17 Quick and Easy Home Decor Sewing Patterns to Help Make Your House a Home
I am super excited to talk to you guys today because we will discuss sewing projects for the home. This is one of my favorite categories of sewing since everyone needs things for their home, right?
There’s just something about making an item with your own hands and then using it in your home that brings such joy and fulfillment to you. At least, that’s how I feel; maybe I’m weird. Haha! Let’s dive right into today’s topic and see what kind of sewing projects are possible.
What Are the Best Sewing Projects for Beginners?
This is such a great question because I think many beginner sewists get hung up on what type of sewing projects they should try first. I know I did when I started sewing 8+ years ago.
The best project for one person may differ from the best for another; however, I believe sewing home decor items is a great way to try sewing, and I’ll tell you why.
Many fantastic beginner-friendly home decor sewing patterns and tutorials are available online or in books. Many of these sewing projects have step-by-step instructions and only take a few steps to create something beautiful that you can be proud of.
These types of projects are great for building your confidence in your sewing skills, plus you’ve made something practical that you can use in your home as decor or a functional piece for daily use.
Later in this post, we will look at many wonderful home sew projects you can make, no matter your skill level.
What Can I Sew for My Home?
So once you’ve decided to sew some items for your home, now is the fun part: finding the sewing ideas for home that you want to replicate. Here is a short list to give you an idea of what types of things you can sew for your home.
- Table runners
- Placemats
- Pot holders
- Oven mitts
- Pillows
- Blankets
- Quilts
- Curtains
- Baskets
- Coasters
- Wall hanging decor
- Stuffed animals
I wrote a whole blog post on cozy sewing projects that you can make for those cold winter months. You can check that post out here if you’re interested.
17 Gorgeous and Easy Sewing Projects for the Home
Now, let’s look at 17 beautiful sewing patterns that you can make for your home. Sewing decor for your home is a fun and satisfying hobby, and I would like to encourage everyone to try out at least one of these projects. These free sewing patterns are perfect for beginners and seasoned sewists alike.
How cute are these floor pillows? This fabulous and free tutorial from Fynes Designs shows us how to make a comfy floor pillow. Kids, pets, and (let’s be honest) WE will love these new additions to the home.
Here is an excellent tutorial from Better Homes and Gardens that shows how to make these cute and practical eco-friendly scrubbers. These would be such fun items to make for your friends and family as a housewarming gift!
Who doesn’t love a cute basket? Am I right? This free tutorial from Beverly of Flamingo Toes will show us how to make this fun, practical basket in about 30 minutes. Quick and easy projects are a great way to hone your sewing skills.
This is a fantastic tutorial + free pattern from Crafty For Home. This cozy can hold a pint of ice cream or cup-o-noodles. I’ve seen lots of tutorials for a regular bowl cozy, but this size cozy is perfect for that yummy pint of ice cream.
Do you have extra flat sheets lying around and are unsure what to do with them? Well, Jenna from Making Things is Awesome has the solution! Using her tutorial, you can use two flat sheets and create a duvet cover.
Here is a free pattern + tutorial from The Stitching Scientist that shows you how to make a draft stopper. You can also use it as a doorstop to keep a door open.
The Swiffer Duster is a staple in many homes, but those duster cloths can get expensive and aren’t reusable. With this free tutorial from Abby from Sew Much Ado, you can make several reusable duster cloths from flannel fabric. You can even use fabric scraps for this project.
Here is a super simple tutorial on how to make placemats for beginners. If you are looking for your first sewing project, this might be the perfect place to start. All you have to do is cut out large rectangles and sew two together to make a placemat. This is a simple yet fun project.
If you haven’t noticed, kitchen sewing projects are popular, especially reusable items. These bowl covers are great for covering bowls in which you have the dough or other dishes. You can make them for any size bowl, and they make great gifts!
Oh my goodness, how cute is this wrist rest? This is a fun tutorial showing you how to make this adorable cat keyboard wrist rest step-by-step. There are option embroidery elements to add glasses and the phrase, “I am Adorkable,” to the cat’s body. Too cute!
This free tutorial from The Homes I Have Made gives step-by-step instructions on how to make a beautiful pillow sham for any size pillow. These pillow shams look professionally made, and it’s fun to pick the fabric you use for your pillows. No zippers are involved in this pattern, so if you’re uncomfortable sewing with zippers, you don’t have to avoid this option.
Here is a fabulous tutorial + free pattern by Lydia Nicholson for the Suzy Quilts blog. This beautiful patchwork apron is such a fun beginner-friendly project. Making several matching aprons for you and your girlfriends and having a baking party would be great. Fun, right?
This is technically a no-sew project, but I had to include it because it’s just genius! This valence is quick to impact a seemingly bare window significantly. You can use this tutorial to make valences for any size window, and it’s still a great beginner project.
This pillow made by Melissa from Polka Dot Chair is not only super cute, but it’s also super functional. It features two roomy pockets that hold books, notebooks, pens, and pencils for easy access. This would work great in bed or on the couch, wherever you like to study or read.
If you have little ones, you know it can be difficult for them to hold onto a bar of soap while they bathe. Well, you can make them these handy soap bags that hold the soap secure while they wash. Your kids will probably love picking out the fabric for their soap bags too.
Have you ever perused the home decor fabric section and drooled over some beautiful fabrics, but somehow reupholstering a chair doesn’t sound fun? Why not use the fabric to create some custom curtains? Here is a simple tutorial to make curtains for your home.
Do you have a bunch of plastic bags stored away somewhere or piled up on a shelf? Here is a quick and easy sewing project to create your plastic bag dispenser. You can use either quilting cotton or canvas to make one.
I hope you enjoyed checking out these sewing projects for the home with me. It’s pretty cool that so many beginner-friendly sewing patterns are available to us. Which was your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!
