little character to her gift. I don’t sew, so I don’t have tons of fabric scraps lying around, but if you do, this would be a great way to use them. I bought a set of pre-cut scraps from the fabric store. I think these fabric scrap pom poms would also be fun on wreaths or hung from the ceiling.
The first step is to find something to wrap the strips around. I used an empty wine bottle, but any paper rolls, jars, etc would work too. Just wrap the strips around, alternating the fabric facing in and out as you add strips. You will want a pretty thick stack so your pom pom looks full when you’re finished.
Slide the layers of fabric off of the roll and tie them tightly in place in the middle. Any thin piece of ribbon, fabric or wire will work. It will be hidden. It’s important to tie this as tight as you can so most of the fabric won’t slip out as you separate the layers.
Cut all of the loops a few layers at a time until you are left with a neat stack of fabric.
Next, spread the layers in all different directions, eventually forming a ball. You’ll lose a few pieces of fabric here and there as you pull the layers, but don’t worry.
I wrapped the gift in kraft paper and attached a strip of burlap ribbon, one of the extra scraps of fabric and the pom pom with a small dot of hot glue. There really are endless cute ways you could use these.
I would love to see your ideas!
Materials: Fabric strips for your fabric scrap pom poms Something to roll the strips Sharp scissors Thin ribbon or wire
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