Starting with an easy sewing project is a great way to learn to sew. Those same simple projects are a great way to revive your spirits when you just need to sew something without getting into a complex sewing project.
1. Envelope Back Pillows
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
These easy to follow directions walk you through creating a simple, washable cover for your throw pillows.
2. Pot Holders
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
These are my favorite potholders! The padding is removable so they stay new looking wash after wash, and use up my scraps of fabric.
3. Simple Tote Bags
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
This simple to sew project ends with a usable tote bag for groceries or for travel!
4. Craft Tool And Paint Brush Holder
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
This simple to sew, roll up tool holder is a great way to tote your tools to class or keep them secure at home.
5. Hood Scarf
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Convert a strip of fleece to make a useful scarf and hat in one.
6. Pocket Pack Tissue Cover-- Slit Front Style
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
This easy projects makes a great stocking stuffer and use up your fabric scraps.
7. Sachets
This simple sewing project uses very little fabric and scraps of trim to create a great little gift or package decoration.8. Grocery Bag Caddy
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
This grocery bag caddy is a great way to keep your used plastic bags at hand to re-use them. Make one to match any room!
9. One Yard Apron
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
This project only uses one yard of fabric and is all straight sewing. A great learn to sew project!
10. Hair Scrunchies
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
When my daughters were young, I would take a day or two and make bags full of hair scrunchies. I was always ready to replace the ones they lost that way!
