Tutorial: Draft Stopper Door stop With Fabric Scraps
Learn how to make an easy DIY door draft stopper using only scraps of fabric. This is a simple way to use up scraps of fabric while also making something that’s actually useful. There is no pattern for this one because it depends on the width of your door, so check step one below for the measurements.
Supplies Needed:
Step 1
Arrange your fabric scraps
The final length for this will be the width of your door + 2 inches. The width can vary as well, but around 8-10 inches is ideal. Since the length of my door was 36″, my final measurements for the draft door stopper are:
- Door draft stopper: 38″ X 9″
Lay out your fabric scraps and start organizing them into a collage. Make sure the scrap collage is big enough for your final draft stopper measurements (it’s okay if it’s bigger, you can trim the fabric later). Remember to overlap the fabric pieces to account for seam allowance.
I recommend cutting your fabric pieces into squares and rectangles, especially if this is your first time making a scrap project. They are easier to work with than curved edges.
Step 2
Arrange the fabric scraps
One by one sew your scrap pieces together. I usually start by sewing smaller pieces into chunks, and then add on the bigger pieces.
Step 3
Trim the sides of the scraps
Now is the time to trim the overhanging fabric pieces to make them match the measurements that you made in step 1.
Step 4
fold the fabric in half and sew the length
Fold the fabric in half to form a long narrow rectangle, then sew along the length. Leave a gap somewhere in the center so you can turn it to the right side later. The two short sides are still open.
Step 5
add long gathering stitches around the short sides
Step 6
gather and tie the ends
Pull the thread of the long stitches to gather both ends of the draft stopper. Then tie off the thread to secure the ends.
Step 7
turn the draft stopper to the right side
Use the gap in the middle to turn the draft stopper to the right side. Both ends should now have the fabric gathered to the inside of the fabric. This will allow it to more easily hold a cylinder shape.
Step 8
stuff the draft stopper
Use more fabric scraps to stuff the stopper.
Step 9
sew up the gap
Hand stitch the gap closed after it’s been stuffed to seal everything in place.
Finished!
