Velvet crafts: When ‘make do and mend’ meets ‘make do and make fabulous!
Velvet! It’s not just for armchairs and smoking jackets. It’s an undeniably captivating fabric. Its softness, the way it catches the light, and its decadent array of colours make it an incredibly tactile and visually appealing material. And velvet can elevate your creations to a new level of elegance and glamour in crafting.
Here’s a secret: you don’t need to break the bank with this touch of luxury. Tiny velvet ribbons or those free fabric swatches you acquire can add a posh spice to your projects.
Not long ago, I found myself knee-deep in velvet swatches, all because I fancied a new velvet sofa for my living room. After much deliberation, a spicy paprika orange number stole my heart.
But what about the leftover swatches, you ask? Well, they didn’t end up in the bin, that’s for sure.
Let’s not forget about my velvet curtains and the scraps they left behind. Those scraps were destined for greatness, and they’ve been reincarnated as some smashing craft creations.
Velvet is truly a magical fabric to work with. Whether using swatches, ribbons, or leftover scraps, it promises a gratifying tactile crafting experience that results in wonderfully unique and elegant crafts.
So, why not incorporate velvet into your crafting routine and see the magic unfold?
Velvet Crafts: Adding a Bit of Razzle-Dazzle to Your DIY
Crafting with velvet: For when your DIY projects need a touch of elegance and a hint of class.
Velvet Fabric Mushrooms – Free Pattern
With those vibrant velvet swatches, I made some fabric mushrooms. These are not just for admiring in a basket; turn them into a fall garland or adorn them with a sprinkle of beads, and behold – you've got bespoke Christmas ornaments.
Velvet Christmas Ornaments Two Ways
Explore the fun of making velvet baubles in two ways: with luxurious velvet yarn and supple stretch velvet. Create a duo of plush holiday ornaments to add glamour to your tree.
How To Make A Glamourous Fabric Fig Ornament For The Tree
Believe it or not, this is an Anthropologie knockoff. Fill your Christmas tree with plush velvet figs, and they also make a fun handmade gift idea.
Anthro Cabochon Velvet Bracelet Knockoff
This is an Anthropologie knockoff that looks better than the original. Set aside an hour to whip up this pretty DIY bracelet from scratch. Whether decking your wrist for holiday gatherings or thinking of bespoke gifts, this bracelet covers you.
Velvet Poppy Seed heads
Another use for those colourful velvet swatches is to make them into these fabulous poppy seed head decorations.
DIY Napkin Rings For The Festive Season
Combine velvet ribbon with curtain rings to make glamourous napkin rings for your table settings.
DIY Velvet Book Cover
Crafting a velvet book cover is more straightforward than you'd imagine, and it's a brilliant method to personalise books or journals. Follow this guide to breathe new life into old books or whip up bespoke gifts. It's DIY with a dash of elegance."
DIY Embossed Velvet Leaves
Discover the art of crafting beautifully embossed velvet leaves, then up the ante by transforming them into a luxurious Boho wreath.
DIY Velvet Lips Pillow
Infuse a playful touch into your home decor with a larger-than-life pair of plush lips in pink velvet. Its humour meets glamour in one unforgettable piece!
How-to: Velvet Ribbon Tassel
I've whipped up tassels from denim and repurposed old sweaters, but try crafting them out of velvet ribbon for a real touch of luxury.
DIY Velvet Trees
Inject a dollop of luxury into your Christmas décor with these lavish velvet cone Christmas trees, the perfect plush addition to your festive mantle display.
Easy DIY Velvet Acorns
You need the smallest velvet fabric scraps and acorn tops to make these cute decorations for your fall table. Or you could use them to make mini acorn wreaths. Or check out these other acorn crafts for more ideas.
How To Make Velvet Pumpkins
Craft these stunning velvet pumpkins in just about 10 minutes, and top them off with genuine pumpkin stems for that extra dash of authenticity—a delightfully speedy DIY project with a real touch of class.
Embossed Velvet Balsam Pine Sachets
All you need is a stamp and a hot iron to emboss velvet. Use the technique to make some beautiful-smelling velvet sachets. These would make a lovely gift or could be sold at a craft fair.
DIY Velvet and Glitter Stockings
Take the luxuriousness of velvet up a notch by adding glitter when making these velvet stockings for the mantle.
How To Revamp Small Wooden Drawers With Velvet
Upcycle some IKEA Moppe drawers with a bit of velvet decoupage to great some luxury-looking storage for your craft room or home office.
5 Minute Velvet & Geometric Bead Necklace
When you pair opulent-hued velvet ribbon with expertly cut geometric beads, a basic finger-knit necklace transforms from crafty charm to handcrafted chic!
Create your Own Velvet Braided Headband
Make a luxurious headband by braiding velvet.
How To Make Trendy Upcycled Planters With Velvet
Velvet ribbon is a delightfully budget-friendly material that comes in a rich array of colours and widths. Designing bespoke velvet upcycled tin can planters makes matching your specific decor style a breeze. With their striking appearance, these indoor planters blend seamlessly with today's trendy Boho interior aesthetics.
How to Make Velvet, Geometric Colour Blocked Pillows
Add a splash of colour to your sofa with these lively, colour-blocked DIY geometric pillows. Not only do they add a visual pop, but their soft touch also makes them a pleasure to cuddle.
DIY Tutorial: Handmade Bow Tie
Elevate your dress shirt instantly with these glamorous velvet bow ties. If you're seeking a hipster vibe, look at these denim bow ties. It's all about personalising your style.
How To Make A Stylish DIY Floor Pouffe
Transform a humble cable spool into a functional pouffe, and drape it in velvet fabric for that extra dash of elegance. It's upcycling with a touch of sophistication.
Project: Velvet Envelope Clutch
Imagine you're seeking a playful addition to your party ensemble. Velvet, the trend du jour, is a dream to work with and adds tactile joy to any evening attire (its softness is irresistible!).
How to Make a Valentine Garland with Velvet Covered Hearts -
Craft delightful red velvet fabric hearts and string them up for a joyous Valentine's Day garland.
Velvet Ribbon Bookmarks
Armed with a handful of jewellery-making basics, you can craft these exquisite bookmarks (they make splendid gifts!). Their delicate Victorian allure is simply captivating.
Other Fabric Craft Ideas
Take a peek at our diverse leather projects for an added dose of inspiration, similar to our velvet crafts, each promising to infuse luxury into your home and gifting.
The site is teeming with further fabric craft ideas, like these tartan projects that effortlessly bring a Scottish aura to your crafting.
Plus, let’s not neglect the potential of repurposing old clothes for your creations! Browse our ideas for breathing new life into old denim and creatively repurposing old sweaters.
Kerryanne
Friday 18th of August 2023
Velvet is such a luxurious fabric to work with Claire. Thank you for sharing your velvet crafts round-up at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I'm delighted to be featuring this post at tonight's party and pinning too. Hugs, Kerryanne
Claire Armstrong
Friday 18th of August 2023
Thank you, the fabric does add a bit of luxury to crafting. Look forward to seeing the feature.
Niki | Life as a LEO Wife
Thursday 10th of August 2023
I love the look of velvet in my home decor! I'll be featuring your post on tomorrow's Crafty Creators. Thanks for sharing, & I hope to see you there!
Claire Armstrong
Thursday 10th of August 2023
That's awesome, I look forward to seeing it. Thank you.
Becky ~ The Vixens Den
Monday 7th of August 2023
Wow! What a wonderful collection of inspiring projects! I had no idea that I could emboss velvet myself. I have all kinds of ideas for Christmas gifts now! Thank you so much for sharing at Whimsy Home Wednesday. I'm so excited to feature you in this week's link party!
Claire Armstrong
Tuesday 8th of August 2023
Thank you. Yes, I can't wait to try some embossing on velvet too!
Cara ~ Vintage Style Gal
Thursday 3rd of August 2023
So many wonderful ideas here with velvet Claire! We love using velvet in our home, we had curtains made for our living room, and I love how they keep the heat out in the summer, and the cold out in the winter. I still have some left over fabric, I would love to try one of your crafts here. Thank you for sharing with Whimsy Home Wednesday!
Claire Armstrong
Tuesday 8th of August 2023
Thank you, I do have made lots of velvet crafts from the fabric leftover from my velvet curtains.
Julie Briones
Tuesday 1st of August 2023
Thank you so much for featuring two of my velvet projects! Love all the ideas! Pinned!
Claire Armstrong
Tuesday 1st of August 2023
Thank you, you're welcome. I love your crafts.