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Sewing Projects for Beginners: 20+ Easy and Free Tutorials

Hone your sewing skills with these 20+ easy and free sewing projects for beginners. From coasters to tote bags, this list has it all!

Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners

So you’re ready to move past the no-sew and hand sewn projects and dive into beginner sewing machine projects. You are in the right place! I’ve compiled a list of over 20 projects that can be completed by a beginner sewer.

How to Start Sewing

Before we get to that, let’s make sure you’re ready to start. Go through this list of things you should know, have, and do before beginning your first project:

Get your supplies.

Here are the only 6 tools you need to start sewing.

If you haven’t already, you need to get a sewing machine.

I like this sewing machine post because she goes through options other than buying a brand new machine.

Make sure you know how to use your machine.

There are some great videos here that will help you learn the parts of your machine and how to thread it.

Practice using your machine.

Here are some free printable sewing practice sheets.

Okay—now you are ready to get sewing! Just scroll down to see my list of easy and free sewing projects for beginners and pick one to start.

Sewing Projects for Beginners

Hone your sewing skills with these 20+ easy and free sewing projects for beginners. From coasters to tote bags, this list has it all!


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