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5 trendy DIY ways to sew your lace scraps

Hello Couponettes,

You have succumbed to the trend of lace…but now you find yourself with lots of little scraps after your latest sewing project?

Impossible to throw them away (we understand you 😅), but it’s not always easy to know what to do with it.

Good news: lace is perfect for transforming, customizing or upgrading your clothes or creating an accessory in just a few minutes.

Today, we share with you 5 very simple DIYs to give a second life to your scraps. lace. No need to be an expert: a little creativity is enough to make all the difference. ✨

1. CREATE A LACE BANDANA

It is the perfect accessory for using small scraps.

All you need to do is:

  • cut out a square for a doubled version or a triangle
  • make a hem, leave raw if the lace does not fray, or add a pretty bias

You can wear it:

  • in the hair
  • around the neck
  • or even attached to a bag

✨ Result: a delicate and ultra trendy accessory.

Our trendy favorite: the lace bandana worn in a retro scarf style.

2. CREATE A BAG WITHOUT A PATTERN

You don’t need a boss to get started!

With a few pieces of lace (and possibly a lining), you can create a trendy and ultra practical everyday bag.

There are a multitude of tutorials or free patterns on the internet to help you.

✨ A quick and perfect DIY for enhancing even irregular scraps.

Sewing tips: line your lace with a white fabric, pastel color or with a retro pattern like gingham, for more strength and to avoid transparency.

3. ADD LACE TO YOUR TOPS

Want to spruce up a basic item of clothing? Just add lace.

You can sew some on the ends of the sleeves for a touch of romance.

Add inserts to a shirt to play with transparency.

✨ The contrast between lace and a simpler fabric or a transparent material makes the whole style.

Our trendy favorite: the lace back on an oversized shirt.

4. ADD LACE TO THE BOTTOM OF A SKIRT OR T-SHIRT

A piece that’s a little too simple?

Add lace at the bottom of a skirt to create an asymmetrical yoke and highlight your legs, or on a t-shirt for a contrasting effect (worn simply with jeans to twist a basic outfit).

✨ An easy way to transform a basic into a stylish piece.

Sewing tips: also ideal for hiding a small hole or stain 😉

5. CREATE A LACE TOP

If you have a little more material, try a full-fledged piece.

You can:

  • create a top to wear over a white t-shirt
  • add a lace back
  • customize a basic tank top

✨ Unique piece effect guaranteed.

Our trendy favorite: the layering t-shirt + lace top, perfect for upgrading a basic.

You see, even the smallest scraps of lace can become real nuggets.

And the best part? You transform your clothes without starting over… and above all, you create unique pieces.

So before storing your scraps at the bottom of a drawer, take out your needles and let your creativity speak ✂️✨

Get your needles and happy sewing, Couponettes! 🪡💫

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