32 Sewing Projects to Sell
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Get inspired to create with all these fun sewing projects to sell and earn money. These beginner projects are fast, useful, and crowd-pleasers!
If you are looking to make some money from your sewing hobby, I’ve put a big list together of sewing projects that are perfect to sell either at craft fairs or online.
I thought about projects that are quick to sew and use smaller amounts of fabric to make the time worth it. I also thought about projects that would look nice in a photo or sitting on a shelf that doesn’t need a lot of explanation about what it is or what it is used for.
Do you love to sew? Check out these other ideas:
- Gift ideas to sew
- Cricut Maker sewing projects for gifts
- Beginner sewing projects
- Small sewing projects
What fabric works best for sewing projects to sell?
When you want to make something to sell it should be easy to cut out, easy to sew, it should catch the eye, useful, and durable.
Fabrics that fall in this category are quilting cotton, flannel, polar fleece, sweatshirt fleece, and cotton spandex jersey.
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.
Sewing Projects to Sell
Small Circle Zipper Pouch Tutorial
Learn how to sew a small circle zipper pouch with a free sewing pattern. This easy sewing project can clip onto a bag or keys! I love having tiny pouches to keep me organized. Sometimes I bring small essentials with me, and I worry about them falling out of my pocket. This small zipper pouch
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. It always makes my house feel fresh and clean. While I’m organizing I always need baskets, bins, and boxes to keep everything in it’s place. That’s why I
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! I often have scraps leftover from clothing that I’ve made for myself. I keep it if it’s big enough to be useable, and because it’s fabric that I
Free Headband Sewing Patterns
Learn how to make a headband with one of these free headband PDF sewing patterns. This beginner sewing project comes in five styles and five sizes! Make one of these fun headbands in all the sizes: baby, toddler, child, teen, and adult. I love making headbands for gifts like for babies and girls. There are
Wrist Pincushion Tutorial + Free Pattern
Use this wrist pincushion tutorial to make your own pincushion using fabric scraps and a jar lid! This fabric scrap project uses up your pretty scraps, and would make an easy and quick gift! I love being able to use what I have to make new things in my sewing practice. I love using up
How to Sew a Key Fob
Learn how to sew a key fob with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is a great handmade gift that uses scrap fabric. Do you ever keep scraps of fabric that you just love and you can’t get rid of? They just keep getting smaller and smaller as you find other uses for
Free Popsicle Holder Sewing Pattern
Learn how to make a popsicle holder with a free sewing pattern. There’s a mermaid tail, shark, sword hilt, and a simple rectangle. It’s that time of the summer when my kids are eating popsicles almost everyday. They love having it after swimming or going to a playground. Even when it’s extremely hot outside, they
How to Sew a Mug Cozy
Learn how to sew a mug cozy for the perfect fall accessory. Use quilting cotton for an easy beginner sewing project that makes a great handmade gift! There are lots of things I love about the Fall and colder weather, but one of my joys is drinking a hot drink from a mug. I switch
How to Sew a Zipper Pouch
Learn how to sew a zipper pouch with a free sewing pattern. This easy sewing project is great for beginners and makes a great handmade gift! I love have little bags to organize my purse and tote bags. I also love having zipper pouches to grab when I’m on the go or even when I
Free Baby Bib Pattern
Learn how to sew a baby bib with or without a pocket with a free sewing pattern. Use quilting cotton or laminated cotton for two different bibs! I love having a bib to protect my babies cute clothes throughout the day. Babies clothes are just so cute, but they get stained so easily and quickly.
Free Gift Card Holder Sewing Pattern
Learn how to make a gift card holder with a free sewing pattern. These look like Christmas tags and can hold a gift card or tiny card and envelope! It’s hard to admit but sometimes the best gift is a gift card. Especially for those people in your life who have everything or don’t know
Free Chapstick Holder Keychain Pattern
With this free chapstick holder keychain pattern, make a cute keychain to hold your lip balm or chapstick to clip onto your purse or backpack. I live in a cold area and during the winter my lips always get chapped. It’s either the harsh wind and cold temperature outside or the dry heat inside. My
Free Scrunchie Sewing Pattern
Learn how to make a DIY scrunchie with a free printable scrunchie PDF sewing pattern. Use cotton or silk for an easy sewing project! I feel like the scrunchies of today are the limes of Little Women. My daughter loves wearing several on her arm whenever she goes to school. How many can she fit
Sew a Sunglasses Case with a Free Pattern
Learn how to sew a sunglasses case with a free sewing pattern! Keep your sunglasses case safe in your bag with a beginner sewing project! Whenever it’s really sunny, I have to wear sunglasses. I’ll start to get a headache if I don’t. My kids have broken so many of my sunglasses that I really
Ponytail Beanie Sewing Pattern
Learn how to make a ponytail beanie with this fun sewing pattern. This hat pattern comes in child, teen, and adult sizes for the whole family. I designed this ponytail beanie pattern for lots of different ages, and it’s really easy to sew. It’s only three seams and a hem! It comes in child sizes
DIY Reusable Water Balloons
Learn how to make DIY reusable water balloons using sponges and scraps of fleece fabric. It’s a quick summer sewing project that is fun to play with! It’s getting to the hottest part of the summer, and we’re running out of things to do. My kids love playing with water, but they wanted a different
How to Make a Bowl Cozy: Two Ways!
Learn how to make a bowl cozy with batting and fabric scraps. Bowl cozies are quick and easy to make and they are great handmade gifts. Bowl cozies are so fun to use. They keep your soup warm, they protect your hands from getting burned, and they catch soup drips from hitting the table. My
DIY Plastic Bag Holder to Sew
Learn how to make a DIY plastic bag holder to keep bags safely organized! This beginner sewing project only uses one fat quarter! When I first got married over a decade ago, I was given a simple net plastic bag holder. I’ve been using it ever since. It works great, but over time it was
Free Fabric Basket Pattern
Learn how to make a fabric basket with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is great for decorating and organizing the home. Sometimes I just fall in love with a fabric, and I want to enjoy it in my home. I fell in love with this pretty floral fabric and all the different
Free Baby Burp Cloth Pattern
Learn how to make a baby burp cloth with a free sewing pattern. New moms always need several so this easy sewing project makes a great gift! Babies are cute, but babies are messy. There’s just so much laundry to do with a little baby around. Whenever I had a baby, I always needed so
How to Sew a Mug Rug
Learn how to sew a mug rug with scraps of fabric. Use a free sewing pattern and a beautiful print for a unique handmade gift. Who else loves a warm drink in a mug during the cold winter months? One of my favorite treats is hot chocolate and a cheese sandwich. I have some Canadian
How to Sew DIY Hand Warmers
Learn how to sew DIY hand warmers with flannel fabric. It’s easy to make several, fill them up with rice, and give them as handmade gifts. It’s starting to get cold, and my kids are starting to complain about cold hands and feet. I needed small reusable hand warmers for my kids to use whenever
Free Fleece Hat Pattern
Learn how to make a winter fleece hat with a free sewing pattern. This pattern comes in child, teen, and adult sizes for the whole family. We’ve had a cold streak and needed warm fleece hats for the whole family. I really hate having cold ears, and I think my children have inherited that. I
DIY Infinity Scarf with a Pocket
Learn how to make a DIY infinity scarf with a pocket perfect for giving. Use an invisible zipper for this sewing project for a hidden pocket! Have you ever needed a pocket but you weren’t wearing anything with pockets and couldn’t carry a bag? Have you ever needed a pocket that was hidden and secret?
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! I’m always losing pens and pencils in my purse, and my kids fight over markers unless it’s clearly separated for each kid. I made an easy DIY pencil
Free Circle Drawstring Bag Pattern
Learn how to make a circle drawstring bag with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is great for organizing toys or makeup! I love to make drawstring bags and pouches to organize all the little things, but sometimes I find it hard to reach in and get things out. Sometimes I want it
Free Leather Baby Shoes Pattern
Learn how to make baby shoes with a free leather baby shoes PDF sewing pattern. This baby sewing project is great for a handmade gift. My favorite gift to make for baby showers or baby gifts are leather baby shoes. I can sew a pair in about 30 minutes so I can always find time
How to Make a Triangle Scarf
Learn how to make a triangle scarf with just a yard of fabric and some tassels or pompoms. This is a great beginner sewing project that makes the perfect gift! There’s something about plaid that brings to mind falling leaves, bonfires, and snuggling in blankets. It makes me think of hot chocolate and a snow
Free Baby Bandana Bib Pattern
Learn how to make a baby bandana bib with a free sewing pattern. These drool baby bibs are cute to wear and easy to make. One of my babies never spit up a lot, but she was always drooling or just spitting up a little. I was constantly changing her shirts to keep her dry.
DIY Dog Bowl Mat
Learn how to make a DIY dog bowl mat with a free sewing pattern. Keep the floor clean and dry with this beginner sewing project. Having a dog is the best, but dogs are messy eaters and drinkers. We have a dog that needs to be groomed regularly and if he has any sort of
Free Ball Sewing Pattern
Learn how to sew a ball or sphere with a free ball sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is great for little kids or pets to play with! My kids have always loved throwing things around like pillows, balls, and toys. Now we have a dog that loves chewing on all those things being thrown
How to Sew a Coaster
Learn how to sew a coaster with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is a great handmade gift that uses up your scrap fabric. The drink of choice for my husband and I is water. We just love it, and water is just better from a glass cup. To protect all of our
If you make something using this sewing project, I’d love to see! Please share it on social media with the hashtag #heatherhandmade and tag me!
I believe small sewing moments can create great joy. Find your own “right” way to sew. -Heather
You have some nice sewing projects. I noticed you had baby leather and I was wondering if you have ever considered making dog leather/vinyl shoes.
I’ve never thought of that! My dog hates wearing anything on his feet, so he wouldn’t cooperate with me!
You have a small purse pattern that I can’t find in your email. Do you have it available?
Are you talking about this one? https://www.heatherhandmade.com/free-cell-phone-bag-pattern/
So many fun ideas, thanks!
You’re welcome!
thanks for this list