Ten Sewing Projects for Beginners

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When you’re considering taking up sewing as a hobby, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. The pieces made by experienced sewers look as good as something you’d buy in a boutique, and the patterns in stores seem to be in a different language. But don’t be discouraged. There are plenty of easy projects that beginners can cut their teeth on.

Now on to your promised sewing crafts ideas. Here are ten to try.

1. Bags – You don’t have to be an expert to make yourself a new purse. Envelope purses are very easy to make. Just cut out a large rectangle, fold up leaving a flap, and sew the sides together. Add a strap and you’re done! Drawstring bags are also a cinch.

2. Potholders – The potholder is a classic beginner’s sewing project. If you can cut squares out of fabric and filling material and sew seams, you can make one in a snap.

3. Heating pad – Heating pads are great for soothing sore muscles, and they’re simple to sew. Just cut a rectangle of fabric, fold the right sides together and sew the sides together. Turn right side out, fill with rice, and sew the fourth side up. Pop in the microwave to heat.

4. Halter tops – If you’re looking for a nice, vintage fashion project, how about a halter top? It’s as easy folding a bandana into a triangle, folding the top down, stitching casings at the top and bottom and running shoelaces through both.

5. Pre-printed pillow tops – Those adorable handmade pillows can be easily made with pre-printed pillow tops. Just buy a kit and follow the directions for a unique throw pillow.

6. Blankets – If you want to try your hand at a larger project, blankets are great for beginners. You’ll need to do some measuring and pinning, but other than that, all that’s required is sewing seams.

7. Aprons – Aprons are wonderful gifts for the cook in your life, and they’re really simple to make. They’re basically just a large rectangle of fabric with diagonal cuts at the top. Keep in mind that you’ll also have to have enough fabric to make straps to tie it with.

8. Stuffed animals – You don’t have to be an expert to sew a stuffed animal. You can whip one up out of any kind of fabric. Snakes are easy to make out of strips of scrap material. Just fold the right side of the strip together lengthwise, sew the edges together, turn right side out and stuff with batting. Sew the ends closed and draw a face on for a quick and easy toy. Of course you can also always make stuffed toys with Fun And Easy Latch Hook Kits, that is even easier than sewing.

9. Shawls – A shawl is an elegant accessory for special occasions, yet it’s a cinch to make. All you need is a couple of yards of fabric and some thread, and there’s very little cutting involved.

10. Children’s clothes – When you’re ready to move on to more complex projects, try children’s clothing. It uses the same techniques as adult clothing, but on a much smaller scale. If you botch a project beyond repair, you can start over without having to purchase much material.