Beginner Sewing Patterns

This rectangular tissue box cover is quick and easy to sew, especially if you skip the batting and quilting stitches (you could use a heavier-weight fabric or add fusible interfacing instead). It’s not designed to be reversible, but you can flip it inside out and make use of both sides.…

Many people use mason jars as glasses for hot and cold drinks. But they can become a little slippery when they get a bit of condensation on them, and hot to hold when using them for coffee or tea. So a mason jar cozy is a perfect accessory. This cozy…

This is a simple basket to sew, and you can easily adjust the size to fit a variety of items. I wanted to give it a pillowy look, so I added 2 layers of high-loft batting, but you could use interfacing or a heavyweight fabric if you don’t like the…

I love this pillowy style, especially for a basket. It has a cozy, feminine feel and has the perfect amount of structure for a basket. I used two layers of high-loft polyester batting to create the puffy look. Of course, you can make this basket with a low-loft batting, or…

I’m not sure why this particular style of fabric basket is often called a bread basket, but I’m referencing the tied corners when I call it a bread basket, rather than its purpose. I like that it can store flat if you untie the bows. I made mine in a…

This coaster is a take on my pillow coaster. It’s a little easier to sew because it doesn’t require hand-stitching the opening closed or hand-stuffing the coaster. I personally love the look of the pillow coaster, but if you want something a little more subtle, this padded coaster may be…

These cute pockets for a napkin and utensils will add a handmade and elegant touch to your dining table. If you host a lot of dinners, this is a great sewing project to try. I would update the fabric for these to go with the seasons or popular dinner holidays…

I love the look of these pillow coasters. The pillowy feature is more about aesthetics than it is about function. To get the true pillow look, you do need to use polyester fill, which isn’t an ideal material for heat. But I’ve used my pillow coaster to set my tea…

This cozy fits a standard 355 ml can of pop or beer. Perfect for the summer, to keep the soda or beer cold, and to keep condensation off your hands. Or to keep your hands warm when holding a cold can on a chilly night. My can cozy pattern has…

There are many sewing patterns and tutorials out there for a mug cozy, but they’re all the same; an elastic loop and a big button. Although this one requires a few more steps to make, I wanted to make sure I was offering a new pattern design for a mug…

This is a quick and easy sewing project and makes a great item for your kitchen, to sew several and give as a gift, or to sew and sell at craft shows. Reusable tea bags will not only help reduce waste, but they can also be better for your health.…