45 Easy Peasy Sewing Patterns that are Perfect for Beginners: All Free!
Are you ready to learn how to sew? Start with this fabulous list of free beginner sewing patterns! I have checked to ensure that each pattern has easy step-by-step directions so you can have the best experience possible. All of these patterns are free for you to follow and print from your screen. Some offer an optimized PDF pattern if you think you need it.
The simple cat softie pattern is perfect for kids and can be used with any fabric with a cute animal or other design. Try the easy tissue pack holder for a sweet gift, or make your first bag with my one-yard messenger bag pattern!
Simple Cat Softie
This easy sewing project is perfect for teaching kids how to sew. These same adorable cat softies and pillows were featured in a music video by popular K-Pop band BlackPink featuring Selena Gomez. They make the perfect gift for a teenage girl or anyone who loves cats!
Pocket Size Tissue Pack Cover
This easy beginner sewing project makes a thoughtful gift! My DIY Tissue Pack Covers have a hanging loop and are awesome for keeping in your purse, car, bedroom, office, bathroom, or anywhere you would need a tissue.
One Yard Magic Messenger Bag
Yup! Just one yard of fabric and an hour of sewing will get you this messenger bag. See how to make this One Yard Magic Messenger Bag with my free sewing pattern.
Four Patch Quilt Block
This is a free pattern for the four patch block which is a basic building block for most patchwork quilts. I also have free patterns for more classic quilt blocks
Foldable Organizing Bins
This fold up basket pattern makes an organizing bin for the changing table that is the perfect size to hold baby diapers (or sewing patterns!). Use it as a gift basket, too!
Folded Fabric Coasters
Sew up some DIY coasters to protect your furniture and use up fabric scraps! This free sewing tutorial also includes a matching potholder pattern. Bundle these together for a super cute gift!
Kids Pajama Pants
This P.J. Bottoms and Shorts Pattern is one of my most popular free beginner sewing pdf patterns. It is for kidsโ sizes 12 months to 8 years old.
Easy Card Wallet
A cute handmade wallet makes a great gift for kids and adults! This easy and slim wallet pattern is perfect for holding cash and credit cards. Your beginner sewing skills will soar the more you practice.
Infinity Scarf
A DIY infinity scarf made with just a yard of soft cotton fabric is an easy accessory that you can wear anywhere. I will show you how to sew easy French seams and a neat 1/4โ hem.
Pet Bandana
Do you have a pet that needs to be accessorized? Use my free sewing pattern to make a sweet bandana with your favorite print! It’s not complicated at all, and will be a great way to show off one of your first sewing projects!
Japanese Inspired Boxy Bag Pattern
This is my favorite bag for taking books back to the library! The beginner sewing project is the perfect size for so many other things too, and so easy to sew. Learn how to make this Japanese-Inspired Boxy Bag Pattern now.
Microwave Bowl Cozies
This clever sewing project will help you microwave soup and leftovers (or make ramen noodles) without burning your hands! It’s also wonderful if a bowl of ice cream on your lap makes you chilly. You can never have too much fabric โ or too many soup bowl cozies.
Free Oven Mitt Pattern
Sew a quilted oven mitt! This beginner sewing project makes a thoughtful gift for someone who loves to cook or someone (like me) who tends to get burned when they use regular pot holders.
Drawstring Backpack
Oh, the uses of a reliable drawstring backpack. Good thing they are so easy to sew! Check out this free beginner sewing drawstring backpack pattern.
Pajama Pants
Pajama bottoms are super easy to sew! Sew4Home has an excellent tutorial to help you make pajama pants in any size. Hello Christmas gifts!
Gardening Apron
Use this free pattern if you’re looking to sew a gardening apron with pockets! Aprons are always a fabulous beginner sewing project, and you can take pride in a super useful item that makes a loving gift.
Mug Caddy
Sew up a Mug Caddy to organize your desk or tabletop. Itโs super easy and only takes one or two fat quarters of fabric!
Fabric Basket
Youโll adore this beautiful beginner sewing pattern for a fabric basket! Itโs a different take to the conventional woven, plastic, or metal basket.
Mesh Wash Bag
Keep your little things, such as socks, bathing suits, and bras, together in this beginner sewing pattern for a wash bag!
Kids Bike Messenger Bag
Sew a cute messenger bag that fits on the front of a bike โ itโs perfect for kids or kids-at-heart! This free beginner sewing pattern is fast and easy โ and fat quarter friendly too.
Pretty DIY Mousepad
Decorate your office with this easy DIY mouse pad with your favorite fabric. It would make a great back to school project or a great gift idea. You can also use it as a rolling mat for dice, or make it even bigger and you’ve got a gaming mat for cards.
Kitchenaid Mixer Cover
This sewing pattern is actually easier than it looks. The mixer cover pattern also makes a great dust cover for a small sewing machine. Give it a try and tell me if you love it!
Button Pouch from Shirt Cuffs
I am certain that you will love sewing these little pouches. The pattern uses shirt cuffs so you can skip a few steps! Here is the free pattern from Heather Handmade.
BBQ Apron
My full-coverage BBQ apron pattern is an easy apron to sew and has a hanging loop for your tongs. When home economics class was a thing, I remember an apron was always one of the first beginner sewing projects on the schedule.
Rice Heating Pad for Neck and Shoulders
If you keep having tired neck and shoulders or aching feet and back, this rice heat wrap is what you need! A great beginner sewing project to make your sore body happy!
One-Yard Magic Pillowcase
Learn how to sew a pillowcase with exactly one yard of fabric and no waste! This super easy beginner pillowcase tutorial is perfect for learning or for charity sewing.
Christmas Tree Potholder or Trivet
Be ready for the holidays with a Christmas Tree Potholder that will liven up your kitchen or make the perfect gift for all the cooks on your list!
Log Cabin Hexi Potholders
Log Cabin is a type of quilting block, and these hexi potholders are a variation of that. Who doesnโt need pot holders? Theyโre an absolute necessity in any kitchen. Learn how to sew colorful log cabin hexi potholders today!
DIY Cord Keeper
Perhaps one day we won’t need cords all over the place, but for now why not keep them organized, untangled, and even labeled! I know my kids are always asking, “Who took my charger?” This super easy sewing pattern from A Spoonful of Sugar is perfect for all that.
Ironing Board Cover
Does your ironing board cover need an upgrade? Check out this easy beginner sewing tutorial and make your own ironing board cover.
Drawstring Bags
These cute drawstring ditty bags could serve many different purposes. You can use them as a lunch bag, knitting bag, crochet bag, or even a nice gift bag. Sew a set for BFFs!
Easy Patchwork Baskets
Make these adorable and Easy Baskets with 10″ Squares. It’s a layer cake leftover project that makes a brilliant reversible pencil holder, silk flower vase, catch-all, thread holder, or anything else you can imagine!
Stay-Put Dish Towels
Are you tired of kitchen towels that keep falling off the bar? These simple beginner sewing stay-put kitchen towels are the solution! Youโll definitely love how they beautifully hang like cute little curtains. The ribbons and the ruffled ends are adorable, too! Check out how quickly you can sew one!
Kids Leggings
Leggings are easy to sew! Make a cute basic pair of pants for a child size 2-12 using this easy beginner sewing pattern for leggins. The instructions are easy to follow and include many step by step images showing an easy method to add the elastic waistband.
One Yard Magic Apron
Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This free apron pattern includes a free template that I digitized for you.
Key Fob Wristlets
Hereโs another easy and useful beginner sewing project for you – wristlet keychain fobs! You can sew them in just 10-15 minutes, making them a great last-minute DIY gift for a loved one!
Rope Bowl using Fabric Scraps
After youโve sewn your first fabric covered rope bowl, you can use the technique to make trivets, baskets, pencil holders, placemats, table toppers, rugs, and more! Be sure to tag me @sewcanshe on Instagram so I can admire your sewing projects!
Peg Board Bins
These cute little organizing baskets are such useful things to sew! Theyโre great for storing items like your sewing tools or supplies.
Doll Skirt
Talk about a perfect beginner pattern; doll clothes are the best. Here’s the perfect sewing tutorial for a super cute doll skirt with all the information you need to make your own pattern. Who knows, maybe you will make one for you to match!
Amazing A-Frame Organizer
The Amazing A-Frame Organizer with cut-out handles and pleated pockets will be your go-to bag to stay organized and ready for everything! You will appreciate having something so useful that you made yourself! It’s easier than it looks!
Twice as Nice Zippered Organizer
Make a Twice as Nice Zippered Organizer case with your favorite things and get organized! If this is your first time using vinyl fabric check out my tips for sewing on clear vinyl. You can also substitute any fabric for the vinyl if you prefer.
Rectangle Basket
Get everything organized with this darling Perfect Rectangle Basket that is so sturdy it can stand up by itself! It’s a super practical beginner sewing pattern.
Tiny Zipper Bags from Charm Squares
These Tiny Zipper Bags are so easy to make, and so handy. They don’t take much time, and you can use scraps so they don’t cost much either!
Bedside Pockets Organizer
Sew Bedside Pockets Organizer to keep extra things off your nightstand and organize your bedside! I love sewing things for the purpose of storage and order. Sewing useful projects makes me feel fulfilled and helps me be frugal.
Car Diddy Bag
Keep everything you need handy in the car with this amazing Car Diddy Bag! It’s a safe solution because things don’t go sliding and falling when they have a place.
Simple Patchwork Quilt
Learn to sew this simple patchwork quilt with easy-to-cut squares. This easy quilt pattern for beginners or expert quilters is the perfect way to use up extra fabric scraps like I did, or you can make a beautifully coordinated quilt with pre-cut 2 1/2โโ square fabric pieces that come in precut mini-charm packs.
Car Trash Bin
This easy-to-sew car trash bin has an adjustable strap so it can be placed near the center console or around a headrest, or you can even loop it through a door handle. Plastic snaps hold a removable bag in place so you can keep everything clean and take out the trash easily!
Card Kitty
Sew The Card Kitty that makes it easy to see your cards and easy to play! You can include everyone at your next game night!
Miracle Caddy
Treat yourself to this incredible multi-purpose caddy, perfect for taking your favorite craft supplies, classroom items, or baby gear on the go. I call it the Miracle Caddy, and you can sew it!
DIY Walker Caddy
This free sewing pattern makes a clever and functional DIY Walker Caddy that easily carries everything you need on your walker!
One Yard Magic Hobo Bag
You will LOVE the fabric origami that you get to do when sewing this unique bag with just one yard of fabric; it makes the bag look complicated even though itโs not. Thereโs no lining, but all of the seams are finished. And itโs the perfect size (and holds just the right amount) for a shopping tote!
Easy Sling Bag Pattern
Sew the easy purse that youโve been dreaming of! The easy Sling Bag beginner sewing pattern has an exterior zipper pocket, another zipper pocket, and two slip pockets inside.
Handy Purse Organizer
The Handy Purse Organizer is perfect for keeping track of all those little items in your purse that get lost so easily! You don’t have to use mesh, but it’s nice to be able to see what’s hiding.
Gnome Forest Mini Quilt
A mini quilt can be used as wall decor or a decoration piece. This free Gnome Forest mini quilt pattern is a cute addition to any home.
Pinwheel Daydreams Baby Quilt
My free Pinwheel Daydream Baby Quilt pattern is a great way to get started quilting. The size is perfect for a lap quilt or baby quilt.
Rope Handle Tote Bag
This easy rope handle bag is the perfect size for so many things! You will love carrying around all your necessities in a cute, handmade tote.
Easy Peasy Lunch Bag
Use this easy peasy lunch bag pattern to make healthy food an easier choice. Use all your favorite fabric prints to customize each bag, and tag me on Instagram @sewcanshe to show me how you’re doing! I love to see what you’re working on!
Easy Fat Quarter Tea Towels
Tea towels are useful and beautiful! Sew yourself (or a friend) something to brighten up your kitchen, and make life just a bit nicer.
Easy Treat/Tote Bags
Make an easy treat bag to match your child’s costume this year! You could, of course, use it for many things besides candy.
Farmhouse-Style Bunny Pillow
This snuggly pillow is an excellent beginner project by Amy Latta Creations. It’s sure to brighten your living space!
Tablet Backpack
Here’s an easy and useful pattern for carrying your tablet around since it doesn’t fit in your back pocket; unfortunately. Check out the free sewing pattern from So Sew Easy here.
Flannel Poncho
This free pattern from Andrea’s Notebook is cozy, stylish, and super easy. It about that time of year, but even when it isn’t it’s nice to have something for church or around the house.
Reusable Shopping Bag
Sweet Bee Buzzings has a free sewing tutorial for this basic shopping bag; you only need one yard of fabric! It’s easily stored away, and comes in handy when you’re out and about.
Reversible Table Runner
Any time I can extend the usefulness of an item, I’m immediately intrigued. Reversible table runner? Yes, please! Fall on one side, winter on the other; or any other combo you can imagine!
Perfect First Tote Bag
This pattern from The Folk Art Factory was specifically designed for beginners. The tote bag looks amazing, and you can do it too!!
Snowball Crumb Catcher
This table topper looks like you spent a lot of time on it, but really you can finish it in a snap because the hexagons are applique. English paper piecing is beautiful and I do that tooโฆ but I love to find โcheaterโ projects when time is short.
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