DIY Fabric Bowl

AGE RANGE:  PROJECT SHOULD BE EASILY ACCOMPLISHED BY AGES 4 AND UP WITH HELP FROM PARENT OR GUARDIAN

APPROXIMATE TIME: 30 MINUTES TO 1 HOUR

Give purpose to your fabric scraps by making a fabric bowl! A fun way to recycle, this activity encourages scissor skills and has the added benefit of being an excellent sensory activity.

EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME

Recycling old pieces of fabric into a new functional piece teaches children to view materials that may otherwise be trash, in a new way. This project revolves around recycling and keeping the earth a greener place!

Art Materials Needed
Art Materials Needed
  • Bowl
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Fabric scraps cut into squares (Lightweight fabric works best)
  • Scissors
  • Foam Brush
  • Mod-Podge (Homemade Mod-Podge is glue mixed with water)
  • Wax-Paper
  • Pan, plate (any solid surface)
Project Instructions


  1. To begin, wrap the bowl of choice with plastic wrap tightly. Excess plastic wrap can get tucked under the bowl. Turn the bowl upside down on a pan or plate covered with wax paper. (wax paper makes it easy to remove the bowl after the glue dries)
  2. If not already done, Cut fabric into small squares and shapes.
  3. Start to glue the fabric onto the bowl with mod-podge. Make sure to use LOTS of Mod-podge with the fabric. Apply glue straight to the plastic wrap, and then on top of the fabric piece as well. Overlap the pieces of fabric.
  4. Continue around the entire bowl until it is all covered. A second or third layer can be applied as well to make the bowl sturdier!
  5. Allow the bowl to dry for a few hours, then carefully peel the bowl off of the original bowl and take off the plastic wrap if its stuck.
  6. Trim the extra fabric from the edge of the bowl, then add fabric squares around the top to create a clean edge.