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Sewing Projects for Beginners - 67+ Easy Ideas

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Here are 67+ free 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 - try these beginner sewing projects first.  Success breeds more success, so take time to try out some of these easy sew projects as you learn.

sewing projects for beginners
Sewing Projects for Beginners

Want to learn how to sew?  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 are so rewarding.  A new hobby and making a great gift for friends or some soft furnishings for your home will always bring a sense of pride and joy. Who knows this could be the 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 inspiration and sewing projects for beginners perfect for getting you started.

Best of all these are all FREE patterns!

Sewing Projects for Beginners VIDEO

Did you know I have a YouTube channel with sewing projects for beginners 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. Nearly all of the tutorials featured in this article have accompanying videos that will really help you if you are a visual learner.

What you will Need for Easy Beginner Sewing Projects

At a minimum, when sewing projects for beginners, 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 Terms

Sewing Projects for Beginners 67+ Ideas

I have broken these sewing projects for beginners into sections to make them easier for you. What do you feel like sewing?

  1. Home Decor
  2. Hair Accessory
  3. Kids Patterns
  4. Doll Patterns
  5. Gift Patterns
  6. Seasonal Patterns
  7. Accessory Patterns
  8. Personal Sewing for You

Home Decor Sewing Projects for Beginners

The best thing about sewing projects for beginners in the home decor category is that there are no sizing issues to worry about, unlike clothing. If you can straight stitch then you can definitely make most of these items.

If you have never sewn anything before, then start with the 10-minute envelope cushion cover. It might take you a little longer than 10 minutes the first time but it is one of the easiest things you can make. The back features a fold-over flap so you don't need to worry about fiddly zippers or buttons.

Another really easy item for beginners to start with is the reversible napkins. You will just be sewing a square and then turning it the right way out. It doesn't get much easier than that.

Imagine transforming your house with things you have made. You can make new cushion covers, a pillow cover, curtains, napkins and decorative items. You will be so proud! While curtains are one of the easiest projects you can do, start with small items that don't take much fabric while you hone your skills. One thing you don't want to do when you start is waste too much fabric. Buy cheap fabric and test your skills first.

Sewing Projects for Beginners - Home Decor
Sewing Projects for Beginners - Home Decor

PILLOWS & CUSHIONS BEGINNER SEWING PROJECTS

These sewing projects for beginners will show you how to make lots of pillows and cushions.

  • How to Make a Pillowcase with a French Seam
  • How to Make a Cushion Cover – Envelope Style
  • How to Make a Doll Pillowcase
  • Make a Cushion Cover with Piping
  • Star Pillow Pattern
  • Travel Pillow Pattern
  • DIY Pom Pom Pillows
  • Neck Pillow for Travel
  • Christmas Pillow
How to Sew a Zippered Cushion Cover
Zippered Pillow
how to make a pillowcase
Bordered Pillowcases
French Seam Pillowcases
Travel Pillow Pattern
Travel Pillow Pattern
Doll Pillows
how to make cushion covers
Envelope Pillow
star pillow pattern
Star Pillow Pattern
tooth fairy pillow
Tooth Pillow
Pillow Patterns
Best Pillow Patterns
cushion cover with piping
DIY Cushion with Piping
How to Make a Cushion Cover
Christmas Pillow Tutorial

MORE HOME DECOR BEGINNER SEWING PROJECTS

  • Bunting Template Pattern
  • DIY Kids Napkins (reversible and smaller)
  • How to Make Fabric Baskets (3 sizes)
  • Napkins with Mitered Corners
  • How to Make Curtains
  • How to Make a Tablecloth
  • How to Make a Table Runner
  • How to Make a Hand Towel
  • Reversible Placemats
how to make bunting
Bunting
how to make cloth napkins
Reversible Napkins
fabric basket tutorial
Fabric Baskets
how to make napkins
Napkins
How to Make Curtains
Curtains
how to make a tablecloth
Tablecloth
How to Make a Table Runner
Table Runner
Hand Towel Pattern
Hand Towel
How to Make a Placemat
Placemats
diy fabric coasters
Coasters
How to Make Sheets
How to Make Sheets
Rug Mug Pattern
Mug Rug
How to Make a Potholder
Potholder
Fabric Bowl Cover Pattern
Bowl Cover
DIY tea towels
Tea Towels
diy scented sachet
Scented Sachets
Home Decor Sewing Projects for Beginners

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! You can mix and match fabrics and save money by purchasing fat quarters which are small squares of fabric.

By far the most popular item to make are scrunchies. With just a rectangle of fabric, you can make a colorful fashion statement and save your hair from splitting at the same time. Bows, flowers, and ribbons can be glued to lined alligator clips for a professional look.

Sewing Projects for Beginners - Hair Accessories
Sewing Projects for Beginners - Hair Accessories

HAIR ACCESSORY BEGINNER SEWING PROJECTS

  1. How to Make a Ribbon Bow (double bow)
  2. How to Make Fabric Hair Accessories (10+ styles)
  3. Lined Alligator Clips
  4. Felt Bow with Printable Template
  5. How to Make Fabric Bows (small size)
  6. DIY Felt Bow
  7. How to Make a Scrunchie
  8. How to Make Fabric Flowers
  9. Cloth Flower Making
  10. DIY Hair Ties (vintage style)
Ribbon Bow
Hair Accessories
DIY Felt Bow
Hair Bows
Hair Clips
diy hair ties
DIY Hair Ties
How to Line an Alligator Clip
Alligator Clips
felt bow template
Hair Bow Template
Scrunchies
cloth flower making
Cloth Flower Making
diy fabric flowers
DIY Fabric Flowers
how to make fabric yo yos
Yo-Yo Flowers
Hair Accessory Sewing Projects for Beginners

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" when asked about her lovely dresses.

 Sewing Projects for Beginners - Kids and Babies
Sewing Projects for Beginners - Kids and Babies

One of the most popular items in my girl's list of sewing projects for beginners is the free pillowcase dress pattern. I would rate this level beginner who has made a couple of items. The pattern includes girls sizes 2 to 10 and a printable pattern.

Babies' clothing needs even less fabric and because they are so small, it takes a lot less time. If you are a beginner and need to sew for yourself or a new Mum, then I recommend you give the burp cloth pattern a try. Make it from quilting cotton on the top and some soft flannel underneath.

FREE GIRLS PATTERN BEGINNER SEWING PROJECTS

  • Kimono Pattern for Girls (girls size 2 to 10)
  • Dance Shrug for Girls (girls size 2 to 14 - printable pattern pieces)
  • Girls Skirt Pattern (Rabbit applique skirt)
  • Tutu Skirt Pattern (2 layer skirt with tulle)
  • Hair Bow Pattern (oversized felt bow)
  • Free Capelet Pattern (vintage style)
  • Tooth Fairy Pattern (a must for all young kids losing teeth)
  • Pillowcase Dress Pattern (most popular pattern and perfect outfit for girls 2 to 10)
  • DIY Bikini Bottom

FREE BABY PATTERN BEGINNER SEWING PROJECTS

  • Burp Cloth Pattern (3 styles including rectangle and 2 contoured)
  • Baby Blanket Pattern (numerous sizes)
  • Baby Skirt Pattern (gives measurements for any size)
kimono jacket pattern
Kimono Pattern
free shrug pattern
Shrug Pattern
Rabbit Skirt
free tutu skirt pattern
Girls Tutu Skirt Pattern
felt bow template
Hair Bow
free cape sewing pattern
Free Capelet Pattern
tooth fairy pillow
Tooth Pillow
Dress Pattern
Burp Cloth Pattern
Burp Cloth
How to Make a Baby Blanket
Baby Blanket
How to Make a Baby Quilt
Baby Quilt
Baby Skirt
Baby Skirts
Baby and Kids Sewing Projects for Beginners

Doll Sewing Projects for Beginners

The first thing I ever sewed when I was seven, was a doll skirt. Doll's clothing and projects are great for teaching kids to sew too and don't use much fabric. Dolls are also very forgiving and not fussy if your seams are a little crooked or the inside looks messy!

If you have never sewn before, start with the doll bedding as it is all just straight stitching with nothing fancy. The plain pillow is just a rectangle and the easiest to make.

  Sewing Projects for Beginners - Dolls
Easy Sew Projects - Dolls

DOLL CLOTHING BEGINNER SEWING PROJECTS

  • Doll Tshirt Pattern (stretch pattern with velcro back)
  • Doll Cape Pattern (vintage style caplet)

DOLL BEDDING BEGINNER SEWING PROJECTS

  • How to Make Doll Pillows (stuffed pillow)
  • How to Make a Doll Mattress (to fit any sized doll bed)
  • How to Make a Doll Blanket (quilted)
  • Doll Pillowcase (2 styles - plain and with a border)
Doll Pillowcases
making doll clothing, how to sew doll clothes for beginners
Making Doll Clothing
doll blanket pattern
Doll Blanket Pattern
Doll T-Shirt Pattern
doll mattress pattern
Doll Mattress
doll pillow pattern
Doll Pillow
free doll clothes patterns
Doll Cape
Doll Sewing Projects for Beginners

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.

And don't forget your furry friend. I have a free dog bandana pattern for you to make that is suitable for beginners.

 Sewing Projects for Beginners - Personal
Sewing Projects for Beginners - Personal

SLEEP MASK BEGINNER SEWING PROJECTS

  • Cat Sleep Mask (cat shape)
  • How to Make a Sleep Mask (plain)

MISCELLANEOUS BEGINNER SEWING PROJECTS

  • Mouse Mat (decorate your home office in style)
  • Phone Cover Pattern
  • Scented Hearts (put them in your drawers for a nice smell)
  • Dog Bandana Pattern (4 sizes to fit your dog)
  • Circle Skirt Pattern

EASY SEW PROJECTS: PINCUSHIONS

Make your sewing room look fancy and admire your work as you sew with DIY pincushions. Here are 4 styles you can sew.

  • Mason Jar pin cushion (recycle old jars into a pin cushion)
  • DIY Pincushion – round (segment style)
  • How to make a pincushion – Patchwork
  • Pincushion Patterns  (felt with a sewing machine motif)
DIY Sleep Mask
Sleep Mask
DIY Sleep Mask
Cat Sleep Mask
fabric mouse pad
DIY Fabric Mousepad
diy phone cover
DIY Phone Covers
diy scented sachet
Scented Sachets
free dog bandana pattern
Dog Bandana
mason jar pin cushion
Mason Jar Pincushion
how to make a pincushion
How to Make a Pincushion
pincushion patterns
Free Pincushion Pattern
pin cushion
Pin Cushion

Christmas & Seasonal Crafts

Sewing seasonal projects make me happy and are a great way to involve the whole family. If you are looking for a sewing project for beginners then I don't think you can go past the fabric gift bags. They are so easy and will make your presents look amazing.

 Sewing Projects for Beginners - Christmas
Easy Sew Projects for Christmas

EASY SEW PROJECTS FOR CHRISTMAS

  • Christmas Tshirt Applique (the applique can go on other items too)
  • Tree Coasters (impress your guests with fancy drink coasters)
  • Christmas Cushion Cover (add some cheer to your lounge)

EASY SEW PROJECTS FOR ALL SEASONS

  • Felt Gift Bags (great for Christmas and birthdays for small items)
  • Fabric Gift Bags (this pattern has 4 sizes including a wine bag)
  • Bunting Template (2 shapes including triangle, flag and rectangle)

EASY SEW PROJECTS FOR EASTER

  • Easter Rabbit Skirt Pattern (has full-sized printable pattern for girls 2-10)
DIY Christmas Crafts
Christmas Tshirt
christmas coasters
Christmas Tree Coasters
How to Make a Santa Hat
Santa Hat Pattern
Christmas Cushion Tutorial
Christmas Tree Templates
Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern
Christmas Tree Skirt
Christmas Sewing Projects for Beginners

Accessory Sewing Projects for Beginners

We all love a free bag or purse sewing pattern! With no worries about sizing, you can turn these patterns into amazing gifts for your friends or even make lots to match your favorite outfits. If you are an absolute beginner, try the tissue covers as these are really easy and quick to make.

One of the most popular accessory patterns for beginners is the zipper pouch tutorial. This lined pouch can be made in any size and is a good introduction to sewing zippers. Just make sure you have a zipper foot for your sewing machine.

Leave the vinyl/leather marked ones until you are a beginner with a few projects completed.

Sewing Projects for Beginners - Accessories
Easy Sew Projects - Accessories

EASY SEW PROJECTS: PURSE PATTERNS

  • DIY Coin Purse (these mini purses can attach to your keychain)
  • Scottie Dog Purse Tutorial (vinyl/leather pattern)
  • Stary Sky Clutch Tutorial (vinyl/leather pattern)
  • Makeup Brush Roll Pattern (great for storing pens too)
  • Zipper Pouch Tutorial (fabric basic pouch with lined interior)
  • How to Sew a Zipper Pocket (to put inside your bags)
  • Triangle Pouch Pattern (vinyl/leather pattern)
  • Sunshine Clutch Pattern (vinyl/leather pattern)
  • Wrist Straps

EASY SEW PROJECTS: MORE ACCESSORY PATTERNS

  • Tissue Cover Pattern (fits standard small packet)
  • Phone Cover Pattern (recycle T-shirts into a cover)
  • Cardholder Pattern (will hold standard business cards)
  • How to Make an Infinity Scarf
  • Drawstring Bag
Dog Purse
DIY Envelope Clutch
Envelope Clutch Pattern
mini clutch patterh
Star Clutch
clutch tutorial
Sunshine Clutch
triangle pouch tutorial
Triangle Pouch
how to sew a zipper pouch
Zipper Pouch
Makeup Roll Pattern
mini clutch pattern
Mini Clutch

Sewing Projects for Beginners - In Conclusion

Start at the beginning of your sewing projects for beginners 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 on What to o After Easy Sew Projects

Now that you have lots of easy sew projects to try, you might be thinking about making a little money from all your hard work. Here are some articles that might help. Start a great project for a beginner sewer today!

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

    May 21, 2018 at 11:12 pm

    Thanks for the lovely feedback. I really appreciate it. 🙂

  2. Melanie D Taylor

    May 21, 2018 at 11:22 am

    Thanks so much for all the FREEBIES on your site !! I'm a newbie "so-er" ( lol ), just started at the beginning of this year. I'm enjoying making all things for my Grand Kids. Just started on the Pillowcase dress & was having a hard time with some other patterns, found yours & about to embark on making lots of your patterns for both boys & the girls. So thanks again !!!!

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