Sewing Project Ideas for Beginners
Sewing project ideas for beginners
If you have taken our introductory sewing course, whether in person at our workshops in Montreal or online, you have already made a pouch as your first project. It is now time to choose a second project to continue exploring the possibilities of the sewing machine!
To guide you in your choice, we have prepared a list of projects suitable for beginners.
Accessories
- Lined tote bag
- Birthday party accessories
- Hair scrunchie (free tutorial)
- Apron (free)
- Bucket hat (free)
- Ruffled collar (free)
- Hair bow (free)
- Laptop sleeve (free)
Simple garments
Robe
- Medlow Robe (Plus sizes available)
- Arbutus Robe (Plus sizes available)
- Robe Jacket (Free)
- The Sleepy Robe by Melly Sews (For kids, Free)
Elastic waist pants or shorts
- Pull-on woven pants and shorts pattern - Denyse (Jalie) (kids and adults)
- Opal pants and shorts - Megan Nielsen
- Olli Shorts and Pants - Misusu Patterns (for kids, Free)
- Spring Shorts (Free)
- All day Culottes - Matchy Matchy (free)
-
Pajama Pants - Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop
(for kids, Free) - Loungewear Set (Free)
- Arden pants
- Fremantle Pants (For men... or anyone ;) )
- Calder pants - Cashmerette (plus sizes)
Simple top or dress
-
Oversize top - Atelier Brunette
(Free) -
Déclic - Atelier Scämmit
(Free)
- Eucalyptus dress and top - Megan Nielsen
- Bianca top and dress - Jalie
- Tropical Shirt (For men... or anyone ;) )
- Craft studio tee - Matchy Matchy (free)
- Colorblock top - Matchy Matchy (free)
- Julie Top - MendiSews (free)
Elastic waist skirt
Other simple garments
- Cabana tie playsuit - Matchy Matchy (Free)
-
Loungewear Set
(Free) - Moss Jacket - Helen's Closet
- Wrap skirt - Ma petite Mercerie (free)
These projects will allow you to practice new techniques while creating unique pieces. Have fun and happy sewing!