24 Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners (2024)

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Simple Six-Pocket Bag

This DIY six-pocket bag is an easy sewing project with space for everything you need for a day of running around. This handmade bag uses three fabrics, so you can easily create a tote that matches your style.

Oilcloth Table Runner

Upgrade your table settings with this handmade oilcloth table runner. This easy-to-clean table linen is an ideal easy sewing project for beginners. It's ready in just three steps.

Sew Curtain Panels

Take the guesswork out of making curtains with our step-by-step guide. We'll show you how to measure, cut, and sew professional-looking curtain panels that will instantly transform your space.

Farmers Market Tote Bag

Use our free sewing pattern to create this roomy market tote. Its oversized interior and exterior pockets are perfect for stashing fresh fruit, veggies, bread, and even a bottle of wine. We customized the tote with pretty paisley fabric and added an outside loop for holding a bouquet of flowers.

Fabric Utensil Holder

This roll-up fabric pouch is an easy sewing project for storing whatever loose utensils and accessories you have lying around; it's also an easy way to transport them! Corral your eco-friendly reusable straws or makeup brushes inside this clever carrier with divided pockets to fit narrow and wide items. Then roll it up and fasten the tie ends for compact storage.

DIY Canvas Tote Bag

This DIY tote bag is an easy sewing project that makes a big statement. We paired two neutral fabrics with a bold floral print to create a handy carryall that's perfect for your weekly farmers market finds, library books, or pool essentials.

Knot Bag

Use this simple carryall for your bag of sewing tricks. Pick two fabrics, one for the exterior and one for the lining, and whip up this trendy fabric knot bag in a flash. Use it to hold your knitting supplies or as a reusable grocery bag.

Reusable Snack Bag

Pack a lunch without wasting individual plastic bags! These eco-friendly reusable snack bags work whether you're packing a full meal or a quick bite. Thanks to a water-resistant inner liner, you can seal the bags with velcro (no spilled snacks here!) and wash them as needed. Pair this project with our no-sew beeswax food wraps to reduce plastic use in other kitchen areas.

Try Visible Mending

Just a little decorative mending is all it takes to give worn-out clothes, curtains, or duvet covers new life. Get our basics for visible mending and darning socks. You'll only need to learn a few simple stitches for this easy sewing project.

Pretty Pouf Ottoman

It's easier than you might think to sew your own functional decor pieces. You can make your own pouf ottoman in about two hours, and for much less than you'd find one at a furniture store. Plus, when you make it yourself, you can choose a fabric that perfectly matches your existing decor.

Hidden Tab Curtains

Dress up your windows with a set of DIY hidden tab curtains. Making drapes is as easy as picking your fabric and correctly measuring your space. We'll show you how to do this easy sewing project.

Reusable Sandwich Bag

This washable, reusable sandwich wrap eliminates the need for plastic bags or containers. You only need one piece of patterned fabric, a water-resistant liner, and a piece of velcro—and it's so easy to assemble! Make a few different sizes for your family, and never worry about plastic waste while deciding what to pack for lunch.

DIY Envelope Pillow

Upcycle a treasured shirt into a homemade piece of decor. Create your DIY envelope pillow in just four simple steps with this easy sewing project. It's easy to customize the size of your pillow to fit any insert.

Restuff Flat Couch Cushions

Use your sewing skills to give your existing furniture pieces a facelift. It's easy to restuff couch cushions that have gone flat using foam batting, down, or polyester fiber fill. Some chair and couch cushions have zippers to help you do this easily, but if yours don't have that option, you can easily open them up, stuff them, and sew them shut again.

Zero-Waste Sponges

Sew your own no-waste kitchen sponges in just a few minutes. The outside can be made with any cotton fabric, so you can choose a pattern that matches your decor style. (This is also a great way to use up leftover fabric scraps!) Fill them with a mildew-resistant poly batting and cover with a coarse mesh for extra scrubbing power.

Tea Towel Curtains

If you have a set of dish towels you love, but deem too pretty to actually use, turn them into decor instead. You can either use ring curtain clips for a quick and easy window treatment, or sew your own permanent curtains by modifying our curtain panel tutorial for a smaller size project.

DIY Dog Bed

Turn your old jeans into something useful! This DIY dog bed is made from denim scraps, so it's not only on-trend right now, but super durable too. Our design uses an envelope-style close at the back, so the cover can easily be removed and washed when needed.

Custom Roman Shades

Custom window treatments are notoriously expensive, but they don't have to be. You can sew your own DIY Roman shades to get a custom look for less. The hardest part about this project is choosing the fabric. After careful measuring, these window shades come together easily.

Fabric Bunting Garland

Decorate your home with a sewn fabric bunting. The pieces are small enough that you only need to use fat quarters, and bias tape makes it a cinch to stitch together! Use fun floral prints to make a sweet addition to a girls' bedroom, or use festive patterns to create a DIY party decoration.

Weighted Blanket

This DIY weighted blanket could be the key to a better night of sleep! Making your own is an affordable alternative to pricey store-bought options. Customize your blanket based on your body weight.

Upholstered Furniture

Give any fabric furniture piece a facelift by learning how to upholster. This is an easy way to repurpose pieces that are stained, worn, or otherwise outdated without splurging on a new piece.

Coffee-Cup Cozy

Sweeten your morning jolt with a coffee cup cozy in your choice of three delicious varieties. These aren't just for hot drinks—use them for your iced coffee drinks too!

Precious Pot Holders

Spice up someone's kitchen by gifting festive handmade pot holders and oven mitts. This makes a fun DIY Christmas gift or housewarming present.

Bright Bookend

Instead of standard bookends, sew sandbags from fun, colorful fabric to organize your books, files, and folders. Cut two 8x10-inch pieces of fabric, place right sides together, and sew three sides using ½-inch seam allowances. Turn right side out, then insert a sealable plastic bag filled with sand. Topstitch all around to finish.