One way hope&plum upholds its value of sustainability is with fabric scrap bundles.
Sustainable Fabric Scrap Crafts: Creative Ideas from the hope&plum Community
One of our core values at hope&plum is sustainability. We know that our natural resources are valuable and we do what we can to preserve them. One way we live the “waste not, want not” mentality is by collecting our fabric scraps and bundling them up for you! This month, we asked our creative community what fabric scrap crafts they do with their bundles and what scraps they’re hoping for in the future.
THE SHORT VERSION
Our community uses scraps for kid clothes, doll items, and patching.
Scraps become bonnets, scrunchies, hats, and cute accessories.
Many create patchwork bags, wallets, and drool pads.
Members share wishlists for future scraps and quilt dreams
For the Kids
It’s no surprise that many of our hope&plum community members use their scrap bundles to craft beautiful bespoke items for their children.
Jenny Tafur-Ruth: I can't take credit for the work... I sent the sunflower scraps off to be turned into a dress and sunhat for my daughter... A lot of trading scraps happened to get this much lol and the hat is lined with snapdragon.
Lorrin Ashley: Patching kid pants, usually at the knees from play!
Hannah Sevedge Ahn: Clothes and a sleeping bag for our felt doll friend ☺️
Lauren Ashley: I am hoping to get my first scrap bundle. I plan on making stuffies and doll clothes for my girls and a quilt out of scraps of carriers we have used. Hoping for Cosmos, fete, village. Even some of the new prints especially ville and some other retired like citron, zinnia, sprout, pansy would be cool too!
For Accessorizing
Whether it’s for them, their kids, or their stuffed penguins, many other community members use their scraps to make cute accessories.
Danae Theimer: Just finished this reversible bucket hat tonight in time for a vacation this week!
Alyssa Woodhouse: I made this darling little bonnet with the largest scraps I got in the bundle! The rest are too small to make hats but plenty big enough for hair accessories, doll clothes, coin pouches, scrappy quilt blocks & more. I need to get back in the sewing room todayyyyy! (If my little one will chill on my back in the Lark ;))
For Carrying All the Stuff
Now where do you put all that adorable kid stuff and stylish accessories? Bags, of course!
Danae Theimer: Okay okay. I got this! I make patchwork bags, bows, hats, sling pouches, card wallets, a quilt, apron, scrunchies, working on a patchwork Kindle sleeve and fannies. Mmm. Hood.
Vania Farmar: I have made drool pads for my Larks 😁 And a little wallet for my cards.
Scrap & Craft Wishlist
Even with all the projects above, our community members are still dreaming of future scrap bundles and project ideas for the next time we release scraps.
Erin Annita Pratt: I’m collecting scraps that match the carriers we have. I plan to make a pillow. With anything leftover I’ll make a quilt.
Michele Snyder: Would love to finally get a scrap bundle! Would love to get retired prints, herringbones, all the purples, and ones of the carriers I have (Alice, Savannah, Sierra, and Huckleberry)...Meadow, Citron and Argillite are definitely scraps I would love to get... I want to get back to making patchwork quilts!
Saralyn Riddell: Anything patchwork! As for scraps the top of my wishlist would be green whimsy (a dream I know), whimsy, frolic, sprout, fete, and village.
Bec Lee: …by day dreaming about sewing skills I don't have with my imaginary scrap bundle I also do not have 😂😭😭
Cassandra Emilie: I would make bonnets! We live in bonnets here.
Breonna Jensen: I hope to snag my first bundle in the next drop! I would make scrunchies, headbands, quilts, clothing, pillows, or teddy bears!
Meagan Foster: I’m going to have a sling bag made and use my blossom scrap on the interior
Samantha Johnson: I’m hoping to have my MIL teach me how to sew those little fabric Easter eggs... My son is too small for Easter this year but I’m sure he will enjoy hunting for “eggs” next year.
Morgan Bauer-Descourouez: I would love to make little toys for my girl, stuffed balls, tag blankets, patchwork stuffies 🤎
Katie Ann: I want to make my daughter American girl doll clothing
Paige Oppenhuizen: I’d like to make a baby quilt or some baby shortalls or sun hat!
Fabric Scrap Crafts FAQ
What is a scrap bundle?
A scrap bundle is a package of scrap pieces from our baby carrier and accessory fabrics.
How do I get a scrap bundle?
Sign up for our emails and check our socials! Scrap bundles are special items that aren't always available on the website. We do try to sell them once or twice a year.
What should I expect if I buy a scrap bundle?
You should expect to receive 10 ounces (roughly equal to about 2 yards) of fabric in various colors and patterns. The average scrap is 5 x 15 inches. Every bundle is folded into a hope&plum dust bag. We usually cap the number of scrap bundles each person can buy to spread the crafty joy a little farther.
Can I request a specific pattern or color?
Nope! Think of the scrap bundles like a grab bag. You can't request a specific color or pattern, but we try to put something special in each one!
What kinds of crafts can I make with my scraps?
Think small! Accessories or small toys are good scrap bundle projects. Some of the crafts features in this article utilize more fabric than comes in scrap bundles.
What kind of fabric are your scrap bundles made of?
They are made of the same natural and organic fabrics that we use for our baby carriers because they are leftover from carrier production.
Why do you offer scrap bundles?
hope&plum is committed to sustainable production practices. This means we keep whatever fabric we can after we manufacturer our carriers. We pull what we can to make our own accessories, but we also save and cut some fabric into these scrap bundles since we know we have some crafty community members.
Calling all crafters
Grab your fabric scrap bundles and start creating
Check our website for scrap bundles, read more about our commitment to sustainability, and tell us what you’ll make with our fabric in the comments below or on social media!
Meet the Author
Jenn Tolisano
Jenn Tolisano is hope&plum's Director of Community Education & Content. She has been a babywearing educator for over ten years. Working as a high school teacher before entering the world of motherhood, she has brought her passion for education to all things baby carriers. Babywearing has been such an essential parenting tool in her household that she wants to spread the babywearing love to all families. Jenn believes that every caregiver deserves to have a baby carrier they love and feel comfortable and confident in. She hopes that her fit checks and blog-writing with hope&plum help to achieve that goal!
1 comment
Hi, when are scrap bundles released?
Michelle Perkins
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