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Free Sewing Projects for Learning to Sew

By Debbie Colgrove, About.com

These projects are geared to an individual who has little to no sewing experience. They require basic straight sewing, very few curves and very little in sewing equipment.

21. Kitchen Curtains

Straight CurtainsDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Straight simple curtains require careful measuring and straight sewing. These step by step directions will guide you through the process.

22. Simple Tote Bags

Simple Tote BagDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
This project is not only geared toward learning to sew, it's one of the most useful projects you'll ever make.

23. How to Sew a Basic Fabric Yo-Yo

Fabric Yo-YoDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
This hand sewn project has endless possibilities and can be toted anywhere so you won't have idle hands.

24. Craft Tool And Paint Brush Holder

Paint Brush RollDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
This project will keep your tools secure and protected... and only requires straight sewing.

25. Envelope Back Pillows

Envelope Back PillowDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
This simple to sew project, works like a slip cover for your throw pillows so they can be easily laundered.

26. Fabric Canning Jar Covers

Canning Jar CoversDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
You don't have to do canning to make canning jars a useful home decorating item.

27. Keep Em Cold Can Wraps

An Insulating Can WrapDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Straight sewing, sewing layers and attaching hook and loop tape, create an item that will keep juice boxes and cans cold.

28. One Yard Apron

Cutting Diagram for a One Yard ApronDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
This project uses one yard of fabric to sew a potholder and apron... all with straight sewing.

29. Clothes Pin Bag

Clothes Pin BagDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Save on the power bill and keep clothes pins.

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