Sewing Project Ideas for Beginners
Beginner Sewing Project Ideas

If you're taking our introductory sewing course, either in person at our Montreal workshops or online, you've already completed a pouch as your first project. Now it's 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 Decorations
- Hair Scrunchie (free tutorial)
- Apron (free)
- Hat (free)
- Ruffled Collar (free)
- Hair Bow (free)
Simple Garments
Robe
- Medlow Robe (Plus sizes available)
- Arbutus Robe ( Plus sizes available)
- Robe Jacket (Free)
- The Sleepy Robe by Melly Sews (For children, Free)
Elastic Waist Pants or Shorts
- Woven Pull-On Pants and Shorts Pattern - Denyse (Jalie) (children and adults)
- Opal Pants and Shorts - Megan Nielsen
- Olli Short and Pants - Misusu Patterns (for children, Free)
- Spring Shorts (Free)
- All day Culottes - Matchy Matchy (free)
-
Pajama Pants - Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop
(for children, Free) - Loungewear Set (Free)
- Arden Pants
- Fremantle Pants (For Men... or not ;) )
Simple Top or Dress
-
Oversized Top - Atelier Brunette
(Free) -
Déclic - Atelier Scämmit
(Free)
- Eucalyptus Dress and Top - Megan Nielsen
- Bianca Top and Dress - Jalie
- Tropical Shirt (For Men... or not ;) )
- Craft Studio Tee - Matchy Matchy (free)
- Colorblock Top - Matchy Matchy (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!