Better Homes And Gardens Fabric Shower Curtains
flowers, sunglasses and wallet in beige tote bag
Credit: Brie Passano
Use our free sewing patterns to whip up easy crafts and gifts. We've included projects for all skill levels, so you don't need to be a master seamstress to make them.
Simple Six-Pocket Bag
Credit: Jacob Fox
Make a DIY six-pocket bag that has space for everything you need to carry. This handmade bag uses three fabrics, so you can easily create a tote that matches your style.
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Fabric Utensil Holder
wooden kitchen utencils cloth holder
Credit: Jacob Fox
This roll-up fabric pouch is an easy way to store whatever loose utensils and accessories you have laying around; it's also an easy way to transport them! Corral your eco-friendly utensils (from $7, Etsy), reusable straws, or makeup brushes inside this clever utensil holder that has divided pockets to fit both narrow and wide items. Then roll it up and fasten the tie ends for compact storage.
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DIY Envelope Clutch
hand putting lipstick in flowered envelope clutch
Credit: Brie Passano
This DIY envelope clutch is "sew" simple! All you need are three rectangles: One batting ($4, Joann), one print for the exterior, and one print for the lining. Use it as a clutch while running errands, or toss it in your go-to travel bag.
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Knot Bag
diy sewn craft bag with blue yarn and sewing needles
Credit: Jacob Fox
Add this simple carryall to your bag of sewing tricks. Pick two fabrics, one for the exterior and one for the lining, and whip up the trendy Japanese knot bag-inspired shape in a flash. Use it to transport your knitting supplies ($4, Michaels), or as a reusable grocery bag.
Cotton Drawstring Bag
bathroom tray with fabric bag and products
Credit: Jacob Fox
Keep your wallet, keys, and cell phone safe in this cute, quick-to-make cotton drawstring bag. It's made from just two inexpensive materials and can be completed in an afternoon.
DIY Canvas Tote Bag
flowers, sunglasses and wallet in beige tote bag
Credit: Brie Passano
This DIY tote bag is easy to create but makes a big statement. We paired two neutral fabrics with a bold floral print to create a handy carryall that's perfect for your weekly farmers market finds, library books, or pool essentials.
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Stitched House Pillows
felt house pillows and draped chevron throw on white chair
Credit: Jason Donnelly
Mixed patterns and free-handed stitches give these DIY pillows an eclectic charm. Use scraps of fabric to create small house shapes, then decorate with stitched felt doors and windows. We used a sewing machine ($120, Target) for the main blocks of fabric, but these handmade pillows are small enough you could stitch them up by hand.
Stitched Face Pillows
different designs of pillows with yarn faces
Credit: Jason Donnelly
Build a family portrait right on your couch with these adorable personalized face pillows! Use fabric paint and thick yarn ($6, Joann) to add hair and facial expressions to a set of plain pillow covers—no sewing machine required!
Reusable Snack Bag
hand grabbing cracker from butterfly patterned snack pouch
Credit: Brie Passano
Pack a lunch without wasting individual plastic bags! Whether you're packing a full meal or a quick bite to eat, these reusable snack bags are an eco-friendly option. You can seal the bags with velcro (no spilled snacks here!) and wash them as needed, thanks to a water-resistant inner liner. Pair this project with our no-sew beeswax food wraps to cut down on plastic use in other areas of the kitchen.
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Reusable Sandwich Bag
half folded closed flowered sandwich pouch
Credit: Brie Passano
Eliminate the need for plastic bags or containers with this washable, reusable sandwich wrap. You only need one piece of patterned fabric, a water-resistant liner, and a piece of velcro—and it's so easy to assemble! Make a few different sizes for your family and never worry about plastic waste while deciding what to pack for lunch!
DIY Envelope Pillow
gray sofa with graphic throw pillows
Credit: Jay Wilde
Upcycle a treasured shirt into a homemade piece of decor. Create your own DIY envelope pillow in just four simple steps. It's easy to customize the size of your pillow to fit any insert.
Fabric Bunting Garland
slatted headboard with diy fabric bunting
Credit: Jay Wilde
Decorate your home with a sewn fabric bunting. The pieces are small enough that you only need to use fat quarters, and bias tape ($2, Joann) makes it a cinch to stitch together! Use fun floral prints to make a sweet addition to a girls' bedroom, or use festive patterns to create a DIY party decoration.
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Felt Owl Pillow
felted owls on branch with felt leaves
Credit: Jason Donnelly
Create a trio of adorable felt owls with just a few scraps of wool felt. These handmade toys require just a few simple hand stitches. Get our free template to create all three sizes.
DIY Lavender Eye Mask
aerial view eye masks scrunchies water bottle face mask candle
Credit: Jacob Fox
This lavender-filled eye mask can be heated in the microwave or cooled in the freezer for ultimate stress relief. Make your own fabric eye mask with fleece, patterned material, and our homemade filling recipe.
Try Visible Mending
jean jacket with colorful stitching
Credit: Carson Downing
Just a little decorative mending is all it takes to give worn out clothes, curtains, or duvet covers new life. Get our basics for visible mending and darning socks. You'll only need to learn a few simple stitches.
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Tissue-Pack Cover
Tissue-Pack Cover
Credit: Cameron Sadeghpour
Scraps of bright print fabric are perfect for hiding unsightly travel tissue packs ($2, Target). Make these DIY tissue covers to match your room, your car, or your office.
Felt Cactus
felt cactus in terra cotta pot
Credit: Adam Albright
Turn leftover crafts supplies into cute creations. Display this decorative felt cactus on your desk, book self, or coffee table. It's the perfect easy sewing project for beginners.
Coffee-Cup Cozy
Coffee-Cup Cozy
Credit: Cameron Sadeghpour
Sweeten your morning jolt with a coffee-cup cozy in your choice of three delicious varieties. These aren't just for hot drinks—use them for your iced coffee drinks too!
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Hidden Tab Curtains
hung curtains with brushstroke dot pattern
Credit: Jay Wilde
Dress up your windows with a set of DIY hidden tab curtains. Making your own drapes is as easy as picking your fabric and correctly measuring your space. We'll show you how!
Precious Pot Holders
Handmade Pot Holders
Credit: Adam Albright
Spice up someone's kitchen by gifting festive handmade pot holders and oven mitts. This makes a fun DIY Christmas gift or housewarming present.
Oilcloth Table Runner
finished diy blue table runner and placemats
Credit: Jay Wilde
Upgrade your table with this handmade oilcloth table runner. This easy-to-clean table linen is ideal for beginner sewers. It's ready in just three steps.
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Sew a Pieced Pillow
stylish pieced fabric pillows
Credit: Jay Wilde
Combine four fabrics to create a stunning pattern. This stylish pieced pillow can be customized with your favorite prints or colors. Make your own in just an afternoon!
Bright Bookend
sandbag bookends
Credit: Greg Scheidemann
Instead of standard bookends, sew sandbags from fun, colorful fabric to corral your books, files, and folders. Cut two 8x10-inch pieces of fabric, place right sides together, and sew three sides using ½-inch seam allowances. Turn right side out, then insert a sealable plastic bag filled with sand. Topstitch all around to finish.
Funky Journals
fabric-covered journal
Credit: Cameron Sadeghpour
Camouflage the cover of a plain-Jane spiral notebook with fabric scraps to make a noteworthy fabric-covered journal. Look for fat quarters at the store for this project.
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Easy, Breezy Tote
multicolor tote bag
Credit: Greg Scheidemann
Make this roomy tote bag by combining multicolor stripes and whimsical coordinates. Customize it with any pattern and colors you like!
Modern Pincushion
DIY geometric pincushion
Credit: Marty Baldwin
Give your pincushion a modern makeover with a few pieces of felt. This DIY geometric pincushion is made with fabric scraps and your sewing machine. Use our free template to get the look.
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Yo-Yo Art
Yo-yo wall art
Credit: Adam Albright
Plain-Jane yo-yos are elevated to a new level when mounted on a painted artist's canvas and presented as a wall hanging. These handmade fabric yo-yos are assembled in an unorthodox manner; some are right side up and others are upside down to show off the colorful prints. Sew yo-yos together; then attach them to the edge of the frame with a staple gun. For a fast finish, skip the sewing and use a hot-glue gun ($12, Target) to secure yo-yos.
Make a Textured Apron
Textured Apron
Credit: Blain Moats
A texturing technique gives disposable aprons a lasting upgrade. Use acrylic paint to color the sturdy aprons and finish them with decorative buttons. Make your own handmade apron in just three simple steps.
Weighted Blanket
DIY Weighted Blanket
Credit: Matthew Clark
This DIY weighted blanket could be the key to a better night of sleep! Making your own in an affordable alternative to some of the pricey store-bought options. Customize your blanket based on your body weight.
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Felt Wine Bag
Felt Wine Bag
Credit: Blaine Moats
Tote your favorite bottle of vino in this sturdy felt wine bag. We used neutral gray felt for the bag's shape and added color with a hot pink felt accent. This easy sewing project makes a great hostess gift.
Denim Whale Pillow
whale made of denim fabric with felt splash
Credit: Jason Donnelly
Make pillows for children's toys and gifts. Our quick and easy denim whale design doubles as cute decor.
Patterned Pillow
Patterned Pillow
Credit: Marty Baldwin
This DIY pillow and the two pillows that follow were all designed by Judy Sams Sohn. Judy mixed prints from designer Patty Young's Mezzanine collection for Michael Miller fabrics.
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Square Pillow
vertical surface patterned pillow
Credit: Marty Baldwin
Judy used a design wall to choose her prints so that she could move them around until she was pleased with the combination for this pillow. If you don't have a design wall, use a piece of cotton flannel on a vertical surface.
Rickrack Pillow
Rickrack Fabric Pillow
Credit: Marty Baldwin
This design pairs a large-scale pattern with a small-scale pattern for added interest. Extra-large rickrack frames each of the fabrics.
Stylish Patchwork Bag
Stylish Patchwork Bag
Credit: Marty Baldwin
Sew with your favorite fabrics to to stitch up a stylish patchwork bag. Use it as your everyday bag, or keep it in the car to transport groceries.
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Decorative Tea Towels
Decorative Tea Towels
Credit: Jay Wilde
Quickly dress up tea towels with a variety of coordinating ribbons and fabric ruffles. Simply cut the trims slightly longer than the width of the towel, then topstitch the strips in place.
Sew Curtain Panels
Stylish Patchwork Bag
Credit: Marty Baldwin
Take the guesswork out of making curtains with our step-by-step guide. We'll show you how to measure, cut, and sew professional-looking curtain panels that will instantly transform your space.
Sweet and Simple Hot Pads
cupcake treats hot pads
Credit: Jay Wilde
Treat the cook in your life to personalized kitchen supplies. Even beginning sewers can whip up easy checkerboard and cupcake-design hot pads.
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Personalized Bookmark
Layered felt strip
Credit: Jay Wilde
Felt scrapbooking letters personalize a layered felt bookmark in seconds. To complete the design, border one side of each letter with lazy daisy stitches and surround a trio of buttons with stitched petals.
Hand-Stitch a Felt Pouch
hand stitched felt pouch
Credit: Hannah Bigot
In just three simple steps, you can create a hand-stitched felt pouch. Embellish the finished sewing project with embroidered shapes, beads, or vintage buttons. These small bags make great stocking stuffers!
Chicken Applique Kitchen Quilt
Chicken Applique Kitchen Quilt
Credit: Marty Baldwin
A chicken-wire print background and appliques in feed-sack reproductions combine in this cute kitchen wall hanging. The border corners are fussy-cut from a large-scale farm print. The appliques are fused in place, then machine-blanket-stitched with blank thread.
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A Piece of Cake
felt cake centerpiece display
Credit: Cameron Sadeghpour
Craft this cute centerpiece display from felt, upholstery foam, and rickrack. Make one pretty piece or a whole cake.
Adorable Baby Blocks
happy baby with colorful blocks
Credit: Greg Scheidemann
Add a handmade touch of wonder for Baby by sewing a dozen or more of these soft, poly-fiber-filled play blocks. They make wonderful birthday or baby shower gifts.
DIY Gardener's Apron
striped gardening apron front pocket
Credit: Jacob Fox
Make this short gardening apron as a handy substitute for stashing things in your pockets. Its roomy pouch keeps garden tools, seed packets, and even your cell phone organized.
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