50+ Sewing Projects for Beginners

Starting out on any new sewing project can be a bit daunting but if you get guidance to try the right pieces, you will soon find you are enjoying a new hobby and are learning new skills as you go along.  Success breeds more success, so take time to try out some of these sewing projects for beginners as you learn to sew.

Want to be a seamstress?  Where do you begin?

A well-known song from The Sound of Music says…. start at the very beginning, a very good place to start!

• When you read you begin with ABC,
• When you sing you begin with DohRayMe,
• When you sew you begin with Sewing Projects for Beginners…..

Sewing Projects for Beginners

Sewing and the enjoyment you get from learning a few simple techniques will be rewarding.  A new hobby and making gifts for friends or some soft furnishings for your home will always bring a sense of pride and joy.

Who knows this could be that start of a new business – your own homegrown approach to what began as a beginner’s steps to success.

Further reading: Starting a sewing business, How to succeed at craft fairs

When you are starting to learn to sew, you want quick, easy sewing projects that don’t use a lot of fabric. Here I have put together a list of sewing projects for beginners perfect for getting you started. Best of all these are all FREE patterns!

Want More?

Did you know I have a YouTube channel with free sewing projects and sewing tips? You can learn new sewing skills as you go along and don’t forget to search my sewing blog if there is a new technique that you are not sure about.

Here is one of my favourite videos for beginners.

What you will Need

At a minimum, you will need your sewing machine, some pins, a ruler, scissors and of course fabric.

Sewing machines don’t need to be fancy. Some of the old-fashioned machines that only do a straight stitch, sew beautifully. And if your machine does a zig-zag stitch, then bonus – you can sew some stretch fabric items.

Further Reading: Best Sewing Machine for your Budget, Beginner Sewing Kit, Marking Tools, Best Scissors

Before you Start

If you are not yet confident to start sewing, then have a read of my article SEWING 101 for a refresher on all the basics.

Popular topics for beginners include Cutting, Marking, Gathering, Stitching Seams

Sewing Projects for Beginners

I have broken these down into sections to make it easier for you. What do you feel like sewing?

Home Decor Sewing Projects for Beginners

The best thing about sewing home decor is that there are no sizing issues to worry about. If you have never sewn anything before, then start with the 10-minute envelope cushion cover. It might take you a little longer but it is one of the easiest things you can make. Imagine transforming your house with things you have made. You will be so proud!

Hair Accessory Sewing Projects for Beginners

Hair accessories take only a scrap of fabric so are great for learning to sew. If you make a mistake, just grab another scrap.

Free Kids Patterns for Beginners

The best thing about sewing for kids (besides being the envy of the other parents at school pick-ups) is that they don’t need much fabric. My daughter always proudly tells people “My Mummy made this”.

Bows for Clothing and Hair

Bows can be added to hair clips or attached to clothing for added flair.

Doll Sewing Projects for Beginners

The first thing I ever sewed when I was seven, was a doll skirt. Doll clothing and projects are great for teaching kids to sew too.

Sewing Projects for Gifts and Yourself.

Make yourself something fun or sew these beginner sewing projects for a gift. Imagine how proud you will be to pull out a cardholder that you have made yourself. Or get some much needed extra sleep after you have sewed your first sleep mask.

Christmas Crafts

Sewing Christmas projects makes me happy and is a great way to involve the whole family.

Conclusion:

Start at the beginning and see where the journey takes you!  One small step for Neil Armstrong took him to the moon, who knows where you could go with taking the first steps with a needle and a thread!

Further Reading

Now that you know how to sew you might be thinking about making a little money from it 🙂

• How to start a sewing business
• Success at craft shows and markets