Are you just learning to sew? We've got the perfect lists of projects for you to tackle. These sewing projects for beginners are just the right level of difficulty for those just starting out. Or, if you're a seasoned sewer, you'll be able to whip these up in no time.
When I got my sewing machine I hunted for easy projects that I could handle. I didn't want to get overwhelmed or frustrated, but I did want to walk away with a cool new handmade item. I put together this list of sewing projects for beginners so you can find some cool new tutorial to sew along with.
20 Sewing Projects for Beginners
5-Minute Cloth Napkins - Viva Veltoro
DIY Pacifier Clips - Viva Veltoro
Casserole Carrier - 2 Little Hooligans
2-Fabric Magic Pillowcase Tutorial - Organize Your Stuff Now
The Bapron (adorable baby apron!) - Craftiness is Not Optional
Quick DIY Hanging Kitchen Towels - Viva Veltoro
How to Sew a Zipper Pillow - Hawthorne And Main
Shopping List and Coupon Organizer - 2 Little Hooligans
Sew Simple Owl Pattern - Pink When
Large Hot Pad Tutorial - Auntie Em's Crafts
Crayon Roll Tutorial - The Pleated Poppy
Super Simple Leggings - Make It & Love It
Easy Fitness Headband - Simple at Home
Easy Fabric Coasters - Feeding Big
Easy Elastic Waist Skirt - Dabbles and Babbles
DIY Fabric Bunting - Viva Veltoro
DIY iPad Case - Oh So Lovely
DIY Padded Camera Lens Case - Polkadot Chair
Easy Fabric Bookmarks - 7Layer Studio
Fabric Keychains - Living With Punks
Here are a few of my favorite sewing items to help you learn and stay organized:
First Time Sewing: The Absolute Beginner's Guide: Learn By Doing
KINGSO 7PCS Cotton Fabric Bundles for Quilting SewingFiskars 3 Piece Rotary Cutting Set for SewingSchool of Sewing: Learn it, Teach it, Sew Together
Singer Polyester Thread, Assorted Colors, 24 SpoolsSet of 2 Bobbin Box Organizers
Check out our other sewing posts:
How to make a tooth fairy pillow
How to make a make-up brush roll
mami2jcn says
The simple leggings are so adorable! I've always wanted to learn how to sew.
Amber Ludwig says
Ooooh I love so many of these!! I wish I had paid more attention to sewing in home ec because I am SO envious of those with sewing skills!!!
Mia says
My granddaughter who is 8 has become so interested in sewing and I think there might be a simple project here that she could do. Such cute projects.
Karen Propes says
You have really given us a list of great articles to sew. There are some I've never tried, and since I have a new machine and lots of fabric, I'm going to tackle some of these. I quilt, and really don't sew much, but your inspiration projects make me want to give it a try. I would love to try the clothes, it would be great to make the Grandkids something besides quilts. My Granddaughter has so many, I call her the princess and the pea because she has to have every quilt I make her on her bed.
gloria patterson says
so many great projects here..... my mother is 86 and she wanted to make something for her great great granddaughter and I found this Pacifie Clips pattern on line. She made about 20 in all different materials. The baby started out with pacifiers but she really does not like them so she only gets one once in a while
Rosie says
These are nice ideas - my fav is the tooth fairy pillow! I started sewing at a young age, no lessons. Fabric wasn't as expensive then to learn on by yourself!
Dorothy Boucher says
So many great ideas here, I know for me I am not good at sewing but I try, I like how that banner came out.
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