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101 Simple Sewing Tutorials

By Kim Layton 14 Comments

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Do you love simple sewing projects?  Are you new to sewing and need a fun project or two??  These simple sewing tutorials will help your create beautiful gifts, pillows, skirts and so much more! 

Use up your fabric scraps on potholders, lavender sachets, or a few colorful journal covers.  I love, love, love quick projects ,don’t you?!

Each one of these creative links will take you to an easy step-by-step tutorial or free sewing pattern.  {You can also see many of these projects on my Pinterest boards.}

Make sure you have an afternoon available to sew and pick a few of these fabulous {and simple} sewing tutorials…

  1. Easy Potholders – Sew Country Chick
  2. Lavender Sachets – Everything Etsy
  3. Easy Zipper Pillow Cover – My Poppet
  4. Fabric Sunglass Case Tutorial – Polka Dot Chair/ Riley Blake
  5. Easy Table Runner – Positively Splendid
  6. Simple Pillowcase Tutorial – Made
  7. Striped Rug Pillow – Martha Stewart
  8. Kindle Slip Case Tutorial – Charm Stitch
  9. Ruffled Maxi Skirt – 2 Little Hooligans
  10. Memo Notebook Cover Tutorial – Cancun Cookies
  11. Easy DIY Clutch – The DIY Adventures
  12. Really Cute Potholders – Flamingo Toes
  13. DIY Baby Rag Quilt in Stripes – Do It Yourself Divas
  14. Double Sided Fabric Headband Tutorial – Happy Together
  15. Camera Strap Tutorial – Everything Etsy
  16. Corner Tab Zippered Pouch – Bored and Crafty
  17. Fringe Cushion Cover Tutorial – My Poppet
  18. Little Lamb Pillows – Purl Bee
  19. Simple Pillow Cover Tutorial – Clever Betty
  20. Easy Tank Top Dress – Sew Country Chick
  21. Simple Reversible Tote Bag Pattern – Skip to My Lou
  22. 10 Minute Vintage Pillow Case Apron – Vintage Sheet Blog
  23. Pottery Barn Inspired Felt Pillows – Someday Crafts
  24. Fabric Journal Cover – Craftionary
  25. DIY Piano Pouch – Bored and Crafty
  26. Easy Peasy Skirt With Pockets – Everything Etsy
  27. Quilted Laptop Sleeve Tutorial – Just Crafty Enough
  28. Pretty Bow Garland Tutorial – Smile and Wave
  29. DIY Fabric Boxes – Design Sponge
  30. Easy Hanging Dish Towel – Hot Flash ‘n Craft ‘n
  31. Garden Party Napkins – The Purl Bee
  32. Lined Car Trash Bag – Colors Not Yet Invented
  33. Ruffled Coin Pouch Tutorial – Everything Etsy
  34. DIY Bow Clutch – Elm Street Life
  35. Wicker Basket Liner – Make It Love It
  36. Terry-Cloth Hanging Caddy – Martha Stewart
  37. Ruffled Checkbook Cover – 2 Little Hooligans
  38. Bamboo Handle Bag Tutorial – Everything Etsy
  39. Envelope Back Pillow Cover Tutorial – Freshly Picked
  40. DIY Tutu Party Skirt – By Hand London
  41. Reversible Fabric Sling Bag – All About You
  42. Candy Wrapper Pouch – Everything Etsy
  43. DIY Snack Bag – Owen’s Olivia
  44. Potluck Fabric Bowl Cover Tutorial – The Cottage Home
  45. Cute Tiered Ruffled Skirt – A Girl and a Glue Gun
  46. Lightweight Infinity Scarf – The Cottage Home
  47. Fabric Kindle Cover Tutorial – Everything Etsy
  48. Half Apron With Pockets – Sew 4 Home
  49. Simple Reversible Placemats – Whipstitch
  50. Fabric Storage Buckets – Ric Rac
  51. Drawstring Peeking Bag – Everything Etsy
  52. The Forty Minute Tote Bag – The Purl Bee
  53. Wristlet Key Fob Tutorial – Prudent Baby
  54. Hanging Dishtowel Tutorial – Momtastic
  55. Reversible Fabric Bag – Very Purple Person
  56. Ruffled Sunglass Case – Positively Splendid
  57. Pajama Pants – Sew4Home
  58. Casserole Carrier – 2 Little Hooligans
  59. Elastic Waist Flirt Skirt – Growing Home
  60. Simple Zipper Pouch – NoodleHead
  61. Reusable Lunch Bag – I Heart Naptime
  62. The Gathered Clutch – The Tragic Whale
  63. Fastest Pillowcase Ever – Wonderfully Awkward
  64. Pretty Makeup Bag – Prudent Baby
  65. Bandanna Table Runner – Country Living
  66. Fleece Dog Bed – Dog Under My Desk
  67. Pencil Pouch Tutorial – Gwenny Penny
  68. Colorful Linen Napkins – Sew Take A Hike
  69. Ruffle Headbands – Funky Polkadot Giraffe
  70. Travel Luggage Tag – Southern Fabric
  71. Make a Sock Monkey – Craft Passion
  72. High and Low Skirt Pattern – Fabrics Store
  73. Fabric Scrap Belt Tutorial – Make It Love It
  74. Gift Card Cozy – Make It and Love It
  75. Hand Towels {Vintage Inspired} – Lovely Nest Designs
  76. Custom Duvet Cover Tutorial – Positively Splendid
  77. DIY Apron – Amy Hearts It
  78. Simply Beautiful Skirt – Sewing in No Mans Lands
  79. Composition Book Cover Tutorial – V and Co.
  80. Ironing Board Cover Tutorial – Sew 4 Home
  81. Pillowcase Tote Bag Tutorial – Martha Stewart
  82. Stripes & Color Tote Bag – Prudent Baby
  83. Easy Peasy Fabric Book Cover – 33 Stitches
  84. Gathered Clutch Tutorial – NoodleHead
  85. School Supply Zipper Pouch – Flamingo Toes
  86. Fabric Art Journal Tutorial – LBG Studio
  87. Patchwork Bunting Tutorial – Art Gallery Fabrics
  88. Pretty Potholders – Prudent Baby
  89. Simple Pillow Cover – Paper Blog
  90. Dishtowel Tote Bag – Anna Maria Horner
  91. Vintage Hankie Tissue Holder – My Poppet
  92. Chic Fabric Napkin Tutorial – Positively Splendid
  93. Reversible Placemat Tutorial – Nap Time Crafters
  94. Bi-Fold Wallet Tutorial – Modest Maven
  95. Quilted Sewing Machine Cover – Sew Delicious
  96. DIY Ruffle Throw Pattern – Do It Yourself Design
  97. Hanging Wall Mail Sorter Tutorial – Bright and Blithe
  98. Journal Cover Tutorial – Bloom and Blossom
  99. Quilted Patchwork Bib Pattern – Sew She Sews
  100. Reversible Coffee Cozy Sleeves – Crafty Staci
  101. Vintage Linen Table Runner – Flamingo Toes
    These are the kind of sewing projects that can really make you look like you know what you’re doing…I need that! I’ve always loved the idea of sewing, but I’m slightly challenged when it comes to big projects. Easy tutorials work for me!

To see these tutorials and my latest DIY finds be sure to follow me on Pinterst!  You’ll love my sewing and craft boards!!

Thanks so much for sharing all my crafty tutorial posts with your friends through social media…I heart you all!  Thank you, thank you, thank you!

What’s your favorite kind of sewing project?  Do you sew for yourself of make gifts?  I’d love to hear about your projects in the comments.

~Kim

Here’re a few more posts you might be interested in reading…

  • 12 Simple Sewing Patterns
  • 101 Sewing Tutorials for Winter
  • 101 Sewing Tutorials for Summer

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Comments

  1. Hani Shabbir says

    April 23, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    Great list of sewing projects.. Thanks for including mine. 🙂

    Reply
  2. nancy @ owen's olivia says

    April 23, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    Great round up! Thank you for including my bags.

    Reply
  3. Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says

    April 24, 2013 at 12:27 am

    Wow this is super fun! Thanks so much for including my projects! You’re the best! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Heather {Vintage Sheet Blog} says

    April 26, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    Great collection of tutorials. Thanks for including the Vintage Sheet Blog. I’m pretty humbled to be on a list which such amazing crafters/bloggers.

    Reply
  5. Bea says

    September 25, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    Thanks so much for including my tutorial… I feel honored to be among these great bloggers’ collection!

    Reply
  6. JERIPOTULA DHANRAJ says

    July 21, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    Hi i want this Great list of sewing projects.

    Reply
  7. Kirameku says

    February 24, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    So many beautiful projects in there! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

    Reply
  8. Billie Tallman says

    July 20, 2017 at 6:38 pm

    I am sewing a blazer and I want to see a tutoral on how to line it.

    Reply
  9. Razer DeathAdder says

    July 24, 2017 at 5:34 am

    Very nice tutorial thanks for sharing with us

    Reply
  10. Gayle says

    September 6, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    Fantastic website. Plenty of helpful info here.
    I’m sending it to some friends ans also sharing in delicious.

    And of course, thanks in your sweat!

    Reply
  11. Wallace says

    September 14, 2017 at 2:10 am

    Nice post. I learn something new and challenging on websites I stumbleupon every day.

    It’s always exciting to read articles from other writers and use something from their sites.

    Reply
  12. golu dolls says

    August 15, 2018 at 6:53 am

    looking good

    Reply
  13. kanchipuram sarees says

    August 15, 2018 at 6:57 am

    nice post

    Reply
  14. mika says

    October 20, 2021 at 5:45 am

    Sewing can be very fulfilling. It doesn’t have to be hard, it just takes practice and patience, but soon you can be sewing like a pro. But you know what? Sewing for beginners can be a lot of fun because it’s so exciting as you learn what you are doing and start creating your first projects.

    Reply
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