Fabric Scrap Bookmarks

Save the scraps with this cute project that you can use every day! Fabric scrap bookmarks are so easy and cute for any bookworm!

There are two styles in this tutorial – an elastic one that wraps around your spot and a classic looking fabric bookmark with ribbon at the top.

You can use some fun lace elastic for the wrap bookmark!

You can never have enough bookmarks so dump out your scrap stash and let’s make some! Be sure to check out the video in this post for more scrap fabric ideas plus video instructions for this bookmark!

Materials for Fabric Scrap Bookmarks

Fabric scraps
Lightweight fusible interfacing (affiliate)
Lace elastic
- Use 3/4″ to 1.5″ elastic
Or 3/8″ grosgrain ribbon
Pattern download, see pink button below!

How to sew a fabric bookmark

Use a 1/4″ seam allowance.

Start by interfacing two pieces of scrap fabric that are big enough for the pattern template. Then cut 2 layers. You can use the same fabric or two different fabrics!

For the plain ribbon bookmark:

Cut two pieces of grosgrain ribbon about 5″ long. Clip the ends at a 45 degree angle to reduce fraying. Fold the ribbons in half and pin upside-down on one side of the bookmark.

Place the second bookmark piece face down and pin. Then sew around the bookmark pivoting at each corner. Leave a small opening about 1″ long on one of the long sides.

Clip the corners. Then turn right sides out and press well. Topstitch around the bookmark 1/8″ from the edges, closing the opening as you sew.

For the elastic bookmark:

Cut a piece of elastic measuring about 11.” Pin to the top and bottom of a fabric piece, centering the elastic. Then place the second piece of fabric on top of the elastic. Match up the edges and pin. Then sew around the bookmark pivoting at each corner. Leave a small opening about 1″ long on one of the long sides.