10 Cute And Fun Sewing Projects For Beginners
Ever since I crossed over into my 20’s a couple years ago, I’ve found myself craving the rush of dopamine from trying as many new things as possible. I truly believe hobbies are undervalued, especially as we enter adulthood.
Our lives become so mixed up in trying to survive and transition from one milestone to another that we end up making very little time for activities that provide only one type of reward – enjoyment.
As time goes on, I’m more and more drawn to making new things. Well, I own a DIY and craft blog so that’s pretty obvious but there’s something incredibly satisfying about sewing.
It’s a form of art.
Converting a piece of material into an outfit or product definitely counts as art and it’s an art form I’ve grown up watching my mother excel at.
So, on the ridiculous hope of sewing being in my ‘genes’, I decided to throw a few stitches together and put my needlework to the test.
If you’re a beginner, check out these sewing projects I’ve put together for you.
They’re simple to make, look cute and will definitely help you get a better understanding of sewing.
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10 Beginner Sewing Projects
1. DIY Oilcloth Pencil Case/Pouch
via polkadotchair
This cute oilcloth pencil case is a such a nice and thoughtful little gift you can sew for your little one on their first day back at school.
It’s a fairly simple tutorial that will teach you the essentials of stitching and inserting a zip correctly.
2. DIY 10 Minute Laptop Sleeve
For all you people on the go, a great and useful item that I tend to use myself is a laptop sleeve to prevent the accumulation of dust or exposure to damaging liquids.
It also protects your laptop from scratches and scuff marks making it a great item to make for newbie sewers.
3. Grocery Bag Holder Sewing Projects
via phatquartersblog
Don’t waste your money and storage space with plastic bags when you can literally sew a strong and long-lasting grocery bag in probably less than an hour.
4. DIY Fabric Door Stopper Sewing Project
via swoodsonsays
It’s kind of cool that most of the items on this list are not only great sewing tutorials for new learners but they can actually prove to be of some use to you, apart from looking extra cute.
This door stopper is a great tutorial for anyone starting out.
5. DIY Sweater Pillow Sewing Tutorial
via reusegrowenjoy
If you’re interested in sewing something more traditional like a pillowcase without buying material but actually repurposing an old sweater, this is the perfect step-by-step tutorial for the job.
6. Double-Sided Infinity Scarf
via merricksart
It’s almost winter in the US which means more and more people are looking to bust out some trendy scarves. Why don’t you try sewing your own unique, creative and attractive infinity scarf today?
7. Cute Circle Skirts
via madeeveryday
No collection of sewing tutorials will be complete without a garment that can be worn and for this list, I wanted to include something cute like a circle skirt.
I feel like they’re always in fashion and every woman should have at least one in her closet. This tutorial will give you a better understanding of measurements, cutting to size and stitching.
8. Bow Tie Tutorial
via lemonsqueezyhome
If you’re a parent, there’s gonna come a day when you will most certainly find yourself needing a bow tie for your little rugrats and you could get one from a store but where’s the fun in that.
Show your little ones just how special they are by sewing them bowties that are made with lots of love.
9. Cute Business Card Holder
At first, I was a bit unsure of whether people still use business cards until I attended a small event this weekend and notice many people, especially freelancers, prefer exchanging actual cards.
It was a pleasant surprise.
The last thing I want is for a ton of small business cards scattered inside my handbag which is why I found this great business card holder tutorial to be a cool addition for this list because you’ll learn how to tack on a button and design a great fold.
10. DIY Draw String Bag Tutorial
via mellysews
You’re always going to need extra bags, especially if you have a family or want to start a small time side business, and this tutorial is exactly what you’re looking for.
You can make them in practically any size and with a huge variety of material designs.
This tutorial will teach you how to properly use and insert drawstrings in a garment or item.
