One big mistake i made when i had just stated to learn how to sew was attempting big projects when i was not ready. So i have brought you 15 free beginner sewing projects to try out as you are perfecting your skill.

Not every project will come out perfect and that is okay. You are learning to sew from people with years of experience so do not expect perfection from the first few projects. Practice makes perfect. I hope these beginner sewing projects will make a difference for you!

Incase you crochet and knit too, check out some of our beginner crochet patterns.

FREE BEGINNER SEWING PROJECTS

DIY Patchwork Folded Coaster Free Pattern

If you have a bunch of scrap fabric you have no immediate use for, then this is a great project idea to practice on. It is easy and full of pictures for every step of the way. For the free sewing pattern, head HERE.

Quilted Round Coaster Sewing Pattern

If you are looking for a different shape and wanting to practice quilting then this free coaster sewing pattern is just the one. Filled with pictures for every step of the way, head HERE for the free sewing pattern.

How to sew a scrunchie pattern

Scrunchies are the easiest if you ask me. With two or three seams, you will have your sewn scrunchie. If you want, you could even start selling them right away! Head HERE for the free sewing tutorial

Free Bow Scrunchie Sewing Pattern

If you want to go the extra mile then AppleGreen Cottage designed this very adorable sewn scrunchie. Head HERE for the free sewing instructions.

Twisted Headband Sewing Pattern

This is probably the easiest sewing headband pattern you can find. This may be subjective because people always said elastic shorts/pants were easy to sew and i could never get the crotch correct and it was a struggle to get the elastic in. I transgress, head HERE for the free pattern.

Fabric Headband Free Sewing Tutorial

If you need an elastic headband that will stay in place when you wear it, then this is the one. Head HERE for the free sewing pattern.

Drawstring Backpack Sewing Free Pattern & Turorial

Don’t you just love it when a sewing pattern comes with a video tutorial? It is hard to explain some things and we all understand things differently. Plus, with all these AI sewing patterns, a video tutorial assures you it is human instructions. Head HERE for the tutorial and download the pattern HERE.

DIY Drawstring Bag with flat bottom

I realized the first pattern might be a bit advanced, so this might be easier for the absolute beginners, But if you love to challenge yourselves, then go for the first one LOL. Otherwise, find the free pattern tutorial HERE.

How To Make Cushion Covers Sewing Tutorial

I have been planning to make some throw pillows for my couch as it is dull and boring. I will be using this tutorial. Find the free sewing tutorial HERE.

How to sew a bookmark free pattern

For book lovers or if you are looking to gift to someone then this is great. If they are a Christian then this is perfect for their bible. Grab the free pattern HERE.

Fabric Corner Bookmark Sewing Pattern

If you are looking for an alternative then this is t=one! Another great scrap yarn project. Follow the sewing pattern HERE.

Flat Bottom Zipper Pouch Free Pattern

This is not hard!!It may look complicated but it is not. This is your perfect chance to learn zip installation. People will scare you that it is hard but i learnt to do it without a zipper foot. Head HERE for the free pattern.

Zipper Flat Bottom Pouch

I am not sure if this is for the absolute beginner but i am gonna tell you to challenge yourself and give it a go! There is a video tutorial that comes with it so id say watch it as you make your own! Head HERE for the pattern.

Makeup Bag Sewing Pattern

This was one of my first successful projects when i was learning to make bags. Get the free pattern HERE.

Phone Sleeve Sewing Tutorial

And with that, i am all done! Watch the sewing tutorial HERE.