Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners

By Alexandra Churchill
Chelsea Cavanaugh
Are you a beginner sewer or simply short on time? Try your hand at these simple sewing projects.
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How to Sew a Button

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. 

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Scented Sachets

Raymond Hom
How to Make Scented Sachets

With these cute hand-printed fabric squares, beautiful scented sachets could not be easier.

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Seersucker Napkins

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.

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Necktie Envelopes

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.

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Fabric Pumpkins

How to Make Fabric Pumpkins

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

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Tooth Fairy Pillow

How to Make the Tooth Fairy Pillow

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

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