sewing projects for beginners

5+ Sewing Projects for One Yard of Fabric

April 12, 2018 by Jackie Leave a Comment

Whether you’re a beginning, intermediate, or advanced sewer, you most likely have fabric leftovers taking up room in your sewing bag. Today’s post has great ideas to help you use those fabric scraps. Here are 5+ sewing projects that are perfect for just one yard of fabric! Better yet, they are all perfect for gift-giving {or to keep for yourself!}.

1. An earbud wrap is a clever item that the teens in your life will especially adore. It will keep their earphones neat and tidy in their backpack, or wherever they stash them while they’re at school.

2. Have you got a yard of fabric that would make a cute headband? Try this easy sewing project for beginners!

3. Be prepared for your next baby shower with some handmade baby burp cloths. These are awesome because they have a decorative side and a more absorbent side. You’ll need a fat quarter to make 3 burp cloths, plus some terry toweling for the absorbent side.

4. Why spend a lot of money on a fashionable men’s bow tie when you can make one yourself with just one yard of fabric? It’s not hard to do–a beginner can do this project!

5. This easy sew cosmetics bag makes a great handmade gift idea. With less than a yard of cute fabric and a zipper, you’re ready to sew it up!

6. One of my daughters loves to wear a sleep mask at night. With this free pattern, I could make her a different one for every night of the week!

Here is where you’ll find free patterns and tutorials for the easy sewing projects featured in this post:

Craftsy earbud wrapper

So Sew Easy headband

Craftsy Perfect Baby Burp cloth

Sew Like My Mom Men’s Bow Tie tutorial

Craftsy Easy Cosmetics Bag

So Sew Easy oversized sleep mask pattern & tutorial

12 Simple Sewing Projects for Beginners

May 25, 2017 by Jackie 4 Comments

Have you always wanted to learn to sew, but aren’t sure where to start? Well, I’m here to help! Today I have a list of 12 simple sewing projects for beginners, and they’re so fun and so easy that {seriously!} anyone could do it. Take a look and see which one you’d like to do first.

1. If you’re like me, you like to have two things on hand when you leave the house: your keys and a chapstick. This project is for you! Make a cute keychain chapstick holder that will help you easily carry both.

2. Summer is the perfect time for this project. Make a beach towel tote that’s as cute as it is easy to sew.

3. Yes, you can make a baby blanket {or two!}. Namely, these jumbo reversible receiving blankets. See Happy Hooligans for a step-by-step tutorial.

4. Celebrate a next birthday in style. Create this easy birthday banner!

5. Make the weather feel a little warmer by sewing this DIY ear warmer headband.

6. Pajama pants are one of the easiest projects a beginning sewer can make. See how at Living Well, Spending Less.

7. If you can sew a baby blanket {and believe me, you can} then you can also sew some matching burp cloths. You’ll be set for your next baby shower gift!

8. Get some cute fabric and stitch up this adorable mini messenger bag. What will you carry in it?

9. Take your Kindle on vacation in style with a simple Kindle case you can sew in minutes.

10. This bib is just a flat-out necessity for any toddler you know. And it’s quick and super easy to make!

11. Why buy a key fob when you could make one like this? Any of these would make a great gift, too.

12. Tote bags are so easy to make, you could make a new one every week if you wanted.