Are you tired of sewing patterns for things that nobody will want to use? Here is a list of things to sew that will have the opposite effect!
Check out these easy sewing tutorials for baskets, organizing caddies, pretty machine covers, and more! Use your sewing machine to make something that will help and inspire others. Sewing is not only a passion… it’s also an essential skill.
Infinity Scarf
A DIY infinity scarf made with just a yard of soft cotton fabric is an easy accessory that you can wear anywhere. Learn how to sew easy French seams and a neat 1/4” hem. Lovely!
Microwave Bowl Cozies
This clever sewing project will help you microwave soup and leftovers or make ramen noodles without burning your hands. It’s also wonderful if a bowl of ice cream on your lap makes you chilly. You can never have too much fabric – orsoup bowl cozies.
Free Oven Mitt Pattern
Sew a quilted oven mitt! This easy sewing project makes a thoughtful gift for someone who loves to cook or someone (like me) who tends to get burned when they use regular pot holders.
Drawstring Backpack
My little boys, teenagers, and young adult sons all love to use drawstring backpacks. Good thing they are so easy to sew! Check out this free drawstring backpack pattern.
Pajama Pants
Pajama pants are everyone’s favorite thing to wear and believe it or not, they are super easy to make!Sew4Homehas an easy tutorial to help you make pajama pants in any size.
Mug Caddy
Sew up a Mug Caddy to organize your desk or tabletop. It’s super easy and only takes one or two fat quarters of fabric!
Fabric Basket
You’ll adore this beautiful fabric basket! It’s a different take to the conventional woven, plastic, or metal basket. It makes a darling Easter basket, too.
Mesh Wash Bag
Keep your little things, such as lingerie, bathing suits, and bras, together in this DIY wash bag!
Pocket Size Tissue Pack Cover
This easy DIY sewing project makes a thoughtful gift! My DIY Tissue Pack Covers have a hanging loop and are awesome for keeping in your purse, car, bedroom, office, bathroom, or anywhere you would need a tissue.
Pretty DIY Mousepad
Decorate your office with this easy DIY mouse pad with your favorite fabric. It would make a great back to school project or a great gift idea!
Kitchenaid Mixer Cover
Your stand mixer definitely needs this clever cover! It’s a pretty addition to your kitchen counter, and another fun part is that it has cute little pockets for your small baking tools or your recipe book. The mixer cover pattern also makes a great dust cover for a small sewing machine.
BBQ Apron
Grilling season is coming, and you’ll definitely need one of these full-coverage BBQ aprons! It’s an easy apron to sew and has a hanging loop for your tongs.
Rice Heating Pad for Neck and Shoulders
If you keep having tired neck and shoulders or aching feet and back, this rice heat wrap is what you need! A great sewing project to make your sore body happy!
One-Yard Magic Pillowcase
Learn how to sew a pillowcase with exactly one yard of fabric and no waste! This super easy pillowcase tutorial is perfect for beginners or for charity sewing. Make something beautiful and super useful in a snap. Log Cabin Hexi Potholders
Who doesn’t need pot holders? They’re an absolute necessity in any kitchen. Learn how to sew colorful log cabin hexi potholders today!
Ironing Board Cover
Does your ironing board cover need to retire? Is it already looking old and stained? Well, it might be the perfect time to have it replaced. Check out this easy tutorial and make your own ironing board cover.
Drawstring Bags
These cute drawstring ditty bags could serve many different purposes. You can use them as a lunch bag, knitting bag, crochet bag, or even a nice gift bag! You can use them to store anything from make-up, shoes, socks, and anything that fits!
Stay-Put Dish Towels
Are you tired of kitchen towels that keep falling off the bar? These simple stay-put kitchen towels are the solution! You’ll definitely love how they beautifully hang like cute little curtains. The ribbons and the ruffled ends are adorable, too! Check out how quickly you can sew one!
One Yard Magic Apron
Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This free apron pattern includes a free template that I digitized for you and a step-by-step tutorial.
Key Fob Wristlets
Here’s another easy and useful sewing project for you – wristlet keychain fobs! You can sew them in just 10-15 minutes, making them a great last-minute DIY gift for a loved one!
Peg Board Bins
These cute little organizing baskets are such useful things to sew! They’re great for storing items like your sewing tools or supplies. You simply hang them, and they’re also a perfect functional home decor since they’re simply colorful and attractive.
Amazing A-Frame Organizer
The Amazing A-Frame Organizer with cut-out handles and pleated pockets will be your go-to bag to stay organized and ready for everything!
Twice as Nice Zippered Organizer
Make a Twice as Nice Zippered Organizer case with your favorite things and get organized!
Rectangle Basket
Get everything organized with this darling Perfect Rectangle Basket that is so sturdy it can stand up by itself!
Tiny Zipper Bags from Charm Squares
These Tiny Zipper Bags are so fast and easy to make, and so handy!
Bedside Pockets Organizer
Sew Bedside Pockets Organizer to keep extra things off your nightstand and organize your bedside!
Car Diddy Bag
Keep everything you need handy – and organized – in the car with this amazing Car Diddy Bag!
Car Trash Bin
This easy-to-sew car trash bin has an adjustable strap so it can be placed near the center console or around a headrest, or you can even loop it through a door handle. Plastic snaps hold a removable bag in place so you can keep everything clean and take out the trash easily!
Card Kitty
Sew The Card Kitty that makes it easy to see your cards and easy to play!
Easy Patchwork Baskets
Make these adorable and Easy Baskets with 10″ Squares. It’s a layer cake leftover project!
Miracle Caddy
Treat yourself to this incredible multi-purpose organizer, perfect for taking your favorite craft supplies, classroom items, or baby gear on the go. I call it the Miracle Caddy!
DIY Walker Caddy
This free sewing pattern makes a clever and functional DIY Walker Caddy that easily carries everything you need on your walker!
One Yard Magic Hobo Bag
You will LOVE the fabric origami that you get to do when sewing this unique bag with just one yard of fabric. It makes the bag look complicated even though it’s not. There’s no lining, but all of the seams are finished. And it’s the perfect size (and holds just the right amount) for a shopping tote!
Easy Sling Bag Pattern
Sew the easy purse that you’ve been dreaming of! The easy Sling Bag Pattern has an exterior zipper pocket, another zipper pocket, and two slip pockets inside.
Handy Purse Organizer
The Handy Purse Organizer is perfect for keeping track of all those little items in your purse that get lost so easily!
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