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56 Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners

Oct 19, 2016 · 2 Comments

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If you're new to sewing or just need a quick project to pass the time, try these 56 cute, fun, and EASY sewing projects that are perfect for beginners. 

56 Quick and Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners - If you're new to sewing or just need a quick project to pass the time, try these 56 cute, fun, and EASY sewing projects that are perfect for beginners. Get started with these easy sewing tutorials and be done in no time. These are super cute!

Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners

I like doing DIY projects, especially sewing, but I'm also a little spazzy and easily distracted. So it's usually best I stick to short, easy sewing projects, lest I see a squirrel and start a whole new project before finishing the first one.

On a Pinterest browsing mission, I wanted to find some cute, fun, and especially easy sewing projects that simple enough for beginners or crafters who are easily distracted, like me! Here are 56 of my favorites. Some of these would make some simple sewing gift ideas for the upcoming holidays too! I can't wait to get started (and finish!)!

 

56 Easy Sewing for Beginners

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1.Easy DIY Bandana Table Cloth from The Gracious Wife

2. Toddler Bucket Hat from Coffee With Us 3

3. Colorful DIY Felt Coasters from Apple Green Cottage

4. Faux Cacti from Socks from DIY Candy

 

 

 

 

5. Washable Reusable Bowl Covers from The Gracious Wife

6. DIY Fleece Earflap Hat from Coffee With Us 3

7. Bunting Banner Tutorial from Apple Green Cottage

8. Ribbon Edge Burp Cloth from DIY Candy

 

 

 

 

9. Felt Sliced Bread from Apple Green Cottage

10. Easy Fabric Card Holders from Garden Matter

11. Cord Keepers from Frugal Family Home

12. DIY Mesh Laundry Bag from Kicking it with Kelly

 

 

 

 

13. Zipper Pouch from Apple Green Cottage

14. Spice Filled Mug Mats from Garden Matter

15. T-Shirt Pillow from Frugal Family Home

16. DIY Cat Bed from Kicking it with Kelly

 

 

 

 

17. Custom Pillowcase from Frugal Family Home

18. Fabric Pumpkins from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

19. DIY Rice Heat Packs from Organized 31

20. Quilted Tablet Cover with Zippered Pocket from So Sew Easy

 

 

 

 

21. Pillow Sham from Organized 31

22. Skillet Handle Cover from So Sew Easy

23. DIY Stay In Place Turban Towel from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

24. Felt Superhero Masks from Sometimes Homemade

 

 

 

 

25. DIY Hooded Towel for Dogs from Organized 31

26. Tooth Fairy Pocket from Sometimes Homemade

27. Scarf Tutorial for Boys from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

28. DIY Chapstick Key Chain Holder from Today's Creative Life

 

 

 

 

29. DIY Tortilla Warmer from Today's Creative Life

30. Hanging Dishtowels from All Free Sewing

31. Summer Inspired Flour Sack Towel from Uncommon Designs

32. Sleeping Bag for a Stuffed Animal from It's Always Autumn

 

 

 

 

33. Lace Trimmed Tshirt Refashion from Uncommon Designs

34. Homemade Cloth Napkins from Chocolate and Zucchini

35. Nursing Bra Conversion from Beauty Through Imperfection

36. How to Make Curtains from The Country Chic Cottage

 

 

 

 

37. One Hour Picnic Quilt from Uncommon Designs

38. DIY Tea Cozy from Frugal Mom eh!

39. Easy Fabric Coasters from Feeding Big

40. DIY Cornered Table Cloth from Happy Strong Home

 

 

 

 

41. Towel Apron from Uncommon Designs

42. Pajama Pants from Living Well Spending Less

43. DIY Felt Birthday Banner from Kenarry

44. Bow Tie Tutorial from Lemon Squeezy Home

 

 

 

 

45. Simple Ruffled Linen Towel from Uncommon Designs

46. DIY Insulated Beverage Holders from Positively Splendid

47. DIY Travel Toothbrush Holder from Must Have Mom

48. Christmas Drop Cloth Pillows from Ribbons and Glue

 

 

 

 

49. Ipad Sleeve Case from Crazy Little Projects

50. Sleepover Pillowcase from Lemon Squeezy Home

51. Boot Socks from Infarrantly Creative

52. Stretchy Baby Hats with Top Knots from Make it & Love it

 

 

 

 

53. Easy Fleece Blanket from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

54. DIY Pokemon Storage Bag from Six Dollar Family

55. Secret Pocket Pillow from See Kate Sew

56. Mermaid Tail from Crazy Little Projects

 

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56 Quick and Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners - If you're new to sewing or just need a quick project to pass the time, try these 56 cute, fun, and EASY sewing projects that are perfect for beginners. Get started with these easy sewing tutorials and be done in no time. These are super cute!

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  1. Amy Anderson says

    October 19, 2016 at 12:12 pm

    Thank you so much for including DIY Candy! Sharing!

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    May 25, 2022 at 5:42 am

    Its like you read my mind! You appear to know a lot about this, like you wrote the book in it or something. I think that you can do with some pics to drive the message home a bit, but instead of that, this is wonderful blog. A great read. I’ll definitely be back
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