Sewing is great.
Here are 7 easy sewing projects for the beginner.
when you are learning how to sew as a beginner however, it can be difficult.
Getting your sewing machine, sewing machine tools,and your fabrics is the first step.The next step is to try easy sewing projects. Especially projects for the beginners.
There are a lot of easy sewing projects online.
I have however assembled a list of 7 easy sewing projects for beginners to help those who want to start building their skills. These projects range from quilting to making a pillowcase, and even some basic clothing items.
1. Quilted Potholder
2. Reversible Tote Bag
3. Pillowcase
4. Apron
5. Daily use DIY bags
6. DIY Clutch Purse
7. Travel Suitcase Cover
Quilted Potholder .
GREVY Quilted Cotton Pot Holders with Pocket Heat Resistant
Warome Oven Mitts and Pot Holders Sets, 572°F Heat Resistant Oven Gloves with Soft Cotton Kitchen Towels,
Funny Oven Mitts Heat Resistant with Quilted Liner, Pot Holders with Pockets,
Quilted Potholders are a sewing craft that is made from a square piece of fabric, typically cotton. Sew cotton squares together to form a potholder-like shape. Quilted Potholders are made from any size or shape of fabric and any thickness of batting.
Cotton is the most common material for making quilted potholders. This is because it is inexpensive and easy to sew into shapes on the sewing machine. Quilting on these types of materials creates more layers on the surface of the potholder which makes it more durable and heat resistant than other types of fabrics like wool, silk or linen. Erica Arndt illustrates in the video below on how to use fabric piesces to make quilted pot holder
2. Reversible Tote Bag
Kate Spade x Disney Minnie Mouse Large Reversible Leather Tote Purse
ilishop Stylish Tote Bag Reversible Shoulder Handbag with Coin Purse for Women
There are many benefits of using a reversible tote bag.
I use them for different occasions. For example, when you are going to the mall or when you are going to the beach.
A reversible tote bag is made in two pieces of fabric, one for the outside and one for the inside.
However, in order to make it reversible, both pieces of fabric should have an identical pattern on it.
These things could be done by simply sewing them together at the center line. Or by cutting out both pieces separately but with an identical pattern on each piece.
Making a reversible tote is simple with this step by step video guide by madeeveryday,com
3. Pillowcase
YOU SA 100% Cotton Pillowcases Set
EASY SEWING PROJECT
Decorative Standard Size Printed Pillowcase
A pillowcase is a relatively simple sewing project. If you’ve never sewn before but you want to make a pillowcase, this is for you!
You will need:
Fabric (I used light weight cotton with a pretty print)
Thread
Pins
Scissors
Sewing Machine (optional)
The steps on how to sew a pillow case are not difficult at all. Once you know the basics, you’ll be able to do it in no time!
First, lay out your fabric and fold it in half lengthwise.
Next, lay the two cut edges together with the right side of one piece facing out and the wrong side of the other piece facing in.
Pin then sew around 4″ from the top edge (leave an opening for turning).
You can make a hem at this point if you want to.
Turn your fabric inside-out through the hole left in step 3 and press flat with an iron or use your hands to smooth out any wrinkles. Fold over 1/2″ inch near top edge (you may need pins) and press.
Find below a short video by craftsy on how to make a simple pillowcase
APRON:EASY SEWING PROJECT FOR THE BEGINNER
Whitewrap Adjustable Bib Apron
EASY SEWING PROJECT
NLUS 2 Pack Kitchen Cooking Aprons, Adjustable Bib
The first thing you will need is a sewing machine. If you don’t have one,check out my post on sewing machine guides to buying a sewing machine.Making an apron is one of the easiest sewing project for the beginner.You can learn how to make aprons at home, for your kitchen.You can even make aprons from old cloths.Aprons are one of those simple sewing projects you can make without patterns.
The vidoe illustration below from Ifystyle,shows how to make aprons without a pattern.
DAILY USE DIY BAGS
YARWO Sewing Accessories Organizer, Craft Storage Tote Bag
EASY SEWING PROJECT
QZLKNIT Large Craft Organizer Tote Bag with Multiple Pockets,
There are a lot of easy “Bag Making at Home” videos online.
Daily use DIY bags include :make up bags,toiletory bags,sewing accessory bags,overnight bags,tote bags
The great thing about this easy sewing project for the beginner is that you can use Scrap Fabric or soft leather to make them. in the video illustration I show you how to make a simple round bottom bag.
From this video,you can have an idea on how to make easy and daily use bags, Fabric bag, hand bag, shopping bag at home using old clothes, old jeans or with small pieces of waste clothes.
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DIY CLUTCH PURSES
African American Expressions – Canvas Totebag
FKELYI Women’s 2 Packs Handbags Set
FKELYI Women’s 2 Packs Handbags Set
Clutch purses are so easy to make.and it really does not take much time to get it ready.
Making clutch purses is one of the best and easy projects to make as a beginner.This is because it is a project you can turn to a thriving business.Once you learn how to make them,you can sell them online.
Either on your own shop,or shops that sell handmade products-Below is a video on how to create three different styles of purse using one pattern.
Travel Suitcase Cover
This is a very simple project for the beginner that you can get done in less than 2 hours.
The first thing is to choose the right fabric to use for your project.My best choice is cotton material that is not too light.But easy to handle.Take the needed measurements of your suitcase,cut the material,and then sew.
It is really as easy as that!
But not to worry.I still have a video below to show you how to sew a travel suitcase cover.
CONCLUSION
Those are my 7 easy sewing projects for the beginner.I hope I have been able to give you some usefull information.Do you know of any other easy sewing project for the beginner?.Dont hesitat to drop your comments below.
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