50+ Simple, Fun & Free Beginner Sewing Projects

These simple headbands feature only 2-3 straight seams. They are simple to construct.

Padded, braided, and knotted headbands are very trendy right now! Learn how to make a braided, padded headband with our free sewing pattern & tutorial.

These cute bookmarks are a great way to use up some of your fabric scraps!

How to make hair ties with fabric, this tutorial is a great way to empty out your scrap fabric bin. It’s also a fun project to sew with teens.

These are made from rectangles of fabric and make great gifts for teachers.

Don’t be intimidated by the grommets and rope handles on this bag. They are very easy to install and give the project a professional finish. Bonus, the pattern features a lot of pockets!

Just because the project has a zipper does not mean it’s not great for beginners. Zippers don’t need to be intimidating.

This free tutorial teaches you how to make a zip bag in any size and has video instructions!

What a fun idea for kids or teens who are learning to sew. Turn a few candy bags into zip pouches.

Once you've mastered the simple zip pouch, try adding a few extra touches like cork or add a flat bottom to your bag.

This tote bag has a canvas bottom, making it sturdy to use.

The Derby Tote Bag Sewing Pattern; a great simple, and versatile tote bag pattern that features 3 different front pocket styles. Great project for a beginning sewist.

Oil cloth pencil pouch sewing pattern -clever idea for back to school or a teacher appreciation gift

Simple to sew lined, drawstring backpacks. This is a great project to tackle with kids or teens.

This iPad case does feature a zipper, making it a bit more of an advanced beginner project. However, it’s TOTALLY doable for a newbie.

This simple library bag pattern features one large pocket and is lined. The straps are sewn from ribbon, so you don’t need to figure out how to make a bag strap just yet!

 This drawstring bag is lined and reversible.

Make one simple change to our favorite zip bag pattern and you’ll get a totally different bag!

This pillowcase pattern is so simple. Just 3 straight lines. This is a good project for kids to tackle.

How to Sew a Reading Pillow, the easy way (you can leave the piping off if you’d like to simplify the project)

This project starts with a pre-made pillowcase. It walks you through the steps to add the star (or another shape) appliques.

Upcycle your old, worn-out outdoor pillows with fresh new covers.

 Do you know those HUGE pillows that you can buy at Target? You can sew a custom cover for them. This one even includes a pocket to hold a phone or tablet.

This project features Christmas fabrics but you use the pattern with any fabrics.

Turn fat quarters into colorful and reuseable napkins.

 DIY Patchwork Waterproof Picnic Blanket Pattern, an easy to sew tutorial for a picnic blanket that rolls up!

“Never Full” Fabric Basket Sewing Tutorial is a great sturdy basket sewing pattern.

Many people begin sewing because they want to make a baby gift. These burp cloths are made from flannel fabric and are soft and easy to make.

Learn how to sew a pillowcase dress with this Pillowcase Dress Tutorial. Includes full instructions and a chart to help you resize the dress for various ages. The quickest dress you’ll ever sew!

This scarf features snaps so that you can also use it as a travel blanket.

Not sure what to do with your old jeans? Cut them up and create applique letters for a sweatshirt!

A circle skirt is just that, made from a fabric circle. They are one of the easiest clothing projects for beginners to tackle.

Add a fun pop of color to a plain t-shirt by adding a pocket. The tutorial includes a printable pocket pattern piece.

I used a few scraps from my fabric bin to add a bit of detail to a simple v-neck t-shirt.

My girls always loved to wear twirly skirts when they were smaller. This tutorial makes a skirt that’s perfect for summer.

This free dress pattern starts with a purchased t-shirt. You then add the skirt and waistband. Easy!

This sweet apron makes a great gift for a little “baker” and there is a video to walk you through the construction steps.

How to sew a summer sundress using two t-shirts- a cute t-shirt DIY refashion project.

Turn a bunch of old sweatshirts into a cozy sweatshirt blanket. This project has a YouTube video to help you along the way too!

Upcycle your old or sentimental t-shirts into a receiving blanket for a new baby!

Learn how to make a sensory baby quilt using a bunch of fabric scraps. So cute and easily made from minky and flannel fabrics.

I know that you can tie polar fleece to make blankets. However, I find that is actually easier to sew the blanket together, then cut fringe than to tie the blanket.

Learn how to make a simple quilted table runner out of fat quarters,

Such a cute bag for kids and just the right size to carry all of their treasures.

This beautiful iPad case is made from wool, so you do not need to finish the seams.

A fun casual messenger bag made from just a yard of fabric.

Another great project made with wool fabric.

I love making skirts, especially in the Summertime. Dana walks you through how to make a series of skirts in her tutorials.

Another version of a skirt, this time a wrap skirt.

Upcycle an old pair of sweats into a cute kids' skirt.

This is such a fun and clever idea. Turn a simple apron into a Disney dress up just by changing the fabric.

These are oh so comfy. You'll want to make a bunch of them!