45 Absolutely FREE Children’s Sewing Projects: Fun, Easy Makes for Kids!
Looking for a fun and incredibly useful skill to teach the kids in your life? Sewing is the perfect way to spark their imagination and help them create something they’ll genuinely be proud of. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of wearing or using something you’ve made with your own two hands! I started sewing when I was young, and I’ve always been so glad I learned to love it early in life.
To help you get started, I’ve rounded up 45 fantastic sewing patterns that kids can make! Every project here is designed to be super beginner-friendly and, best of all, completely free. You’ll find everything from simple accessories and fun clothing projects to easy bags, playful toys, and so much more. These patterns are the perfect launchpad for your little maker’s sewing journey. Time to grab the fabric and get stitching!
An Easy DIY Tote Bag
Halloween treat bags like this one are super fast and easy to sew! Just grab 1/2 yard cute Halloween fabric with pumpkins, ghosts and ghouls, or spooky bats for the exterior and any other 1/2 yard for the lining!
Note: Make the same style with a different cute fabric for any occasion.
One-Yard Magic Apron
Beginners can learn to sew a beautiful apron to share as a gift or simply protect their clothes while cooking. And who doesn’t have a yard of fabric? I love the large pockets; they are great for holding a towel or my phone. This is one of the best children’s sewing projects to start with; it’s easy and useful.
Fabric Memory Game
The fabric memory game pattern is a perfect way to use up scraps, but the fun is just getting started. Watch those little fingers working as they sew these squares together, and then enjoy the fruits of their labor with quality game time.
Easy Bow Scrunchies
I used to make scrunchies to match my dresses! These hair ties are in style again and perfect for learning how to sew. They are foundational for other elastic sewing patterns because they help you understand how to let the fabric be free, and the elastic be stretchy.
Dish Towels
Add some originality and keep your towels in place with this beginner sewing project. Kids can gift them to mom for Mother’s Day!
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Patchwork Print Quilt
This patchwork quilt is printed to look like the squares were sewn together, significantly cutting down on the time it takes to sew. You can choose a printed pattern that you love to practice quilting. Although, I think you could also start quilting with pieces.
Easy Table Runner
I love to display lovely work on my table for the season! Have your kid sew a table runner as their next project, and then love it every day!
Simple Kids Doll Skirt
With just a little bit of fabric and elastic, your kid can sew a doll skirt – then they can make a big skirt using the same technique! Do you think matching is as fun as I do? I still like to match with my sister. I have a free pattern for the fabric doll too!
Easy Reading Pillow
I don’t know about you, but I have a daughter who LOVES to read. This pillow pattern is great because the techniques are foundational, and the results are functional. It’s a winner for sure.
Easy Teddy Bears or Plush Dolls
You can let a child trace their own teddy bear or other stuffed toy (like I did years ago). Or, I have a tutorial for sewing plush cat dolls using fabric panels. You can use these instructions for any doll panel or cotton fabric. Softies like these make great Christmas gifts for kids to give siblings and classmates.
Easy Sheep Softie
This free sheep softie pattern is so much fun. It’s also fast, and easy to sew. The simple shapes make it a great sewing project for kids, and the size makes it perfect for hugging.
Easy Dog Bandana
There is nothing complicated about this project, and your fur baby will not be picky about any crooked seams! Check out this free dog bandana sewing pattern that includes 3 sizes: small, medium, and large.
Note: If you don’t have a sewing machine yet, see the Best Sewing Machines for a Beginner.
Easy Leggings
Your kids should try their hand at clothes. This free kids leggings pattern is easy. Leggings are a great way to get familiar sewing with knit fabrics. I hope they love them enough to make several pairs!
Fabric Tray
Sew a fabric tray as a fun and useful gift. Make it with two different fabrics for a professional finish. Store loose change, jewelry, marbles and more in a safe place.
Portable Playing Card Mat
Sew a portable playing card mat to both play and store your cards. When you’re playing it will keep your cards and area clean, and when you’re done you can wrap this up to keep everything properly in place. Consider using scraps to indicate specific card layout.
Easy Snappy Pouch
The snappy tote is the perfect size for diapers, but don’t let that fool you… it’s also perfect for matchbox cars, pokemon cards, eraser collections, or any other small toys your favorite kid collects. No zipper!
Easy Panel Quilt
Pick out your favorite panel (any size) and add a border! In my free easy quilt pattern, I show you how easy it is to make a lap/baby quilt with beautiful stars in each corner.
Simple Pocket Tutorial
Learn how to add a pocket on a shirt. This simple pocket tutorial is useful for more than just clothing, but it’s fun to add interesting elements to your clothes. What colors will you add to yours?
A Perfect Pillowcase
Here is a useful item that is so simple to sew! All you need is one yard of fabric for this easy pillowcase pattern. This is a great project to practice sewing a straight line!
Kid Boo-boo Bags
Boo Boo Bags are like bean bags (which you can also make), but they are filled with rice and can be heated or cooled for comfort. You can even sprinkle lavender oil on the rice for a special touch. This is a great way to teach kids how to sew right sides together, leave an opening, and turn the project right side out.
Felt Food
Making play food is a great activity for kids because it also allows for creativity and imagination to flow. Felt is a great material to use for children’s sewing projects because the raw edges are no big deal and you can focus on needle placement and material manipulation instead. Give it a shot!
Adorable Owl Family
Have you ever sewn something that makes you so excited that you just want to sew another and another? Watch that happen to your kids when they make some adorable owls. Sewing buttons is a great skill to have!
Eco-Friendly Un-Paper Towels
Sewing un-paper towels is something I taught my children to sew when they were young. The pattern has you add snaps to roll them all together if you want them to store like a paper towel roll. We ended up using them like washcloths, but the sewing was great experience. However you end up using them, you’ll have something useful and they will have learned a useful skill.
Easy Card Wallet with a Snap
Give kids a place to carry gift cards from grandparents, and cash too. This free kid sewing pattern fits the bill, plus there’s a bonus…you will be surprised to see two separate compartments inside!
Throw Pillows
Photo fabric throw pillows are so cute to have around the house, or to gift to grandparents or friends. Throw pillows are similar to the boo boo bags in that they will be sewn right sides together and then flipped, leaving a space for filling. Straight and simple seams make this an excellent sewing pattern for children.
Japanese-Inspired Boxy Bag
Sew a boxy bag with my free sewing pattern. You’ll be amazed at how easily this bag comes together, and how much your kids will end up using it.
Pocket Tissue Pack Covers
Sew simple covers for pocket-size tissue packs. These have a hanging loop and are awesome for keeping in your kids’ backpack. You can also use them to hold doggie mess bags!
Free Drawstring Backpack Pattern
It’s so rewarding to sew a drawstring backpack and wear it to a friend’s house. This is a great sewing project for kids to make. You will sew a casing at the top of the bag for the strings to be threaded through. Casings are used in elastic clothes, scrunchies, curtains, bags, and many more things; talk about a useful skill!
Simple Unisex Messenger Bag
Tote bags are a super project for teaching kids to sew, plus it gives them a way to store and organize other crafting items. This super simple messenger bag pattern takes less than a yard of fabric and is really just a bag with a strap – but it’s so cute!
Simple Pants For Kids
Sew some custom clothes with my free kids pants pattern (in kids’ sizes 12 months to 10). You can make pants using any material with only one pattern piece. I used this pattern to make my children’s Christmas PJ pants for years.
Bunny Treat Bags
Darling Bunny Treat Bags are easy to sew for Valentine’s, Easter, spring parties, or anyone who loves animals. The pattern is very easy and uses only 5” squares of fabric! We call pre-cut 5″ squares of fabric, Charm Squares. So if you’re looking for fabric that is already cut and matched with other coordinating fabric – Charm Squares are a game changer.
Super Easy Basket Pattern
Sew a fast and easy fabric basket that’s reversible. Make a basket with 10” layer cake squares or from leftover pieces of fabrics and a little fusible interfacing. (Layer cake squares are a pre-cut fabric package.) This free pattern requires simple straight-line sewing, which makes it a perfect kids project.
Patchwork Drawstring Bag Pattern
Melissa, at Polka Dot Chair, shares a charming patchwork drawstring bag pattern using pre-cut squares. The finished size is approximately 13” x 18”. Start learning ways for your kids to use up scraps with this project.
Hexagon Trivet
If your kids want to sew a gift, or something useful for your home, try these cute potholders. You can make them out of scraps if you don’t have any other materials!
Tied Nine Patch Blanket
Nine patch refers to a square made from nine pieces. If you’re kids are new to quilting, this is a great place to start because it’s more straight lines and no complicated seams. This beginner quilt pattern shows you how to tie the layers together instead of quilting them. Made for kids, by kids!
Cute Skirt
Sew a cute clothing pattern that you will love. This easy ruffled skirt is customizable; you can use different fabrics and colors, or just one. Sewing clothes is a smart way to start your sewing journey.
Easy Bento Box with Handles
This easy bento box pattern is a great way to carry your containers of food to school or work. I hate it when my containers are bigger than my bag, and I don’t love plastic bags. This project solves both problems since I can tie the material around any container and use this over and over again. Kid’s lunch – done!
Overnight Pillow with a Pocket
An overnight pillow is a great project for a kids gift or something to take on trips or even for your own sleep-overs. Use your favorite fleece print (cotton is fine too) and try this cute project. Your kid will feel proud to use something they made in such a cool way.
Pillowcase 18″ Doll Dress
Help your kid sew an outfit for her 18″ doll and trim it with ribbon. Then she can make a matching dress for herself! I already told you how much I love matching my sis; matching a doll is nearly as fun.
Circle Drawstring Bag
Hey kids, get started with a circle drawstring bag using the pattern from Heather Handmade. Use it to store marbles, jewelry, sewing notions, and more.
Reusable Make-Up Remover Pads
Use this pattern for your kids to sew face cleaner pads. It’s a simple technique that they can use to make larger things like wash cloths and hand towels. Your kids will love making cute prints into usable items, and they will also love having their own (nearly adult) cleaning kit.
DIY Produce Bag
If your kids want something easy, but also reusable and responsible, check this pattern out! I love teaching my children to make things that are super functional. Here’s a pattern for reusable produce bags.
Toy Storage Bean Bag
Are you ready to teach zipper installation? You can do it! This free sewing pattern doubles as practical storage and furniture. I think it’s perfect for a reading nook.
One-of-a-Kind Fabric Binder Cover
This excellent kids sewing tutorial is fun and the outcome is really rewarding. I hope you love this binder cover pattern.
Shirt Cuff Pouch
Teach the value of upcycling or using what’s on hand using this sewing tutorial for little pouches. It’s extra easy because some of the seams start out as finished!
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