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17 Simple Sewing Projects for Kids to Make

June 15, 2020 by Laura 3 Comments

I was very young when my interest in sewing and crafting began. I wish I could remember what the first thing I ever made was, I have a vague memory of a satiny heart plushie, and a little dolphin I made out of denim scraps! I was always crafting something, and I still am! Get them started young with one of these simple sewing projects for kids to make!

17 Simple sewing projects for kids to make. Easy sewing projects for beginners. Fun crafty things for kids to sew. DIY sewing project ideas for kids. Easy tote bags, plushies and kid's clothes to sew.

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If you’ve got a crafty kid in your house, encourage them! I know sometimes the last thing you want to do is undertake a sewing machine lesson or clean up after a messy craft project. But kids get so much pride out of making stuff! It’s a big confidence boost. 

So dig through your craft supply stash and get your munchkins crafting with one of these great sewing projects for beginners!

Sewing Projects for Kids to Make

1. Fabric Countdown Links

I’m crazy about this idea! I’ve been trying to create a collection of reusable party decor for us to use for birthdays and holidays. I’m trying really hard to remove unnecessary single use plastic like balloons and banners from our home. I will definitely be getting the kids to help make this chain!

Simple sewing project: DIY reusable fabric chain links. DIY party decor, easy sewing

If you need more party ideas, check out my: Bowling Party Printables and 62 Free Printables for Kid’s Birthdays

2. Fish Laundry Bag

If the laundry bag is cute, do you think the kids will actually put their laundry in it instead of on the floor? Asking for a friend.

Easy sewing project for kids. DIY fish laundry bag.

3. Glove Monsters

An excellent way to use up gloves who have lost their partner.

Fun sewing projects for kids. Turn gloves into adorable monsters!

4. Tic Tac Toe

A great travel game!

17 Simple sewing projects for kids to make. DIY tic tac toe game to make

5. Bookmarks

Kiddos can make a whole collection of these and give them away as gifts to teachers and classmates.

Fabric scrap bookmark DIY. Easy sewing ideas for kids to make

If you’re looking for more fabric scrap ideas, check out: 22 DIY Fabric Scrap Projects

6. Simple Elastic Waist Skirt

Kids get so much pride out of wearing something they made themselves!

DIY Elastic waist skirt for girls. Sewing projects for beginners

7. Turban Style Headband

I want.

Make a cute DIY turban style headband. Sewing projects for beginners

8. Doll Sleeping Bag

So sweet for a dolly sleepover!

Little doll sleeping bag DIY tutorial. 17 Simple sewing projects for kids to make

9. Drawstring Bag

Kids always have little collections of random stuff. With this tutorial they can make their own DIY drawstring bags to store their treasures!

Easy drawstring bag sewing tutorial for kids

10. Pyjama Shorts

These are a fun and practical project that beginner sewists can make for themselves and their siblings!

How to sew pyjama shorts

11. Heart Plushies

These would be sweet as lavender sachets or ornaments too.

DIY adorable heart plushies for kids to make

12. Bean Bag Chickens

Who DOESN’T need bean bag chickens in their life?! Exactly. No one.

Super cute chicken bean bags. Fun sewing project for kids

13. Drawstring Backpack

Perfect for kiddos to take to the park or use for a gym bag at school.

Make a cute drawstring backpack. Simple sewing project ideas for kids.

14. Reversible Placemats

Simple fabric placemats for begginners to sew up in an afternoon!

Easy reversible placemats to sew

15. Scrunchie

Scrunchies are back and I’m here for it! Another easy DIY sewing project that kids can make.

Scrunchies are an easy sewing project for beginners

16. Library Tote Bag

I really love the fabric for this tote! 

Kids can sew this cute library book tote bag

17. Infinity Scarf

Kids are so much more stylish now then when I was a kid! ๐Ÿ™‚ 

DIY infinity scarf tutorial for kids.

What have your kiddos been crafting lately? 

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  1. Connie Felice says

    June 1, 2021 at 8:42 pm

    How do I get the sewing patterns 17 simple sewing projects for kids.

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    • Laura says

      June 6, 2021 at 3:14 pm

      Hi Connie, Each project has a link to the original post with the tutorial and instructions. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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