The New Year has me thinking a lot about beginnings. I have been planning out the things I’d like to learn and do this year. If learning to sew (or improving your existing sewing skills) is on your “to do” list for the New Year I thought I’d see if I can help you out a little bit.
I get asked a lot what would be a good project to tackle for someone who is a beginning seamstress. I’ve spent the last few weeks going through my archives and visiting the websites of some of my favorite sewing friends and have rounded up more than 50 Fun Beginner Sewing Projects for you.
If you want to learn how to sew, I have a few tips for you before you actually get started with one of these tutorials.
First:
Take a few minutes and read the directions start to finish before you start. Make sure you understand each step.
Second:
Take your time when cutting out and prepping your fabric. Precisely cut pattern pieces and well-pressed fabric will make a world of difference in the outcome of your finished project.
Third:
If you mess up, don’t worry. You’re a beginner and just remember, EVERYONE was a beginner at some point. You can only improve with more practice. Messing up is a sign that you are trying.
Fourth:
Have Fun. My firsts sewing projects were a disaster! I used to go through my Grandmas scrap bin and make clothes for my Barbie dolls! You should have seen those clothes (eeekk)! Even though they were far from perfect, I had a great time making them and it helped to instill a love of sewing in me at a young age. So just relax, this is supposed to be fun!
Now onto our list!
50+ Free Fun and Simple Beginner Sewing Projects:
2- How to Sew a Reading Pillow (you can leave the piping off if you’d like to simplify the project)
3-Easy Waterproof Picnic Blanket
9- Derby Tote Bag Sewing Pattern
14- How to Recover Outdoor Pillows
16- Upcycled T-Shirt Baby Blanket
18- Giant Pocket Pillow Sewing Tutorial
19- Scallop Neck T-Shirt Refashion
21- Patchwork Twirl Skirt Tutorial
24- Easy Peasy Fleece Blankets
25- Scrappy Skirt Sewing Tutorial
28- Skinny Simple Table Runner
30- Mini Messenger Bag – Crazy Little Projects
31- Pencil Case Tutorial – Crazy Little Projects
32- Keychain Chapstick Holder – Crazy Little Projects
33- Vintage Style iPad Case – Oh So Lovely
34- Mod Messenger Bag – Diary of a Quilter
35- 10 Minute Lap Top Sleeve Tutorial – Crazy Little Projects
36- How to sew a Circle Skirt – Dana Made it
37- Wool wrap skirt- Purl Soho
38- Easy Tote Bag Tutorial – Crazy Little Projects
39- Easy, and Easier Totes- Purl Soho
40- Double Gauze Baby Blankets – Purl Soho
41- DIY Girls Skirt (from sweat pants) – It’s Always Autumn
42– How to Make an Envelope Pillow Cover – Hey There Home
43- Business Card Wallet- Spoonful of Sugar
44- Half Circle Skirt Sewing Tutorial- It’s Always Autumn
45- Belle Dress Up Apron (she also has aprons for other Disney Princesses) – It’s Always Autumn
46- Retro Drawstring Bags – A Spoonful of Sugar
47- Patchwork Fabric Tray- A Spoonful of Sugar
48- 3 Seam Caftan Dress – Simple Simon & Co.
49- Simple Maxi Skirt – Simple Simon & Co.
50 – Summer Headbands – Polka Dot Chair
