Looking for sewing projects for kids? This is the place to be. With more than 50 easy first sewing machine projects, this page has it all!
You will find sewing crafts for kids that range in difficulty from super-easy to advanced beginner. There is something for every child who wants to sew!
What are some beginner sewing projects?
Those kids who are just starting out to sew will do well making something both simple and catered to their interests.
I remember starting to sew by making doll clothes. I loved my Barbies and wanted new outfits and accessories for them.
This page has many free doll sewing crafts including a doll scarf, a quilt for a doll, doll bed pillows, and even skirts for dolls.
The free doll patterns here include clothing and accessories for both Barbie Dolls and American Girl (18 inch) dolls.
Another great beginner sewing project is a pillow or pillow case. My daughter made her first sewing project, a pillow case, complete with French seams, when she was in second grade.
Yes, she had lots of help and supervision, but the result was a lovely pillow case that she had chosen the fabric for and wanted to use. And the best part was the pride she had in the finished project!
Other sewing crafts for kids that can be found below are pet pillows, stuffies, cell phone cases, baby bibs, aprons and simple fabric bookmarks.
Free sewing projects for adults can be found on our page of over 600 free sewing projects and patterns.
What are some sewing tips for beginners?
It is important that every sewist, especially those just starting out, thoroughly read through the entire instructions for their beginner sewing project. Kiddos often want to jump in and need to be reminded that reading every part before starting is important.
Teach your child to be as slow and steady in cutting out patterns and fabric pieces. If the pieces aren’t cut out correctly, the kiddo will be frustrated when trying to sew them together.
Kids and adults need to remember that every mistake is a learning opportunity. Seasoned sewists can attest that having to take out stitching and redoing sewing is frustrating. But each time a mistake is made, a lesson is learned.
Everyone makes mistakes sometimes, and sewing is no exception. Let the kids know mistakes are ok.
Finally, remember to have fun with the sewing project! Sewing can become a great hobby for kids and adults alike. Take a look at our topic page, Sewing for Kids, Tweens and Teens, to learn all about the art of sewing for the young sewist.
Keep in mind with the young ones that nobody wants to do something that isn’t fun. I don’t recommend quitting, but if a project is not fun for a beginning sewist, maybe it’s time to pivot and start a new sewing project.
Let’s get those kiddos sewing!! Scroll down to see the many sewing crafts for kids to make. It’s sew fun!
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Learn how to make a doll poncho for an American Girl Doll or any 18" doll.
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Learn how to make a super simple doll skirt for an American Girl Doll or 18" doll. No pattern necessary.
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This tutorial shows and explains a fun art and sewing kids craft project. They draw on muslin and then make a pillow.
Hello Wonderful
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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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This DIY bandana quilt is perfect for your young crafter.
Confessions of a Homeschooler
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A tutorial on how to sew a simple skirt for a Barbie doll. This project can be made with scrap fabric.
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This cute reversible apron is a quick and easy kids project. Learn more about this project and how to get free apron pattern.
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The cat will be purr-fectly happy with this pillow for lounging. Kids will have fun making for their own cat or donating to an animal shelter.
Free Kids Crafts
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This little cat is designed for kids learning to sew with felt pieces and the running stitch.
Sew A Softie
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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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Learn how to sew a pillow for a doll pillow with this video.
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How to make a quilt for a doll bed. This doll bed quilt can be made in any size.
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Learn how to make a no-sew blanket or afghan for an 18" doll using fleece or flannel fabric.
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This video will show you how to make a denim jeans skirt for an American Girl or an 18" doll from old jeans. No sewing necessary!
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A video on how to sew a no pattern doll dress for an 18” doll or an American Girl Doll.
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This video will show you how to sew a simple and easy doll scarf for an American Girl Doll or 18" doll.
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A free tutorial for a super-simple fat quarter drawstring bag made from one fat quarter and 25? of ribbon.
Diary of a Quilter
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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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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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Need a gift for mom or grandmom? Kids can make this lovely, fairly simple and practical scissor pouch with the instructions provided on Caron Collection.
Caron Collection
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Kids can learn to sew and make something useful at the same time with these fabric belt instructions.
The Sewing Loft Blog
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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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Older kiddos with a little sewing experience will have fun making covers for school notebooks and journals using this tutorial.
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Learn how to sew a fabric lanyard with this quick and easy video.
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These little keychains are perfect for using up leftover fabric.
Craftiness is not Optional
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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 is an easy and fun sewing craft project kids can make with the free tutorial provided at Love to Sew.
Love To Sew
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A tutorial on how to make a pencil case with felt. It can be hand or machine sewn.
Living Well Mom
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Kids can learn to hand sew by making a handy felt tissue holder to carry in their backpack or pocket or keep in the school locker.
True Aim Education
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After finishing this project, kids have a zipper pouch for storing whatever they want. Don't let the zipper intimidate you. Kids can do it with this simple method.
Hello Wonderful
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With free instructions at Love To Sew, kids learn how to make a fleece scarf with rosettes.
Love To Sew
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Ever wondered what to do with all those single gloves? Turn them into Glove Monster Softies!
Craftaholics Anonymous
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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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How to sew a headband.
Skip to My Lou
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This is an easy sewing project for kids that can be made with just basic craft supplies. Besides jacks, this pouch can hold other small items.
My Poppet Makes
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This easy tutorial is a very simple belt pattern that kids learning to sew can make for themself.
Crazy Little Projects
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In this sewing tutorial, kids will learn applique along with sewing and make a useful practical item for the home or as a gift.
Love To Sew
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Kids can create a fun lunch bag for back to school using this tutorial. It teaches machine embroidery and sewing.
Sewing.org
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It's not just for fridges! Kids can create some of these magnetic pocket holders for a back-to-school project that attaches to a locker to hold pencils, pens, notepads, tissues or anything else they need to keep handy.
The Idea Room
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This easy mini messenger bag pattern is perfect for little girls to make and then proudly carry.
Crazy Little Projects
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It is so easy to sew a nail file holder with scrap fabric using this quick and easy tutorial.
Easy Things To Sew
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You kid can sew a one-of-a-kind case to hold a notebook and pencils with this free tutorial.
Deenarutter
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This tutorial shows how to sew an easy (no zipper required) pencil case. This project is a great back-to-school projects which youngsters and beginner sewers can sew using scrap fabric.
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Learn how to construct a basic pillowcase, with a nicely finished hem.
Craft and Fabric Links
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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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DIY kids’ bookmark teaches the running stitch.
Sew A Softie
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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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How to sew a fleece scarf with fringe. Learn to sew with this simple sewing project.
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Add splashes of color to any outfit with this vibrant and eco-friendly scrap-pieced belt. By Ashley Johnston
We All Sew
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This is a great learn-to-sew project since there is no pattern and requires sewing only a few straight lines.
Rae Gun Ramblings
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How to make a drawstring pouch with a sock.
To make a sock drawstring pouch you can purchase inexpensive socks from the dollar store or recycle the unmatched socks laying around the house.
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Organize your supplies in your locker with this handy locker pocket. It can be customized by stitching different divisions for the pockets or making it longer.
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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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This super easy craft just requires a little hand stitching to make a tea cup pin cushion.
Easy Things To Sew
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Learn how to make a pincushion with scrap fabric, an orphan teacup and some basic craft supplies.
Creative Green Living
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Kids will have fun making this simple teddy bear to hug and snuggle with using the free pattern provided.
Shiny Happy World
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With bandanas make a simple pinwheel quilt using the photo and written tutorial in the blog.
Sylvia's Stitches
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A quick and easy water bottle tote pattern with elastic around the top to keep the bottle from falling out of the tote bag.
The Long Thread
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