FabMo Project Resource Center
Looking for a project - you have come to the right place!
This is a growing list of fun things to do - with FabMo materials and/or whatever else you have on hand. We’ll try to come up with projects for everybody, young and a little less young, experienced or newbie.
To make it convenient each project - except a few - will have instructions you can access and download on Google Drive. So follow the link. The exceptions are those that we have already written a blog for, for your convenience we’ll link the blog here.
If you have a project you want to share, we’d love to hear about it at info@fabmo.org.
Let’s get going!
Project 1: Envelope Style Pillow
Ideal for: Everybody who has a sewing machine, very basic sewing skills required, straight sewing only, no zipper!
Why: Give your home an instant boost with a set of new pillow covers!
Instructions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fAq8X-WZk9QRpzrXkUWeq0AF3AIekakI/view?usp=sharing
Project 2: Memory/Match Game with FabMo Wallpaper
Ideal for: Everybody, basic paper cutting and gluing skills needed, if you can cut a straight line, you can do this.
Why: Fun to make. Fun to play and great gift for everybody from kids to seniors.
Instructions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/179H-8UCGKdlSXp-t9JeYs3QNWrPQ0hNw/view?usp=sharing
Link for buying cards: https://smile.amazon.com/Apostrophe-Games-Square-Playing-Finish/dp/B06XNKWZV9/
Project 3: Tassels
Ideal for: everybody old enough to be trusted with a needle and a pair of scissors.
Why: Fun to make (of course) and great for decorating just about everything from bookmark to backpack to pillows - you get the idea.
Instructions: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1v_qRPJFdAfTs-KiTeV57gomHclsS_9cT
Project 4: Chopstick Roll
Ideal for: Anybody eating at Japanese and other Asian restaurants that use single use chopsticks. Basic sewing skills and a sewing machine required.
Why: We can’t continue wasting resources like we had a second and third planet lined up.
Instructions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17bzHaD9z8AWAQdLqRxFk3FeEdJVtYVLQ/view?usp=sharing
Project 5: Fabric “Sardines”
Ideal for: Anybody looking for a quick project that uses up remnants and/or FabMo 8“ square type materials. Fabric, thread, white and black felt remnants, sewing machine and basic sewing skills needed.
Why: Because we are all sort of feel like sardines after weeks of “shelter-in-place”, also, they are sort of cute, aren’t they?
Instructions: the instructions and pattern (sorry, a bit amateurish but you can easily make your own) are here
Project 6 - Zipper Necklace a la Jorel
Ideal for: unconventional people who appreciate a bit of a boho vibe.
Why: this project really doesn’t need a reason other than because it’s fun and easy and uses up little bits and bobs of all kinds.
Instructions: These are fun to make when you don’t want to use your sewing machine but just sit on the couch and keep your hands busy while you watch your favorite show. Requires rudimentary hand sewing skills, but trust me, if I can do it, you can, too. The instructions are here
P.S. Those of you who have ever met FabMo volunteer Jorel will probably know that she has not just created, but also proudly worn zipper necklaces - and much more creative ones.
Project 7 - Tennessee Duck
Why: a great way to use up some small pieces that you don’t want to throw away and make something fun out of it.
Backstory: Over winter break my family took a trip to Tennessee. The reason was that my son complaint that he’s never been east of Utah (in the US, he’s been way east internationally) and we picked TN because we could get decently cheap flights. On the last day the weather was absolutely miserable but I made them stop in the middle of nowhere to go into an antique shop. The place was absurdly expensive for fairly run-down shop in the middle of nowhere in rural TN so I dashed over in the pouring rain to the local artisan shop. That’s where I found here: Tennessee duck made of what looks like old quilts and it took her home and decided to try and recreate it with my own FabMo scraps.
The picture shows original Tennessee Duck on top and the two FabMo ones below. Admittedly mine look like have been on a diet compared to mom.
Instructions are here
Project 8 - Bron’s Jar Opener
Why: because we all know the problem: the lid of the jar feels like it’s glued down -with super glue - and it won’t budge. What’s a girl (or guy) to do? Break out a cute and guaranteed to work FabMo fabric jar opener. Makes a great little gift, too.
Idea and instructions brought to you by Bron.
Instructions are here.
Project 9 - Fabric Rope
Why: Because we all have remnants, often long and skinny pieces that we can either throw away or (much better) make fabric rope out of. Easy to do, becomes kind of automatic after a while and can be done while watching TV or having a video chat.
I haven’t quite figured out what to do with the rope other than wind it on a vintage spool where it looks pretty. Ideas in the comments would be great!
Instructions are here.
This video shows how to twist the fabric pieces to make a rope that stays together. Terrible mom that I am I made my teenage son twist rope so I could take a video: https://youtu.be/ASop31q31SI
FabMo Project 10 - Babushka Doll
The fabric rope used up short and skinny remnants, this one is great for more squarish ones and little pieces of felt. The babushka dolls are easy and fast to make and look pretty in a small cluster and or also great gifts. I could imagine adding some lavender to the stuffing for a nice scent.
You will notice that my little doll doesn’t have a face yet - I couldn’t get myself to draw one on because I am afraid I’ll goof it up and she’ll look all crooked.
Why: Use those small pieces and make something cute out of instead of tossing them.
Instructions are here.