Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners

One side is soft, cozy wool; the other is light, cheerful cotton. To speed assembly and personalize each piece, you can use one wool fabric and pair it with multiple matching cottons. The best part is that one size fits all.

Sewing a button is an incredibly easy task that anyone can do. Follow these instructions to learn how to sew buttons onto pants and coats.

These striking silk-taffeta squares, which we've framed, resemble a deconstructed quilt. There are only a few shades of yellow and gray here, but so many varying effects (especially since a lustrous fabric like this has a different appearance depending on the angle). This project is perfect for beginners.

These slim velvet sacks are sure to make a good impression -- they're imprinted with delicate patterns from evergreen sprigs. Easily sewn from ribbon and thread, they're perfect for glasses, knitting needles, or a camera.

Seersucker is always fitting for a warm-weather party -- and these napkins are no exception. And the best part is they only take three steps to make.

A tie is a classic gift for him. Make it even more enticing by presenting it in a handmade fabric envelope that he can use for travel. Basic sewing skills are all you need to stitch one up from traditional shirting fabric. And don't forget to seal it with a heart tag.

Bringing a child's drawing to life is easier than you think!

A novice sewer can easily stitch up this pumpkin patch, rendered in matte and lustrous linen, silk, and velvet.

A bright color is a modern tweak to the tweedy college professor's elbow patch -- all you need is a scrap.

Tuck teeth awaiting pickup by the tooth fairy into this adorable, simple-to-sew pillow.