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Crafting Chic Fabric Bowls: Stylish Storage Made Simple!

If you're anything like me, you love reusing fabric, whether it's fabric squares or scraps. You probably have a collection of fabric just waiting to be transformed into something beautiful. Today, we're going to turn those scraps into charming fabric bowls. These bowls are perfect for holding jewelry, craft supplies, or simply adding a splash of color to your space. This project is easy to do and offers significant rewards, making it a fantastic way to reuse leftover materials!

Fabric bowls

Video tutorial

Materials Needed:
  • 1 large glass jar
  • 1 small glass jar
  • Plastic wrap or plastic cling (I used cling wrap because it stays in place).
  • Mod Podge
  • 1 paintbrush
  • Fabric scraps
  • Scissors
  • Embellishments (like mini florals, buttons, or lace—get creative!)
Materials for fabric bowls

1. Adding Plastic Wrap

Turn your jar upside down so the bottom is facing up. Cover it with plastic wrap—cling wrap hugs the jar nicely and keeps things from slipping while you work.

Adding plastic wrap to glass jar

2. Prepping Your Fabric

Cut your fabric scraps into manageable shapes. They don’t need to be perfect! You’ll trim excess as you go.

Using scissors to cut fabric strips

3. Adding Mod Podge

Using your paintbrush, apply a generous coat of Mod Podge directly over the plastic wrap.

Applying Mod Podge to glass jars

4. Building Your Bowl

Start layering your fabric pieces over the Mod Podge, gently pressing them into the contours of the jar. As you build, you’ll form the shape of the bowl. Add Mod Podge over the fabric. Remove any fabric that hangs too far down the sides—it’ll give your bowl a clean edge. 

Placing fabric over glass jars

5. Repeat with Smaller Bowl Design

Once you’ve completed your larger bowl, set it aside to dry. Then repeat the steps using your smaller jar and another set of fabric scraps.

Repeating steps with smaller jar

💡 Tip: Let your bowls dry completely overnight for optimal results. I used a heating tool while filming my tutorial for a quicker turnaround, but patience pays off!

6. Removing the plastic

Once fully dry, carefully lift the plastic wrap off the jars—your fabric bowls should release easily. Peel away the plastic from inside the fabric bowl and reveal your new creation.

Removing the fabric from glass jars

7. Finishing Touches

Use scissors to neaten the top edge. This is where you can get creative: I added flower embellishments—bright blooms on the large bowl and dainty white flowers on the small one. The result is two sweet, textured storage bowls you’ll want to show off!

Adding flower embellishments to fabric bowls
Fabric bowls displayed

Pink fabric bowl with colorful flowers

Smaller fabric jar with white flowers

Whether you're crafting for fun, decorating your home, or making gifts, these DIY fabric bowls are a fantastic option with endless possibilities. Ready to give it a try? 

If you end up making these amazing bowls, I’d love to see what you create—tag me @stephcreatesdiyhomeandcrafts on Instagram with your finished projects or share your twists in the comments! 

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  1. These are too cute! Very creative!

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    1. Susan, thank you very much. I'm happy you enjoyed them.

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  2. No way! This is such a clever and darling idea! Beautifully done, Steph. :) Visiting from the Crazy Little Lovebirds linkup.

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    1. Jennifer, aw, thank you! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed this craft idea.

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  3. Love it! Thanks for joining in on Home Matters Linky Party! I will be featuring your post this week! #HomeMattersParty xx

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    1. Joy, thank you very much. I'm happy to be featured at your party. 😊

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  4. Pretty and practical. A winning combo. Featuring when my link party opens!

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  5. Ohhhh boy, this looks like a fun challenge to try! Who doesn't have some favorite fabric scraps they hold onto?! They turned out gorgeous, Stephanie! Loving the tiny flower border!

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    1. Thank you! This was such a fun project to work on. I'm happy you enjoyed this project. 😊

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  6. What a cute idea! Love it! So pretty.

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  7. These little bowls are so sweet, thanks for sharing with us at Handmade Monday

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    1. Julie, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed them. 😊

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  8. Stephanie,
    These bowls are so cute. Congratulations, you are being featured on TFT. https://eclecticredbarn.blogspot.com/2025/07/crafting-on-tft.html
    Hugs,
    Bev

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  9. A fabulous way to upcycle leftover fabric, Steph! Thanks for sharing! Creatively, Beth

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