Easy Fabric and Sewing Projects
Try your hand at sewing or teach someone else to sew using these free, easy projects. There are also some simple no-sew projects you can try!
Alphabet Lacing Cards
Kids young and old will have fun lacing around these craft foam letters. Use my printable alphabet letters and these directions to create your own alphabet lacing cards.
Kids young and old will have fun lacing around these craft foam letters. Use my printable alphabet letters and these directions to create your own alphabet lacing cards.
Bandana Backpack
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Cell Phone Pouch
Check out this fun project that Belva submitted. She explain how she made this cute cell phone holder using felt and a few other supplies.
Check out this fun project that Belva submitted. She explain how she made this cute cell phone holder using felt and a few other supplies.
Chris' Graduation Quilt
See a picture of the photo and t-shirt scrapbook quilt I made for my son for his high school graduation.
See a picture of the photo and t-shirt scrapbook quilt I made for my son for his high school graduation.
Cool Neck Scarf
You can quickly sew up several of these scarves which are great for cooling yourself on a hot day.
You can quickly sew up several of these scarves which are great for cooling yourself on a hot day.
Cute Dolls Book
One look through this book of dolls and you will want to make them all! These aren't your typical, cute dolls. The dolls in thise book are funky and unique, just like the lay-out of the book itself.
One look through this book of dolls and you will want to make them all! These aren't your typical, cute dolls. The dolls in thise book are funky and unique, just like the lay-out of the book itself.
Denim Patch Sweatshirt
Di was nice enough to share directions for making a unique sweatshirt, and Di was nice enough to include a photo!
Di was nice enough to share directions for making a unique sweatshirt, and Di was nice enough to include a photo!
Fabric Checkbook Cover
Sew a fabric checkbook cover as a gift or for your own pocketbook.
Sew a fabric checkbook cover as a gift or for your own pocketbook.
Fabric Pumpkin
CALALAY explains how to make a neat pumpkin decoration out of fabric.
CALALAY explains how to make a neat pumpkin decoration out of fabric.
Fabric Sit-Upons
From your About.com guide, make this handy cushion that is perfect for sitting outside on damp days.
From your About.com guide, make this handy cushion that is perfect for sitting outside on damp days.
Facial Tissue Holder Craft
Find out how to create a pouch to hold a personal-sized package of facial tissue. This is an easy sewing project everyone can make.
Find out how to create a pouch to hold a personal-sized package of facial tissue. This is an easy sewing project everyone can make.
Felt Trick-or-Treat Bag How-To
Follow these directions and learn how to sew your own easy trick-or-treat bags. It is so easy everyone can help.
Follow these directions and learn how to sew your own easy trick-or-treat bags. It is so easy everyone can help.
Freezer Pop Sleeve Craft
ind out how to create this fun and useful sleeve to slip onto a freezer pop to protect little fingers against the cold.
ind out how to create this fun and useful sleeve to slip onto a freezer pop to protect little fingers against the cold.
Fringed Plush Ghost Doll
Make this simple ghost doll using fleece and felt! An easy sewing project submitted by Kimberly Cook.
Make this simple ghost doll using fleece and felt! An easy sewing project submitted by Kimberly Cook.
Greeting Card Lacing Toy
From your Guide, practice basic sewing skills with these simple lacing cards.
From your Guide, practice basic sewing skills with these simple lacing cards.
Holiday Glitter Panel
Find out how to make a unique wall hanging using glitter paint and fabric, submitted by Sharon.
Find out how to make a unique wall hanging using glitter paint and fabric, submitted by Sharon.
How to Make Bean Bags
Follow these instructions to learn how to make bean bags. This is a great, simple sewing project!
Follow these instructions to learn how to make bean bags. This is a great, simple sewing project!
In-jean-uity
This book has great projects for transforming dull demins into some pretty cool stuff using your 'injeanuity'.
This book has great projects for transforming dull demins into some pretty cool stuff using your 'injeanuity'.
Jingle Bell Mitt
Instructions for making jingle bell mitts to play music.
Instructions for making jingle bell mitts to play music.
Joey's T-Shirt Gradution Quilt
See a picture of the photo and memory scrapbook quilt I made for my son Joey for his high school graduation.
See a picture of the photo and memory scrapbook quilt I made for my son Joey for his high school graduation.
Katie's Graduation Quilt
I thought I would share a picture of the quilt I made for my daughter as a graduation gift.
I thought I would share a picture of the quilt I made for my daughter as a graduation gift.
Make Spectacular Books
Read my review about this vook Fabulous Fabric, Skewer & Folded Books written by Sue Astroth.
Read my review about this vook Fabulous Fabric, Skewer & Folded Books written by Sue Astroth.
Miniature Stuffed Polar Bear
This little bear requires patience to create. It is made using two basic sewing stitches (the ladder stitch and the back stitch) and requires a five to six inch square piece of good quality white felt or thin imitation suede fabric for each bear.
This little bear requires patience to create. It is made using two basic sewing stitches (the ladder stitch and the back stitch) and requires a five to six inch square piece of good quality white felt or thin imitation suede fabric for each bear.
Necktie Purse/Wallet
Find out how to transform an unwanted necktie into a small purse that is perfect for holding change, a cell phone, or an Ipod.
Find out how to transform an unwanted necktie into a small purse that is perfect for holding change, a cell phone, or an Ipod.
Pajama Bag Craft
Instructions to make a handy pajama bag out of a pillow case. Great simple sewing project, submitted by Melissa.
Instructions to make a handy pajama bag out of a pillow case. Great simple sewing project, submitted by Melissa.
Pizza Pin Cushion
From your About.com guide, make this easy pin cusion using the little tables thay come in your delivery pizza boxes.
From your About.com guide, make this easy pin cusion using the little tables thay come in your delivery pizza boxes.
Quiet-Time Busy Books
By following the directions in this book, you can create your fun books and even your own page designs.
By following the directions in this book, you can create your fun books and even your own page designs.
Recycled Blue Jean Tote Bag
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Sea Monster Glove Puppet
Kathryn explains how she transformed an orphaned glove into a fun puppet.
Kathryn explains how she transformed an orphaned glove into a fun puppet.
Sew A BBQ Apron
Summer Barbecues, Father's Day, birthday gifts, what ever your reason an apron is always useful! Free, full directions here.
Summer Barbecues, Father's Day, birthday gifts, what ever your reason an apron is always useful! Free, full directions here.
Sew a Chef's Hat
Use this free pattern along with the directions to make your own chef's hat.
Use this free pattern along with the directions to make your own chef's hat.
Sew a Nail Pouch
This is a simple project that the kids maybe able to make themselves.
This is a simple project that the kids maybe able to make themselves.
Sew a Poncho
They say that fashion repeats itself and although a poncho is not a new fashion, it has come back into vogue.
They say that fashion repeats itself and although a poncho is not a new fashion, it has come back into vogue.
Sewing Cards
From your About.com guide, make these lacing cards for the youngest kids using a coloring book cover.
From your About.com guide, make these lacing cards for the youngest kids using a coloring book cover.
Sewing Projects Index
From Debbie, your About.com guide to Sewing, find many free sewing projects.
From Debbie, your About.com guide to Sewing, find many free sewing projects.
Shoulder Pad Bat
Karen explains how you can create a bat by recycling a shoulder pad.
Karen explains how you can create a bat by recycling a shoulder pad.
Simple Shoulder/Sling Purse
These handbags are very popular right now, and they are pretty easy to make. This is a great sewing project for a beginner and a fun and fast project for an experienced sewer. You simply need to be able to cut and sew a somewhat straight line.
These handbags are very popular right now, and they are pretty easy to make. This is a great sewing project for a beginner and a fun and fast project for an experienced sewer. You simply need to be able to cut and sew a somewhat straight line.
Simple Soft Doll
Free instructions for making a simple soft doll - submitted by Spagli.
Free instructions for making a simple soft doll - submitted by Spagli.
Sock Doll
From your About.com Guide - Make this easy doll using a plain white sock!
From your About.com Guide - Make this easy doll using a plain white sock!
Stretchy Book Covers
Book covers are required on most school books. Paper is great and economical but it usually ends up torn and falling off the book.
Book covers are required on most school books. Paper is great and economical but it usually ends up torn and falling off the book.
Styrofoam Lacing Table Toy
Instructions to make a lacing toy using a styrofoam meat tray, submitted by Beth.
Instructions to make a lacing toy using a styrofoam meat tray, submitted by Beth.
Yo-Yo Clown Doll
Use your fabric scraps to make yo-yos, then transform those yo-yos in to a fun clown.
Use your fabric scraps to make yo-yos, then transform those yo-yos in to a fun clown.
Angel Pocket
This cute angel is made using felt and sewing techniques... A great gift idea.
This cute angel is made using felt and sewing techniques... A great gift idea.
Baby Sock Doll
Create these small dolls easily using a sock!
Create these small dolls easily using a sock!
Bath Bags
A simple sewing project using washcloths. Make a little bath bag for mom.
A simple sewing project using washcloths. Make a little bath bag for mom.
Beanie Apron
Make a fancy apron for your Beanie Baby - with this very easy pattern requiring very little sewing.
Make a fancy apron for your Beanie Baby - with this very easy pattern requiring very little sewing.
Blue Boy
This page teaches how to make a 'mouth and rod' puppet. Some sewing required.
This page teaches how to make a 'mouth and rod' puppet. Some sewing required.
Dolly Hugs
Dolly Hugs is designed to "hug" the child that holds her. Her arms will wrap around the child's neck and her face will press against the child's cheek, bestowing a little kiss.
Dolly Hugs is designed to "hug" the child that holds her. Her arms will wrap around the child's neck and her face will press against the child's cheek, bestowing a little kiss.
Draco the Dragon Pin
Use these directions and the printable pattern to make a little dragon pin.
Use these directions and the printable pattern to make a little dragon pin.
Embossing Velvet
Embossed velvet adds a special touch to any project, but it is often very expensive and difficult to find. Mary O'Neil, from Hot Potatoes, shares her ideas for using common household items to form luxurious embossed velvet.
Embossed velvet adds a special touch to any project, but it is often very expensive and difficult to find. Mary O'Neil, from Hot Potatoes, shares her ideas for using common household items to form luxurious embossed velvet.
Fabric Angels
Fabric Angels make great tree, gift, or wall decorations.
Fabric Angels make great tree, gift, or wall decorations.
Free 8 Inch Baby Pattern
This doll is easy to make and oh so lovable! She is also just the right size for little ones to play with or how about a baby for one of your larger dolls. We have made her in leftover flannel scraps, but you can make her in any material you like.
This doll is easy to make and oh so lovable! She is also just the right size for little ones to play with or how about a baby for one of your larger dolls. We have made her in leftover flannel scraps, but you can make her in any material you like.
Gingerbread Doll
This doll can be used as a child's toy if all is embroidered, including the eyes or as a pillow/decoration if using wiggle eyes, beads and other small trims.
This doll can be used as a child's toy if all is embroidered, including the eyes or as a pillow/decoration if using wiggle eyes, beads and other small trims.
Gingerbread Man
This can be either a fun little gingerbread doll or a soothing wheat bag.
This can be either a fun little gingerbread doll or a soothing wheat bag.
Hair Scrunchy
Scraps of pretty fabric from previous sewing projects can be used to make easy, hair ornaments.
Scraps of pretty fabric from previous sewing projects can be used to make easy, hair ornaments.
Hooded Hound Coat
Sew a coat for your favorite puppy.
Sew a coat for your favorite puppy.
Making a Fabric Windsock
This simple sewing project can be made using a sewing machine or by hand sewing.
This simple sewing project can be made using a sewing machine or by hand sewing.
Molly Scarecrow
This is a cute little scarecrow face you can make into a pin. Some sewing is required.
This is a cute little scarecrow face you can make into a pin. Some sewing is required.
Paperback Cover
Use fabric and sewing skills to make this handy book cover.
Use fabric and sewing skills to make this handy book cover.
Paw Protector and Dog Boot Instructions
Make little shoes for a dog using simple sewing techniques.
Make little shoes for a dog using simple sewing techniques.
Plastic Grocery Dispenser
Make a simple tube-like bag that you use to store and dispense plastic grocery/other bags using a long sleve shirt!
Make a simple tube-like bag that you use to store and dispense plastic grocery/other bags using a long sleve shirt!
Resizable Dog Coat Pattern
An easy sewing project.
An easy sewing project.
The Skating Snowman
This adorable snowman is an easy sewing project made out of felt!
This adorable snowman is an easy sewing project made out of felt!
Snow Folks Beanbags
These easy-sew beanbags will be happy to spread good cheer as stocking stuffers, ornaments, or package decorations. I like that the snowmen almost look like stars!
These easy-sew beanbags will be happy to spread good cheer as stocking stuffers, ornaments, or package decorations. I like that the snowmen almost look like stars!
Sock Babies
Try your hand at sewing by making these fun dolls.
Try your hand at sewing by making these fun dolls.
Stuffed Fish
These little fish and easy to make and require just a small amount of sewing and a bit of glue.
These little fish and easy to make and require just a small amount of sewing and a bit of glue.
Sweet Dreams Eye Pillow
An easy sewing project made with dried flowers.
An easy sewing project made with dried flowers.
Valentine Potholders
Sew up these heart shaped potholders to decorate your kitchen!
Sew up these heart shaped potholders to decorate your kitchen!
Warm Fuzzy Mammal Finger Puppets
Wanna make a lamby finger puppet? Or a squirrel? Or a mouse? Follow this tutorial and make all 3. Sewing skills required.
Wanna make a lamby finger puppet? Or a squirrel? Or a mouse? Follow this tutorial and make all 3. Sewing skills required.
Witch in a Basket Display
Make this fun craft featuring a witch in an apple basket.
Make this fun craft featuring a witch in an apple basket.