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Beginner Sewing Projects

Learn how to sew and enjoy it with these fun and easy beginner sewing projects! These are great for kids or an adult learning to sew!

Are you wanting to learn to sew or perfect your sewing craft? Going back to the basics can be a great way to learn and remember why you love to sew!

I’ve put a big list of easy beginner sewing projects that are great for kids to or an adult just learning to sew. It’s never to late to learn, and there’s something fun and interesting for everyone on this list!

How to Make Curtains
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How to Make Curtains

ByHeather Handmade May 17, 2022May 16, 2022

Learn how to make curtains with this easy sewing tutorial. Curtains are a great beginner sewing project because it’s only straight lines! One of the best parts about sewing is being able to make exactly what you want. I have been changing decor around and painting walls, and so I was ready for new curtains…

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DIY Reusable Sweeper Pads
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DIY Reusable Sweeper Pads

ByHeather Handmade May 12, 2022May 11, 2022

Learn how to make DIY reusable sweeper pads for a sweeper or dust mop. Polyester fabric will pick up all the dust and debris on hard floors. The cleaning chore I hate is sweeping. It’s an important chore, but I just don’t get any satisfaction from it. Since I have kids and a dog, I…

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How to Make DIY Suspenders
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How to Make DIY Suspenders

ByHeather Handmade March 24, 2022March 24, 2022

Learn how to make DIY suspenders with elastic and clips. This quick and easy sewing project is great for kids and adults. I made suspenders for my son when he was a toddler, and I loved seeing him wear them. Making DIY suspenders is such an easy sewing project, and it’s great for toddlers, kids,…

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Free Apron Sewing Pattern
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Free Apron Sewing Pattern

ByHeather Handmade March 22, 2022April 7, 2022

Learn how to sew an apron with a free PDF sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project even has pockets, and its a great handmade gift! Do you love to cook or bake? Or do you know someone who does? I love having home cooked meals with my family every night, but I can get pretty…

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DIY Upcycled T-Shirt Backpack
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DIY Upcycled T-Shirt Backpack

ByHeather Handmade March 16, 2022March 16, 2022

Learn how to upcycle a t-shirt into a backpack. This is a great beginner sewing project to make a simple backpack! Little kids love backpacks. They love carrying around their special items and feeling so grown up. My son loves feeling like daddy with a backpack or like he’s going off to school like a…

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Free Box Zipper Pouch Sewing Pattern
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Free Box Zipper Pouch Sewing Pattern

ByHeather Handmade March 15, 2022April 7, 2022

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! I have falled in love with sewing zipper pouches. I love creating the free sewing patterns and I love sewing them. I used to hate sewing zippers, but making myself…

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13 Spring Cleaning Sewing Projects
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13 Spring Cleaning Sewing Projects

ByHeather Handmade March 11, 2022May 19, 2022

Make spring cleaning a little more exciting with all these useful sewing projects. Use pretty fabric for a bit of sunshine while you clean! I get so excited to clean my whole house in the spring so that everything feels fresh and new. My favorite cleaning tools to use are washable so that I can…

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How to Make a Duster Cloth
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How to Make a Duster Cloth

ByHeather Handmade March 4, 2022March 17, 2022

Learn how to make a duster to keep your space dust free. This DIY dusting cloth is an easy beginner sewing project. When I was young, my favorite chore was dusting because it was so quick and easy. To encourage myself and my kids to do our dusting chores, I’ve sewn some dusters with some…

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12 Sewing Projects for Organization
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12 Sewing Projects for Organization

ByHeather Handmade March 3, 2022April 2, 2022

Get your home and life organized with all of these beginner sewing projects. These boxes, baskets, buckets, and pouches keep everything in place. It makes me really, really happy to have everything in my home organized, and in it’s place. Every once in awhile I get in an organizing kick and having these sewing projects…

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Free Fabric Box Sewing Pattern
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Free Fabric Box Sewing Pattern

ByHeather Handmade March 1, 2022February 28, 2022

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…

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25 Sewing Projects for Teens
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25 Sewing Projects for Teens

ByHeather Handmade February 25, 2022April 2, 2022

Get teenagers excited to sew with these sewing projects for teens! These beginners sewing projects make sewing fun and easy! Do you have a teen wanting to learn to sew? Learning the basics with these fun and easy sewing projects can be a great way to learn and improve their sewing! I’ve put a big…

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How to Sew a Washcloth
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How to Sew a Washcloth

ByHeather Handmade February 24, 2022March 17, 2022

Learn how to sew a washcloth by cutting up a hand towel. This beginner sewing project is great for saving money and the environment. What do you do with a hand towel that has stains or holes? I usually turn them into rags, but I had a hand towel that still looked nice except for…

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How to Make a Silk Scrunchie
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How to Make a Silk Scrunchie

ByHeather Handmade February 21, 2022February 21, 2022

Learn how to make a DIY silk scrunchie with a free printable scrunchie PDF sewing pattern. This is a great beginner sewing project! I love using silk hair accessories for my curly hair. It’s soft and smooth, and I don’t feel like it fights my texture. It’s good to my hair, and since silk is…

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27 Travel Sewing Projects
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27 Travel Sewing Projects

ByHeather Handmade February 18, 2022May 11, 2022

Get excited to vacation with these travel sewing projects. These are great beginner projects to organize in the car or airplane. I love going on trips in the summertime and when my kids home from school. We have so much fun playing, hiking, swimming, and biking wherever we go. I’ve put a big list together…

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10 Free Baby Shoe Sewing Patterns
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10 Free Baby Shoe Sewing Patterns

ByHeather Handmade February 17, 2022May 19, 2022

Make a great baby sewing project with one of these free baby shoe sewing patterns. These make great handmade baby shower gifts! Baby shoes are one of my very favorite things to sew. They are fast, easy, and only use a little bit of fabric. It’s my favorite handmade gift to give at a baby…

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