Sewing projects for beginners, step by step
Small projects built from straight seams and simple hems that come together in one sitting.
4 tutorials published
A flat, lined zipper pouch with no boxed corners or tabs, so the zipper is the only new skill. Includes cut sizes, the zipper sandwich explained and fixes for common first-pouch problems.
Turn a strip of fabric and a short piece of elastic into a scrunchie with one straight seam. A quick scrap project that teaches turning a tube and threading elastic.
Sew an unlined drawstring bag from two rectangles and two cords. The project introduces pivoting at corners, pressing seams open and stitching a simple casing.
Sew a removable envelope pillow cover with no zipper and no buttons. Three rectangles, two hems and one seam make a washable cover for an 18-inch pillow form.
