25 Canvas Sewing Projects • Heather Handmade

Make strong and durable items for your home with these canvas sewing projects. They are great home sewing projects and handmade gifts!

Canvas is such a great fabric to work with. It comes in solid colors and lots of beautiful prints. It is stronger and more durable than quilting cotton, but it is not harder to sew. Canvas only gets tricky to sew when there are lots of layers and it gets really thick.

Canvas comes in both natural fibers, like cotton, and synthetic fibers, like polyester. It’s easy to find at most fabric stores, and it’s really fun to find a canvas that matches your home decor and style.

I love using canvas fabric for mainly home decor to get the right look and for added durability. When you add interfacing and fusible fleece, you can get a really strong and sturdy item. It will even stand up on it’s own!

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Do you love to sew? Try one of these fun sewing projects:

What is a PDF sewing pattern?

A PDF pattern is a sewing pattern designed on the computer and organized so that it can be printed on several letter or A4 size pieces of paper.

I love using PDF sewing patterns because if the pattern gets ruined or if my children or I changed sizes, I can always print it again. It’ll never be destroyed since I have a digital version!

How do you use a PDF sewing pattern?

Open the PDF on a computer and click print. When printing make sure that the scaling is set to 100% or no scaling so that the pattern prints at the correct size.

Once the pattern is printed it can be taped together to get the full size. Then the pattern can be cut for each pattern piece size or individual sizes can be traced so that the pattern can be used again and again. Learn how to use PDF sewing patterns.

Canvas Sewing Projects

Free Fabric Box Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a fabric box with a free sewing pattern. Get organized with this fun beginner sewing project! I love to clean out and organize.

Free Tote Bag Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a tote bag with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing pattern is a great way to carry all your essentials.

How to Make an Envelope Pillow Cover

Learn how to make an easy envelope pillow cover that makes the perfect throw pillow. Add a flange or not to this beginner sewing project.

Free Box Zipper Pouch Sewing Pattern

Learn to make a box zipper pouch with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is a great toiletry bag for travel or organizing!

DIY Floor Pouf with Free Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a DIY floor pouf with beautiful fabric and a free sewing pattern for the perfect footrest. This easy sewing project is great for the home and a gift.

How to Sew an Invisible Zipper in a Pillow

Learn how to sew an invisible zipper in a pillow to make an easy pillow cover. Use a sewing machine and a regular sewing machine foot.

Large DIY Fabric Basket

Learn how to make a large DIY fabric basket that is perfect for organizing! It holds all my throw blankets, toys, or even all the dirty towels.

DIY Bean Bag Chair

Learn how to make a DIY bean bag chair with free measurements! Make a comfortable chair that is great for reading to match your room!

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How to Make a Tote With Leather Handles

Learn how to make a tote bag with leather handles. This beginner sewing project looks great and is perfect for carrying your essentials!

DIY Bunny Tote Bag

Learn to make a DIY bunny tote bag that is perfect for spring and gathering nature treasures! This beginner sewing project is easy and fun!

DIY Trick or Treat Bag

Learn how to make a DIY trick or treat bag with Halloween cotton! It can be done on a sewing machine, and it's a great beginner sewing project!

Keep Your Car Clean with a DIY Car Trash Can

Make it easier to keep your car clean with a DIY car trash can. This beginner sewing project is simple with a free sewing pattern!

DIY Bunny Baskets

Learn how to make DIY bunny baskets that are perfect for spring decorating or gathering Easter eggs. Just add bunny details to a simple fabric basket!

Free Diaper Bag Pattern and Tutorial

Learn how to make a bag with lots of pockets for storage with this free diaper bag pattern and sewing tutorial. Use canvas for a durable bag! When I started looking for baby stuff, I didn’t like the choices of diaper bags. I didn’t really like anything the stores offered; and, knowing myself, I knew

DIY Mouse Pad

Decorate your office with this easy DIY mouse pad with your favorite fabric. It would make a great back to school project or a great gift idea!

How to Make a DIY Fabric Tray

Learn how to make a DIY fabric tray with fabric scraps for simple organizing. It’s a great beginner sewing project that makes an easy gift!

Free Bucket Hat Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a bucket hat with a free sewing pattern in baby, child, and adult sizes. This beginner sewing project is great for summer!

Fat Quarter Kid Apron Tutorial

Learn how to make a kid size apron with just a fat quarter of fabric. This kid apron tutorial is a beginner sewing project perfect as a gift!

Easy DIY Harvest Apron

Learn how to make an easy DIY harvest apron for the garden. It works as an apron, and it can turn into a bag for carrying all your produce.

Easy DIY Pencil Pouch

Learn how to sew an easy DIY pencil pouch with scraps of fabric, a zipper, and a free sewing pattern. This is a great beginner sewing project!

How to Sew a Table Runner

Learn how to sew a simple table runner with cotton fabric and trim. Make one for everyday or for holiday decorating, and give it as a handmade gift.

How to Make Placemats

Learn how to make placemats with a 1/2 yard of fabric. This is a great beginner sewing project and can use the prettiest fabric.

DIY Water Bottle Dog Toy + Free Pattern

Learn how to make a DIY water bottle dog toy with a free sewing pattern! The crinkly sound is fun for dogs, and the bottle is easily replaced!

Free Dog Bandana Pattern

Learn how to make a dog accessory with a free dog bandana sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is a great way to use up fabric scraps!

How to Sew a Dog Bed

Learn how to sew a dog bed with fabric and foam. Make the perfect DIY comfy cushion for your best furry friend.

If you make something using this pattern, I’d love to see! Please share it on social media with the hashtag #heatherhandmade and tag me!