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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!

DIY Flannel Blanket
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DIY Flannel Blanket

ByHeather Handmade January 5, 2021January 22, 2022

Learn how to make a DIY flannel blanket that is a perfect throw blanket. This beginner sewing projects is a quick sew and makes a great gift! Flannel is such a great fabric to work with since it’s easy to find, it’s an easy beginner fabric, and it’s really warm in the winter! You can…

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How to Sew Curves: Clipping vs Notching
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How to Sew Curves: Clipping vs Notching

ByHeather Handmade December 28, 2020January 15, 2022

Learn how to sew curves to make them look good and why clipping and notching are important on the inside of the fabric and garment. When I started sewing I didn’t know how to make curves look nice. I didn’t realize the difference between clipping and notching. Now that I’ve sewn lots of insides curves…

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47 Stocking Stuffer Ideas to Sew
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47 Stocking Stuffer Ideas to Sew

ByHeather Handmade December 22, 2020November 18, 2021

Make an easy beginner sewing projects that make perfect stocking stuffer ideas! These small handmade gifts are a great way to show love! Do you need ideas for small things to sew and put in your families stockings? Try some of these stocking stuff ideas to sew! There are lots of ideas for women, and…

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29 Sewing Gifts with Knit Fabric
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29 Sewing Gifts with Knit Fabric

ByHeather Handmade December 18, 2020July 21, 2022

Make one of these sewing gifts with knit fabric for something comfy and cozy! All of these gifts are quick and easy sewing projects! I will always love working with knit fabric since I started with it and didn’t know what I was doing. It just felt easier than working with woven fabric. I really…

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How to Sew a Twisted Headband: Two Ways
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How to Sew a Twisted Headband: Two Ways

ByHeather Handmade December 8, 2020January 13, 2022

Learn how to sew a twisted headband two different ways. Use knit fabric for a quick and easy sewing project that makes a great gift! It’s great having a headband to keep your hair out of your face and the cuter the better. I’ve made a simle knit headband with a little knot that I…

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How to Make Sweater Mittens
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How to Make Sweater Mittens

ByHeather Handmade December 3, 2020January 8, 2022

Learn how to upcycle and make sweater mittens from an old sweater. This is a great way to refashion a sweater and make a warm, useful gift! When it gets cold, we are always scrambling for gloves and mittens. We have a lot and I have made several, but we seem to misplace them easily….

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How to Make a Lined Drawstring Bag
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How to Make a Lined Drawstring Bag

ByHeather Handmade December 1, 2020September 11, 2021

Learn how to make a lined drawstring bag that makes the perfect reusable drawstring gift bag! It’s a great way to decorate for the holidays! I like to make the holidays easier for myself by making things that are reusable and last a long time. One thing that takes a long time every year is…

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Make a Pillowcase with the Burrito Method
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Make a Pillowcase with the Burrito Method

ByHeather Handmade November 24, 2020February 12, 2022

Learn how to make a pillowcase with the burrito method. This is a great beginner sewing project, and it makes a great gift for kids! Involving my kids in the sewing process can be really enjoyable. I haven’t taught them how to sew on their own yet, but I love letting them pick fabrics when…

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Free Hanging Kitchen Towel Sewing Pattern
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Free Hanging Kitchen Towel Sewing Pattern

ByHeather Handmade November 23, 2020August 3, 2022

Make a beginner sewing project with this free hanging kitchen towel sewing pattern. Use a towel or quilting cotton for an easy gift to sew! When I was a kid I remember my mom having hanging kitchen towels, and I thought they were just for decoration. Now that I am a mom, hanging towels are…

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How to Make Hanging Kitchen Towels
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How to Make Hanging Kitchen Towels

ByHeather Handmade November 19, 2020August 3, 2022

Learn how to make hanging kitchen towels. This beginner sewing project is perfect if you have kids or pets, and it makes a great gift! I love my kids, but they just won’t hang the hand towels or kitchen towels back up. They pull it off and leave it on the floor. It’s often used…

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DIY Christmas Sweater Pillow
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DIY Christmas Sweater Pillow

ByHeather Handmade November 16, 2020December 2, 2020

Turn an ugly Christmas sweater into a DIY Christmas sweater pillow for fun holiday decor! This upcycle is a great beginner sewing project! A couple of years ago I found a fantastic ugly sweater skirt that I bought thinking I would wear it to holiday parties. Well, it sat in my closet and it never…

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DIY Fleece Blanket with Tassels
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DIY Fleece Blanket with Tassels

ByHeather Handmade November 14, 2020January 13, 2022

Learn how to make a DIY fleece blanket with a simple trim edge. This is a beginner sewing project that is perfect for gifts. When it’s chilly outside one of my favorite things is to curl up and snuggle with a blanket. My kids and I walk around wrapped in a blanket a lot. One…

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Free Gift Card Holder Sewing Pattern
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Free Gift Card Holder Sewing Pattern

ByHeather Handmade November 10, 2020January 27, 2022

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…

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How to Make an Infinity Sweater Scarf
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How to Make an Infinity Sweater Scarf

ByHeather Handmade November 6, 2020November 18, 2021

Learn how to make an infinity sweater scarf by upcycling a sweater! Use a soft sweater to make it cozy for this beginner sewing project! I always need a warm scarf on cold winter days. I love wearing them inside to snuggle or outside with my warm coat. I love infinity scarves because they are…

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DIY Sweater Headband
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DIY Sweater Headband

ByHeather Handmade November 5, 2020January 13, 2022

Learn how to make a DIY sweater headband perfect for gifts and beginner sewing! Upcycle an unwanted sweater into a cute sweater headband! When I upcycle something I try to get as many projects out of an item as possible. I used this color fair isle sweater for a sweater ornament, and I used one…

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