Do you want to learn to sew? Keep reading for over 30 beginner sewing projects that will help adults or kids learn how to sew. Most of these easy sewing projects do not require patterns. Needlepointers.com loves to teach beginner sewers to sew with our free video and photo tutorials.
Types of EASY Sewing Projects
Sewing should be about creating something for yourself or to give as a gift. Keep reading for a collection of simple sewing projects. Do you need a baby gift? A baby bib or burp cloth is a simple sewing project perfect for beginners. As a beginner at sewing, start by making a simple tote bag, pillowcase, table runner, or one of the many other sewing machine projects on this page.
Do you think expert sewers never use a seam ripper? Yes! Even experienced sewers use a seam ripper regularly. So, don't be ashamed or embarrassed if you have to rip out stitches and try again. WE ALL HAVE TO!
Browse through our simple sewing projects, watch our video tutorial, read our written instructions, and learn to sew, one project at a time. If you have a question, go to the Youtube video page and post your question in the comments section. We try to reply to all the questions.
Learning to Sew
Everyone learns to sew by starting with simple beginner sewing projects. I learned to sew in 4-H starting at 8 years old. I remember joining 4-H and my Mom (who you also know from the videos), told me that I had to take a sewing project for two years. If I didn't like it after the two years, I could quit. The first year I made a tote bag. 2nd year was a skirt with a zipper. I was hooked!
I participated in the 4-H Fashion Revue every year until I graduated high school. In those years, I progressed through sewing making dresses, prom gowns, and even a wool suit. I have now taught my daughter to sew through 4-H and she has made dresses, skirts, and tops. She has participated in the 4-H Fashion Revue for several years. Learn more about 4-H by clicking the link and looking for 4-H clubs in your area. 4-H is not just animal projects!
Learning to sew can be a slow progression, but you can do it! Just start with the beginner sewing projects below and you will be well on your way to learning to sew. All of the tutorials are FREE.
So grab your essential sewing supplies, find a beginner sewing project from this list of over 30 free, fun beginner sewing projects, and get started sewing.
Beginner Sewing Projects
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Every new mother needs bibs for the baby. Learn how to sew a simple reversible baby bib. These bibs make wonderful gifts. The project is simple enough even kids can learn to sew by making this project.
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![Bookmark - Fabric Bookmark (Beginner Sewing Project)]()
A fabric bookmark is a wonderful beginner sewing project for kids or adults. Learn how to make an adorable fabric bookmark by watching our video and reading our free pattern instructions. This is a kids can sew project.
Make them for any holiday, keep or give as a gift or use as a stocking stuffer.
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![Burp Cloth - Contoured Burp Cloth]()
Learn how to sew a contoured baby burp cloth with our free pattern and tutorial. This is a cute, easy and quick beginner sewing project. Make for yourself or give away as a baby gift.
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Learn how to make a handle cover for a cast iron skillet. Keep your hands from getting burned when cooking with cast iron cookware by making quick and easy handle covers.
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Do you want to one-of-a-kind cell phone case for your cell phone? Do you need a cell phone case to protect your phone?
Watch this tutorial to learn a quick, inexpensive and fun way to protect your phone from getting scratched by making a sock cell phone cozy.
This is a good beginner sewing project.
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No more tangled wires around the house or while traveling. Grab some scrap fabric and sew up some fabric electric cord or charger cord wraps. Keep your cords organized and tidy. Watch this free beginner sewing project tutorial.
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![Curtain - Kitchen Curtain]()
Don't buy kitchen curtains! If you can sew a straight line you can sew curtains. With this tutorial learn how easy it is to sew kitchen curtains that have a rod pocket and a ruffle at the top.
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Stop throwing away old jeans! You can transform the old jeans into a useful denim bag (basket) with this tutorial.
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![Doll Fleece Hat]()
Learn how to sew a cute and easy fleece doll hat with fringe.
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![Drawstring Bag (Beginner Sewing Project)]()
Learn how to sew a super simple drawstring bag. Kids will love to choose fabrics and then create small drawstring pouches to put all their little treasures in. This DIY drawstring bag sews up in less than an hour and is a beginner sewing project for kids or adults.
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![Envelope Pillow (Beginner Sewing Project)]()
How to make an envelope pillow cover with a back-flapped closure. This is a super easy beginner sewing project for kids or adults.
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How to make a simple fabric basket or tray with kam snaps holding the corners. These are quick, easy and decorative to make! No pattern necessary.
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This video will show how to make fabric mason jar covers. These quick and easy fabric jar toppers make mason jars gifts very attractive and cute..
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![Fabric Pocket Tissue Holder]()
Learn how to sew fabric tissue holders for travel size tissues. It is a quick and easy sewing craft that even a beginner can make.
Keep some on hand for last-minute gifts for teachers, Mother’s Day, stocking stuffers, hostess gift, friends or birthdays.
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Learn how to sew a fabric hair scrunchies. By using different fabric you can make scrunchies for any occasion or fashion outfit.
Watch our video tutorial and read the our easy step-by-step picture tutorial to make scrunchies.
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![Hanging Kitchen Towel (Easy Sewing Project)]()
This video will show you how to make a towel topper using a kitchen towel and a potholder. This is an great gift project. It is perfect for beginner sewers as it's an easy sewing project.
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Learn how to sew a fabric lanyard with this quick and easy video.
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![Pencil Case with Zipper]()
Time to think about back to school! Time when kids are bored and don't know what to do!
Keep them busy for an afternoon by teaching them to make a back-to-school zippered pencil case.
This is a wonderful beginner sewing project for kids.
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![Pillowcase - Rolled Up Method (Beginner Sewing Project)]()
Grab some fun printed fabric and make a simple pillowcase with this tutorial. This pillowcase is so simple anyone can sew it, even kids. And the best part is the seams will not fray because you will learn how to make French seams.
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How to make a small, cute handbag using an old jeans or shorts pocket. This project only requires simple sewing skills so beginners and kids can sew this project.
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![Quick and Easy Table Runner (Easy Sewing Project)]()
Learn how to sew a super quick table runner with these detailed instructions. This would be a great beginner sewing project.
Make these table runners for Christmas, birthday or other holiday. These table runners would make great gifts too!
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![Reversible Placemat (Beginner Sewing Project)]()
How to make super simple quilted reversible placemats. To make these placemats use fabric from you scrap stash or two fat quarters.
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![Sachet Bag - Fabric Sachet Bag (Simple Sewing Project)]()
How to make a fabric sachet bag. Fill the sachet bag with lavender or potpourri. These make nice gifts for friends, teachers, hostess, etc.
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![Scarf - How to Sew a Fleece Infinity Scarf]()
A video tutorial on how to make fleece infinity scarf. This is a perfect project for beginners. It is fast, easy and so much fun.
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![Scarf - How to Sew A Fleece Scarf with Fringe]()
How to sew a fleece scarf with fringe. Learn to sew with this simple sewing project.
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![T-Shirt PIllow]()
A video on how to sew a t-shirt pillow.
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How to make a t-shirt tote bag by recycling an old tee shirt. This simple and quick tote bag can be made in less than a half hour and is so easy to make even someone learning to use can made it.
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![Tote Bag - How to Sew a Simple Tote Bag]()
Learn how sew a simple tote bag with our video tutorial and also our step-by-step instructions.
Everyone needs tote bags. My some for yourself or to give as gifts. No pattern necessary.
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![Towel Fabric Border]()
How to add a fabric band to the bottom of a towel.
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![Travel Shoe Bag Tutorial]()
How to sew a fabric shoe bag. Shoe bags are handy when traveling. Shoe bags help keep clothing and luggage from getting dirty. Learn how to sew a quick, easy and handy shoe bag.
This project is so easy even someone learning to sew can make it.
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![Trick or Treat Bag]()
How to sew a lined trick or treat bag. Free pattern.
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![Valance - Simple Valance]()
This video by Needlepointers.com will explain how to sew a simple valance with rod pocket and ruffled top.
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![Wine Bottle Gift Bag (Easy Sewing Project)]()
Learn how to sew a simple wine bottle gift bag.
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