33 FREE Sewing Patterns for Beginners
Published:
August 15, 2020
Contributor:
Annette Breedlove
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My youngest daughter is artistic. Something she definitely didn’t get from me – at least not in the crafts department. She is turning nine in a few days and her one request for a birthday present is a sewing machine and some sewing patterns for beginners.
Now, I have a love-hate relationship with sewing. Technically I know how to sew and was taught by one of the best seamstresses I’ve ever known, my mother. She is ever so patient and a great teacher but I am a horrible student. I cannot sew a straight line to save my life! However, I do know how to sew on a button and hem pants by hand, so that’s something, right?
Thankfully, my husband and I are in this parenting-homeschool lifestyle together and he is a whiz on the sewing machine. He is actually amazing, which is perfect so he can teach my daughter too. In fact, my daughter told me “[I] should take lessons from Daddy with her!” Isn’t that sweet?!
Getting started with Sewing
This year my daughter is getting her wish and has purchased a beginner sewing machine with her birthday money to get started. She has high hopes for her sewing skills to just take off like a wildfire, but I know she will need some guidance. So I started gathering some patterns for beginning sewers.
But before you crack open the sewing machine and patterns, make sure your child(ren) know the meaning of sewing terms they will use frequently. Better yet, incorporate it into your homeschool with this FREE Sewing Terminology Copywork Notebook.
Once you know the terms, you can check out some of these hacks to make your sewing experience even better and easier.
Are There Sewing Holidays?
Yes! September is National Sewing Month and June 13th is National Sewing Machine Day. Sewing is a wonderful skill to have and intentionally teaching your kids how to sew in June or September are great times to start.
23 Easy Sewing Patterns to Try
Teach your children to sew with these FREE sewing patterns for beginners.
- Easy Tote Bag Pattern | Jennie Masterson
- Easy to Make Thread Catcher – FREE Pattern | Sewing with Scraps
- How to Make a Simple Skirt | I Can Sew This
- Sew Pajama Shorts – Easy Project with FREE Pattern | Melly Sews
- DIY Makeup Remover Wipes | AppleGreen Cottage
- Magnetic Bookmark and Pen Holder Tutorial | Lorelei Jayne
- Easy DIY Drawstring Backpack Sewing Tutorial | Orange Bettie
- How to Make Pot Holders + Free Sewing Pattern | Sew Simple Home
- Elastic Bowl Covers to Save Food – Beginner Sewing Projects | Beginner Sewing Projects
- Drawstring Ditty Bag – FREE Pattern | Sewing with Scraps
- Beginner Friendly FREE Baby Sewing Patterns | Sweet Red Poppy
- Archery Quiver – Free Sewing Pattern | Living the Craft Life
- Hot Cold Bag Tutorial | Bee in My Bonnet
- Hanging Dish Towel Pattern | Sew Simple Home
- 5 Minute Fabric Scrap Bookmark Sewing Tutorial (Perfect for Beginners or Kids) | Hello Creative Family
- Easy Elastic Headbands | Sewtorial
- DIY Envelope Cushion Covers in 10-Minutes | Treasurie
- How to Sew a Pillowcase – 2 Ways | Made Everyday
- Sleeping Bag for a Stuffed Animal | It’s Always Autumn
- Handmade Cloth Napkins | Crafty for Home
- Easy 10-Minute Reversible Placemat | Hello Creative Family
- Sew a Handlebar Bag for a Kids Bike | Make It & Love It
- Easy Peasy Doll Sleeping Bag | Kim Brancato
10 FREE Holiday Sewing Patterns
Holidays can be the perfect time for some sewing inspiration or to create gifts for family and friends. Give these options a try:
- Mermaid Stocking (Free Christmas Sewing Pattern) | Jennie Masterson
- DIY Fabric Pumpkins (FREE Pattern) | Positively Splendid
- Candy Corn Pillow With a FREE Sewing Pattern | Jennie Masterson
- Santa Hat How To | Fleece Fun
- Santa Suit Christmas Hand Towels | Crazy Little Projects
- Holiday Plush Reindeer | The Ribbon Retreat
- Sugar Cookie Sack | Celebrate Creativity
- Christmas Treat Bags | A Homemade Living
- Christmas Pom-Pom Twirly Skirt Tutorial | Bombshell Bling
- How to Make a Christmas Pillowcase | Crazy Little Projects
Don’t miss these Felt Crafts that include both sewing and no-sew options!
Annette Breedlove
Annette has been married to her husband and best friend since 2003. Together they are raising their six children to follow the Lord’s will, no matter what. Annette longs for the day when she will meet her angel babies who have entered heaven before her. She enjoys creating UNIT STUDIES and FREE PRINTABLES for homeschool families. You can follow her crazy life at In All You Do where she blogs about homeschooling, homemaking and marriage while trying to maintain her sanity. She is also the owner of Thrifty Homeschoolers where she shares her tips on homeschooling without breaking the bank.
