One of the best parts about wrapping with fabric is that the wrap can be reused afterwards, reducing waste dramatically as many paper gift wraps and bags can not be recycled. If you can part with your wrap, use it to rewrap another gift and pass it on. If you love your wrap too much, here are some ways in which you can reuse it.
1. Tablecloth
Lay your square wrap on a diagonal for a pretty tablecloth or sew it into a rectangle for a runner.
2. Carry Bag
Keep your wrap in your purse and use it as a carry bag for shopping purchases by simply tying the corners together to form two handles.
3. Craft Projects
Use the fabric for sewing and craft projects. Incorporate the wrap into a patchwork quilt.
4. Handbags
Follow Jenn’s Handbag Wrap and make a no-sew, stylish purse. For another style of handbag, tie the ends onto 2 purse handles or bangles.
5. Fashion Accessories
Wear as a scarf, hairband or shawl. Also comes in handy as a headscarf to protect from the sun.
6. Cushion Cover
Follow Jenn’s Cushion Wrap and make a no-sew cushion cover that can be easily interchanged and washed.
7. Lunch Bag
Place your lunch on the wrap and tie opposite corners together to form a bundle to carry your lunch in. The fabric can be used as placemat and napkin afterwards.
8. Kids
Wraps make very good additions to dress up boxes - think capes and fancy sarongs. Tie into a carry bag for toys or use as a stylish tea party tablecloth. For babies, bundle up diapers and wipes and use as a change pad.
9. Lining
Wraps are great for lining baskets and boxes.
10. Wall Hanging
A beautiful piece of fabric can be a work of art, frame or hang on a dowel.
1. Tablecloth
6. Cushion Cover