The ultimate collection of beginner sewing projects to try right now! Great for learning how to sew or to improve your sewing skills!
Easy Sewing Projects For Beginners
Whether you’re just starting to learn how to sew or are looking for simple sewing projects for beginners to practice your skills on, this amazing beginner sewing projects list is just what you need! It will keep you busy and help you navigate easier through the wonderful world of sewing.
With these easy sewing project ideas you’ll get to learn about fabric types, sewing tips and tricks, the sewing jargon and much more. All while making beautiful projects for yourself, your home decor and why not! your kids, if you have any (these are my most favorite beginner sewing projects! so easy peasy, enjoyable and basically foolproof! you cannot go wrong with sewing projects for kids!).
Here I’ve gathered an awesome list of simple sewing ideas for beginners! You can bookmark the page for future reference or just come back here to check it out every time you get to squeeze some sewing time in our busy schedule! I’ve really enjoyed putting this list together and I’ll keep adding new projects as I see one I like and think it’s a great match for this list of beginner sewing projects! So be sure to come back often!
Beginner Sewing Projects
Learn How To Sew:
- 12 FREE online sewing lessons
- Sewing for beginners video lessons
- Learn how to sew with Gretchen Hirsch
- Learn to sew with Crazy Little Projects
- Joann’s Sewing basics
Sewing For Kids:
- Paper bag skirt tutorial
- Easy pencil case
- Cute starfish pillow
- Peasant blouse free pattern
- Adorable baby apron
- Shark pencil case
- Simple pillowcase dress
- No zipper circle skirt
- 10 Minutes knit skirt
- Girls gathered dress
- Flutter sleeve dress tutorial
- Creative things to sew for baby
- Kids library tote bag
- How to make a tag blanket
- 31 Awesome ideas to sew for kids
- Box pleated skirt
- Reversible skirt tutorial
- Reversible kids apron
Sewing For Home:
- 15 Minutes reversible place mats
- Heart & ruffles mug rug
- Easy DIY curtains
- Christmas fabric bunting
- School supplies felt organizer
- DIY cord keeper
- Large hot pad tutorial
- Halloween treat jar
- Reusable fabric bowl covers
- Fabric twine trivets
- Microwavable heating pad
- Easter bunny door hanger
- Basic pillowcase
- 5 Minutes cloth napkin
- DIY floor puff
- DIY rope bowl tutorial
- Chicken fabric weights
- Pretty Flower pillowcase
- How to make a pillow out of a shirt
- Simple fabric letters
- Easy fabric baskets pattern for the Cricut Maker
- Simple ruffled farmhouse pillowcase
- DIY Christmas tree skirt
- Yo-yo Christmas trees
- Mini mitten ornaments
- Fabric Christmas tree ornaments
- Fabric cone hanging basket
- DIY lavender sachets
- French braid mat
- Quilted pumpkin mug rug
- Quilted sewing mat
- Mini lavender pouches
- Scrappy bunny banner
- Coiled rope rug
- Valentine heart garland
- Ruffled reversible throw blanket
- Christmas tree pillows
- DIY bed skirt
- DIY cutlery holder
- Christmas Elf stocking pattern
- DIY fabric basket
- DIY ironing board cover
Sewing for Women:
- Dress pattern making tutorial
- Easy knit dress with pockets
- Makeup brush holder
- Handy purse organizer
- No zipper knit half circle skirt
- Sweet vintage ruffled apron
- Gathered waist summer dress
- Easy infinity scarf
- 30 Minutes skirt
- Easy batwing top from scarf
- One seam maxi dress
- Slouchy tee tutorial
- Easy gathered skirt
- Upcycled flattering DIY skirt
- How to sew a v-neck the easy way
- Bubble skirt
- Wide leg trousers
- DIY tulle skirt
- Cross back dress
- Gathered top cami with flounce hem
- Easy shirred dress
- Ruffled wrap skirt
- Off the shoulder dress pattern
- Pleated blouse pattern
- Easy pillowcase dress
- Half apron pattern
Bags Tutorials and patterns:
- Rope bag tutorial
- Cute envelope clutch
- Reversible rope handled tote bag
- Halloween trick or treat tote bag
- How to add lining to a bag
- Towel beach bag
- Rounded top bag
- Color block tote bag
- Easter bunny treat bags
- Easy lined zipper pouch
- Reusable snack bags
- Fold over clutch
- Ice cream coin purse
- Vintage peg bag
- Dinosaur bag sewing tutorial
- Kitty Cat Tote Bag
- Quilted Accordion Pouch
- One handle shopping bag
- Quilted snap bag
- Evening purse from placemat
- Reusable vinyl grocery bag
Sewing Basics & Tutorials:
- Tips for sewing with canvas fabric
- Make corded bag handles
- How to laminate fabric
- Adding a magnetic snap
- How to sew a round hem
- Inverse applique tutorial
- Simple way to sew a zipper
- How to insert a zipper into a skirt
- Make corded bag handles with webbing
- Making your own fabric twine
- How to hem lightweight fabric
- Inserting a zipper into a lined skirt
- How to change presser foot tension
- How to install an invisible zipper
- Tips for sewing organza fabric
- French seam sewing tutorial
- Learn the right type of fabric to use for your project
- Sewing vocabulary
- Pattern making basics
- How to use a twin needle
- How to sew a ladder stitch
- Sewing spandex
- Tips for sewing leather
- How to sew a zipper tab
- How to do a Ladder Stitch or Invisible Stitch
- Sewing vinyl tips and tricks that are game changing
- Dress pattern making tutorial
- How to make bias tape without a bias maker
- How to use a bias tape maker
- Sewing buttonholes with buttonhole foot
- Continuous bias binding tutorial
- How to gather fabric the easy way
- How to square up fabric
- Tips for clipping & notching seams
- How to adjust bobbin tension
- Sewing needle types with size chart
- How to shirr fabric
- How to hide serger tails start & end
- DIY rolled hem with a serger
- Flat felled seam tutorial
- 12 ways for finishing seams
- How to make knife pleats
Sewing Tips & Tricks
- Top sewing mistakes to avoid
- Sewing hacks every beginner should know
- Batting scraps hack you will love
- How to pin tulle
- Bobbin storage ideas
- DIY hem gauge
- DIY seam guide
- Proper seam ripper use
- How to match stripes
- Spaghetti straps tutorial
- How to turn a fabric tube out without a tube turner
- Easiest way to pull corners out
- Elastic join tip to reduce bulkiness