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Drawstring bags are easy to sew, and always useful! So if you’re looking for a quick little project, you can’t go wrong with a drawstring bag. You can make them in any size and use them to organize items in… Read more ... 
These felt dinosaur puzzles make a great quiet time toy for young kids! Each puzzle makes a 3-d dinsoaur. The pieces are all sewn from felt and can be mixed and matched to create new dinsoaur designs. If you make… Read more ... 
This quick and easy hair scrunchie is a great scrap buster. Use the scraps from your recent clothing makes to sew a coordinating scrunchie to go with every outfit! You can use either knit or woven fabric, and start to… Read more ... 
Make a kid-sized apron to keep their clothes clean while they help out in the kitchen! It’s super easy to make from a dish towel
and some ribbon. There’s a tutorial at Beginner Sewing Projects showing how. Even if you’re… Read more ... 
This table runner is easy and great for a beginner! It can be completely customized to your table size and size preference. Since it is reversible you can use different sections of fabric in the same pattern to give… Read more ... 
Whether you’re headed to the beach or to your neighborhood pool, the Perfect Beach Dress is the perfect dress to wear. It’s a loose fit A-line dress that you can layer over a swimsuit. There’s a free sewing patter for… Read more ... 
Envelope pillow covers are a great DIY way to make beautiful pillows in almost no time. You can turn creative fabric projects into pillows or use your favorite fabrics and turn them into pillows for your sofa. Victoria at La … Read more ... 
Upcycle the leg from a pair of pants into a DIY bicycle handlebar bag! Heather from Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how. The little bag hanging from the handlebars of your bike is a handy spot to carry a… Read more ... 
This toddler to teens romper is adorable and you only have to read the readers reviews to see how popular this pattern is. I love looking the all the different fabric designs people have shared, so much variation for a… Read more ... 
With so many people making masks, elastic is hard to come by. Even if you can’t find any elastic, you can still make a fabric mask with stretchy ear loops. Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom has a tutorial… Read more ... 
A stretchy headband with a decorative ‘knot’ is one of the easiest sewing project to make. All ages and skills levels love them, from beginner to advanced. This project uses stretch knit fabric. You can buy some at the fabric… Read more ... 
This little felt panda makes a great hand sewing project for kids to make! Trixi at Coloured Buttons designed the pattern to make it easy for kids to sew, with just a few pieces and easy seams. It’s a free… Read more ... 
Forget about uncomfortable travels and change them into a thing of the past with a DIY travel pillow. This neck pillow is soo easy to make and it’s beginner-friendly, which makes it a great project for both inexperienced sewing… Read more ... 
This sewing pattern is for a drawstring play mat, it allows you to pull the cord and draw up the contents in one swoop. Making cleanup time a breeze. Perfect as a Lego or block playmat, Just push all the… Read more ... 
Make a red, white and blue patriotic garland to celebrate the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day – any day! It’s made from felt which makes it super easy to sew. This would be a great project… Read more ...