小布こぎれ

Used mainly in craft or sewing contexts to refer to a small leftover or scrap piece of fabric.

この小布でハンカチを作った。
Kono kogire de hankachi o tsukutta.
I made a handkerchief from this small piece of cloth.

小布を捨てずに取っておいて。
Kogire o sutezu ni totte oite.
Don't throw away the small piece of cloth; keep it.

⚖️ Commonly confused with 'kire' (piece) which is more general; 'kogire' specifically implies a small, often leftover piece.